Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Neponset Valley - Foxboro & South Coast - Fall River)

• Jul 2022 - Present

Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Pioneer Valley & Berkshire County)

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2022

Director, Operations Management and Player Development

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2020

• Manage all aspects of new membership acquisitions, sponsorship strategy development, revenue administration, and overall financial performance of the department • Identify new sponsorship opportunities continuously bringing in additional funding through exploiting new marketing channels and developing strategic programs • Increased NEPGA’s Junior Tour participants and memberships driving the annual revenue growth • Established and maintained the Scholarship Fund that raising money via donations from individuals, sponsors, partners, and corporations • Organize a scholarship pro-am golf tournament, the Foundation Foursomes Auction fundraising program, and Omega Watch Raffle bringing in thousands of dollars annually • Lead a team of college students while overseeing two operational managers; organize the recruitment process and handle interviewing, on-boarding, training, budgeting, etc. • Create financial forecasting and a budgeting framework for the MA Chapter and NEPGA events • Spearhead the budgeting, scheduling, and overall administration of MA Chapter, Junior Tour, and New England Amateur Series tournaments • Cultivate partnerships with allied organizations to advance organizational development and growth • Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign tour messages, website design, and landing page optimizations • Manage print, social media, and community outreach events to improve external communications with members and other interested parties Show less

Tournament Intern

• Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

• Developed relationships with PGA members and apprentices • Assisted with the budgeting, scheduling, and administrative functions of PGA tournaments annually • Coordinated media and public relations, including writing press releases, producing weekly tournament emails, creating advertisements for events, maintaining the website, and delivering presentations • Obtained sponsors, orchestrated outreach events, and created marketing programs that contributed towards an increase of participation rates in MAPGA tournaments • Recruited and supervised volunteer Rules Officials Show less

Tournament Assistant (LPGA Tournament)

• Mar 2007 - May 2007

• Oversaw ticketing and ensured fulfillment for sponsors and the general public which contributed to an increase of attendees at events • Assisted team in developing relationships with tournament sponsors while successfully handling partnership extensions in the community • Recruited and supervised hundreds of volunteers to provide support in organizing and running tournaments • Monitored travel and lodging reservation system for staff and LPGA professionals • Supervised the set-up and maintenance of on-site elements, including the volunteer headquarters Show less

Youth Organization Executive

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2006

• Served as the primary liaison between company and major event sponsors, such as TaylorMade (Adidas), Emirates, and Sincere Fine Watches to secure long-term funding • Delivered presentations to the Ministry of Education officials, government agencies, and the Singapore Sports Council to gain country-level support, ownership, and sustainability of the program • Led negotiations on pricing and contract terms with vendors • As the Event Director, guided a team of managers in the administration of the annual junior golf tournament • Coordinated operations for high-level annual golf events Show less

Supervisor, Merchandise Sales

• Jun 2004 - Jul 2005

• Supervised up to 12 employees to oversee product sales, inventory management, and customer satisfaction at a merchandise tent for the British Open • Supervised up to 12 employees to oversee product sales, inventory management, and customer satisfaction at a merchandise tent for the British Open