Experience

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  The Bass

  • Miami Beach, Florida, United States

  • Director Of Development

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Miami Beach, Florida, United States

    Leads the five-person Development Department for The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach. The museum seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion, and architecture, into the exhibition program. Since reopening in 2017 following an extensive renovation, The Bass has presented major exhibitions by influential artists including Sheila Hicks, Ugo Rondinone, Mickalene Thomas, Paola Pivi, The Haas Brothers and Haegue Yang.

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  Duvin Collaborative

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Founder & Principal

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    A full-service philanthropy, cultural marketing and CSR consulting agency, serving nonprofits, corporations, and individuals.

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  Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement

    • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Provided strategic leadership in community engagement and philanthropic support, including leading all fundraising activities, constituent communication strategies, government and community relations, foundation giving, grants, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, annual giving, special events, and other types of funding and external relation programs. Worked with the Communications Department to develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy for all constituents, unifying the messaging around the museum mission and providing clear and compelling case for support. Managed Board development, Board relations and provided professional advice and support to thesenior management team on solutions to fund and sustain exhibits, operations, andeducational programs; delivered monthly development reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.Led the RFP process for the production of the museum's Annual Gala, including principal production vendors, branding and marketing, and entertainment.

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  New World Symphony

  • United States
  • Performing Arts
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director of Corporate Partnerships

    • Apr 2014 - Oct 2018

    • Responsible for managing an extensive portfolio of corporate sponsors, from the process of pitching and proposal submission, to stewardship and sponsorship fulfillment• Worked with the Corporate Partnerships team to develop and execute a comprehensive corporate development strategy for the organization, with emphasis on luxury consumer brands• Oversaw the 40+ person Executive Committee of Friends of NWS–New World Symphony's highly acclaimed membership program for emerging leaders and philanthropists• Produced and implemented up to 15 member events per year, from partnership procurement to programming and execution• Worked with internal and external entities to secure talent and all entertainment elements for events• Personally solicited corporate and individual commitments for both the Friends of NWS program and the Annual Fund• Worked closely with the Marketing/Communications Department to develop a successful promotional strategy for Friends of NWS, including all communication, press opportunities and social media• Represented Friends of NWS brand in media interviews and public speaking engagementsHIGHLIGHTS:➢ Tripled the membership numbers for Friends of NWS since taking on this role➢ Secured the first six-figure automotive sponsorship in the history of the organization➢ Managed successful relationships with a broad range of corporate partners, including Volvo, Lyft, Bacardi, Bottega Veneta, Perry Ellis International, Cultured Magazine, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, COMO Hotels and AT&T

  • Director of Development, Special Events

    • Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

    • Oversaw implementation of all special event efforts for the institution’s Development Department, including major fundraisers, donor cultivation and stewardship activities• Led the team that produced the Annual Gala, NWS’ largest fundraising initiative, which routinely exceeded its $1M net revenue goal• Worked closely with the volunteer leadership on new donor cultivation and outreach strategy• Responsible for securing corporate sponsors for major events and ensuring optimal activation opportunities• Managed the development of all marketing materials and communication strategies for major fundraising events; worked closely with the NWS Marketing/Communications Department and third-party consultants to ensure optimal representation of the NWS brand• Researched and identified programming and entertainment options for major fundraising events • Supervised the Special Event Coordinator positionHIGHLIGHTS:➢ Conceptualized and developed the highly experimental format of the 2012 Annual Gala, which successfully mitigated spatial and budgetary constraints, and has since become a standard layout for all subsequent NWS Galas➢ Secured Harry Winston as the presenting sponsor of the institution’s 25th Anniversary Gala, resulting in the largest sponsorship of a single NWS event by a luxury brand in recent history

  • Special Events Coordinator

    • Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

    • Responsible for coordination of New World Symphony’s wide array of events, including the annual Gala, post-concert receptions, patron luncheons, Family Affair benefit, Friends of NWS events, corporate events and more• Worked as an integral part of the team that managed the opening of the New World Center, and the record-breaking Grand Opening Gala which raised more than $1.6M for the institution

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  StyleReply

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Co-Founder

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    • Part of the core team that developed a unique digital platform which offers professional wardrobe styling services remotely and on demand, through video conferencing • Key team member with primary focus on marketing, branding and public relations • Participated in all phases of development that turned the initial idea into a viable product, including market research, branding, web development, communications, stylist recruitment, content creation and strategic partnerships

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  abc* Foundation

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Project Consultant

    • Nov 2011 - Nov 2013
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Produced and executed a series of social engagement events held in conjunction with the Continuity Forum – the preeminent annual event for leaders thinking about and implementing investment philanthropy in the Americas. More than 500 business, media, and political leaders spend two days with a handpicked group of 21 social and environmental innovators from the region. The partnerships that emerge involve a continuous transfer of knowledge, resources, and access that creates lasting solutions.Renowned speakers such as Jane Goodall, Arianna Huffington, David Axelrod and Kofi Annan focus on how to drive continuity so that the key issues in the Americas — climate change, poverty, education, political stability and freedom, hunger, access to quality healthcare and sustainable economic development — remain the region’s top priorities.

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  Gen Art

  • Miami, FL

  • Event Management and Member Relations Assistant/Intern

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Miami, FL

    * Assisted in the development and production of various events including fashion shows, film premieres, art exhibitions and castings * Directly assisted in sponsorship development and broadening of membership base

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  Idm Music

  • Zagreb, Croatia/Miami, FL

  • Project Manager

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
    • Zagreb, Croatia/Miami, FL

    * Performed administrative duties; arranged travel, drafted deal memos, composed correspondence, translated legal documents from Croatian to English and vice versa* Assisted the creative department on various projects; designed and organized presentations, created the website structure and media content* Promoted to Corresponding Project Manager in August 2007

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  Miami Music Works/ Piano Studio of Iva Kosovic

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Piano Teacher

    • Aug 2002 - Aug 2008
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Provided individual piano and music theory lessons to students of all ages.

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  Florida International University

  • Miami, FL

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2007 - May 2008
    • Miami, FL

    • Responsible for preparing, organizing and teaching the Performing Arts Production Lab • Assisted in development of the Music Business undergraduate program • Served as the assistant to the producer of the 2007 FIU Music Festival

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  Sony Music Entertainment

  • Miami, FL

  • Marketing, Press & Promotions Intern

    • Jan 2007 - May 2007
    • Miami, FL

    Served as assistant to record industry professionals, in particular the Marketing Manager and Press and Promotions Coordinator