Senior Development Manager - Major Gifts

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director Of Development

• Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

Campaign Development Manager

• Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

Campaign Development Manager

• Mar 2019 - May 2022

Responsible for overseeing $1 million in revenue for FY22 to support LLS’s mission by managing the following North Texas Market Campaigns: Big Climb Dallas, St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show, Links Fore Leukemia. Directly supervises one Campaign Specialist as well as three event committees (over 35+ high-level volunteers)• Big Climb Dallaso 2020: $443,000 (54% increase YoY) | 2021: $253,000 (virtual) | 2022: $420,000• St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Showo 2020: $503,000 (32% increase YoY) | 2021: $388,000 (virtual) | 2022: $580,000• Links Fore Leukemiao 2020: $94,000 | 2021: $125,000 Show less

Events Manager

• Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Events Coordinator

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

• Planned and implemented all aspects of the chapter's three largest internal peer-to-peer fundraising events (Walk For Wishes DC, Walk For Wishes Baltimore and Trailblaze Challenge), which serve Maryland, D.C. and northern Virginia• Managed all logistics, recruitment and sponsorship while overseeing a budget of up to $375,000 annually o Walk For Wishes D.C. - Increased revenue by 65% in one year ($73,850 > $122,000) o Walk For Wishes Baltimore - Increased revenue by 16% in one year ($54,000 > $62,500) o Trailblaze Challenge - Increased revenue by 88% in one year ($111,500 > $210,000)• Additionally assisted in the planning and implementation of Evening of Wishes Gala, Shooting with Chefs and Sweet Virginia Wishes Show less

Community Outreach Specialist

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

• Engaged in extensive outreach to recruit prospective foster parents in the northern Virginia region • Coordinated annual staff retreats, fall picnic and winter holiday party • Developed and maintained fundraising and donor activities • Established and executed new volunteer on boarding process • Facilitated all trainings for volunteers and streamlined the process • Ran all aspects of FCSVA social media and marketing campaigns • Spearheaded holiday recruitment campaign to engage with prospective foster parents • Cultivated new corporate relationships and sponsorships • Wrote targeted grant applications to foster new corporate partnerships • Through grant application efforts was awarded the Arbonne Charitable Foundation Grant Show less

Child and Youth Program Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

• Led the Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program of 20 students • Served the Navy personnel on Pearl Harbor/Hickam Base in Honolulu, Hawaii and Army and Air Force personnel on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany • Implemented programming for children 4-6 years of age • Interacted with children and youth using approved guidance and youth development techniques • Fostered positive conflict resolution between peers by mediating sit down conversations • Instigated recreational inclusion for those with learning or physical disability through education and discussion • Designed developmentally appropriate lesson plans in order to meet the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children, ages two to five years, through appropriate child development principles • Provided care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for the program participants in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards • Obtained 16 Graduate units in Child Development studies through the University of Northern Iowa's program Camp Adventure Show less

Special Events Intern

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

• Assisted the Director of Special Events with coordinating day-of logistics with vendors and event volunteers in addition to recruiting event participants • Prepared for four internal events which included three Walk For Wishes events in addition to the Evening of Wishes Gala • Researched and implemented various outreach opportunities • Secured all in-kind auction donations for the Evening of Wishes Gala • Created new event partnerships and sponsorships while also contacting event constituents • Responsible for securing all items for a 100-package silent auction featured at the inaugural Evening of Wishes Gala, which brought in over $35,000 • Managed data information in Raiser's Edge Show less

Camp Director

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Directed all aspects of an entire day camp of 50 children throughout the length of a six week duration • Supervised camp counselor employees • Solely responsible for the implementation of daily special events for campers • Facilitated positive interactions between campers through recreational programming activities such as sports, games, and fine arts • Lead financial manager of camp tuitions • Effectively communicated with parents and guardians • Directed all aspects of an entire day camp of 50 children throughout the length of a six week duration • Supervised camp counselor employees • Solely responsible for the implementation of daily special events for campers • Facilitated positive interactions between campers through recreational programming activities such as sports, games, and fine arts • Lead financial manager of camp tuitions • Effectively communicated with parents and guardians

Event Operations Team Intern

• May 2013 - Jun 2013

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Receptionist

• May 2011 - Aug 2012

Wedding Assistant

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Concessions Worker

• May 2009 - Sep 2010