Experience

Phi Mu National Headquarters

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications/Editor

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  • Write press releases for the national organization and draft speeches and quotes for executive-level officers. • Serve as the liaison between media representatives, local chapters and the national organization, providing consistent messaging, including acting as the organization’s point of contact for crisis communications. • Create a publication strategy and formulate content for The Aglaia magazine. • Write feature articles for The Aglaia; recruit other writers and edit their work; coordinate with the production departments on magazine design, printing, mailing and posting online. • Manage social media sites sponsored by the organization and write or edit provided content. • Fulfill directives of the governing board including implementing goals and objectives of a strategic plan. • Review or write all official publications and correspondence, both internal and external. • Responsible for maintaining organizational brand standards. • Request grants to solicit funding for educational and leadership programs. Show less



Elevate IMS

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  • Implemented annual fund, capital campaign and planned giving programs for clients. • Cultivated relationships with prospective donors to solicit annual fund and capital campaign gifts. • Advised multiple governing boards on volunteer engagement, fundraising strategies and event planning. • Coordinated newsletters for clients including developing goals, conducting interviews and writing/editing copy. • Maintained donor records to ensure account accuracy and prompt donor acknowledgement. Show less



Phi Mu National Headquarters

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programming and Leadership Development

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

  • Presented and facilitated workshops for chapters, campuses, regional and national conferences on topics such as leadership, communication, motivation, professionalism, stress management, marketing and goal-setting. • Created educational curriculum, training materials and manuals for collegiate and alumnae officers. • Scheduled, organized and planned logistical arrangements for six annual regional leadership conferences. • Developed an alumnae mentoring program for senior-year collegiate members. • Established and maintained positive communication with collegiate chapter members, alumnae volunteers and campus administrators. • Supervised a professional staff of five. Show less



Carnegie Mellon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Student Activities and Housefellow

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

  • Provided leadership and advisement to the Student Senate and Executive Committee. • Designed, organized, promoted and implemented leadership training programs for students and staff. • Recruited, selected and trained professional leadership program facilitators. • Partnered with faculty members and community leaders to provide programming for students. • Hired, trained and supervised two interns and a residence life staff of six. • Provided leadership and advisement to the Student Senate and Executive Committee. • Designed, organized, promoted and implemented leadership training programs for students and staff. • Recruited, selected and trained professional leadership program facilitators. • Partnered with faculty members and community leaders to provide programming for students. • Hired, trained and supervised two interns and a residence life staff of six.



Southern Polytechnic State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Director of Student Activities

  • 1997 - 2003

  • Developed, implemented and managed co-curricular programs, both on and off campus, that were of interest and beneficial to students. • Advised student organization officers and members in areas of campus involvement, leadership development, program planning, member recruitment and member retention. • Coordinated new student orientation each semester including the curriculum, schedule, staff and supplies. • Recruited, selected, trained, scheduled and supervised the SPSU Student Ambassadors. • Worked collaboratively with students, faculty and staff members. • Annually assessed all areas of student activities; reported and acted on the findings. Show less



Oglethorpe University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Coordinator of Student Activities and New Hall Director

  • Jul 1996 - Jul 1997

  • Advised the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and seven local fraternity/sorority chapters. • Served as a liaison between fraternity/sorority chapter advisers (alumni volunteers) and the university, strengthening communications between the two groups. • Coordinated operations of a residence hall, including educational programs for residents, resident move-in/move-out, emergency management and supervision of three resident assistants. • Advised the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and seven local fraternity/sorority chapters. • Served as a liaison between fraternity/sorority chapter advisers (alumni volunteers) and the university, strengthening communications between the two groups. • Coordinated operations of a residence hall, including educational programs for residents, resident move-in/move-out, emergency management and supervision of three resident assistants.



Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher

  • Jun 1992 - Jun 1993

  • Collaboratively taught conversational and written English with a Japanese teacher of English. • Organized and conducted language and culture workshops for Japanese teachers of English. • Advised the English Speaking Society (student club); increased membership by 160%. • Collaboratively taught conversational and written English with a Japanese teacher of English. • Organized and conducted language and culture workshops for Japanese teachers of English. • Advised the English Speaking Society (student club); increased membership by 160%.



Phi Mu National Headquarters

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chapter Consultant

  • Jan 1991 - Jul 1992

  • Trained members, officers and advisory boards in all areas of chapter operations. • Facilitated workshops on recruitment, retention, leadership development, alumnae relations and marketing. • Visited established chapters on 34 college campuses and established seven new collegiate chapters. • Educated collegiate members and alumnae on Phi Mu Foundation and giving opportunities. • Trained members, officers and advisory boards in all areas of chapter operations. • Facilitated workshops on recruitment, retention, leadership development, alumnae relations and marketing. • Visited established chapters on 34 college campuses and established seven new collegiate chapters. • Educated collegiate members and alumnae on Phi Mu Foundation and giving opportunities.