Marketing Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Developer and Consultant

• Aug 2018 - Present

I work with nonprofits and start-up businesses to establish a web and social media presence. I provide trainings on social media marketing,search engine optimization, and basic website design and management. I provide your organization with the tools and training you need to establish yourself online. I also provide press release, graphic design, brand creation, and media relations services. I work with nonprofits and start-up businesses to establish a web and social media presence. I provide trainings on social media marketing,search engine optimization, and basic website design and management. I provide your organization with the tools and training you need to establish yourself online. I also provide press release, graphic design, brand creation, and media relations services.

Director of Communications

• Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

Communications and Marketing Manager

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2022

Crafted compelling videos, presentations, and articles from narratives provided by direct services staff to educate community and promote mission of the organization Overhauled internal and external communications processes and collateral to improve engagement, comply with brand standards, and better communicate purpose of the agency Designed and implemented new integrated communications across print, social, online, and public media platforms Planned and managed organization's first ever online fundraising events while successfully implementing new software and creating engaging video content Show less

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

Managed and cultivated a $500,000 portfolio of 45-60 institutional donors and prospects Collaborated with Minnesota Zoo staff to ensure the timely development, submission, and management of grant and sponsorship proposals Created outreach materials to be shared with community and donors Identified partners and utilized network of community connections Assisted in program and overall foundation budget planning Managed and cultivated a $500,000 portfolio of 45-60 institutional donors and prospects Collaborated with Minnesota Zoo staff to ensure the timely development, submission, and management of grant and sponsorship proposals Created outreach materials to be shared with community and donors Identified partners and utilized network of community connections Assisted in program and overall foundation budget planning

Communications Coordinator

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

Led project teams, resulting in increased community awareness and donationsIndependently designed and implemented marketing and communications strategyRaised social media presence and impact by 150% in four monthsTransformed annual Gala into an effective fundraiser, increasing funds raised by 400% in three yearsEffectively allocated resources from program budgets for communication projects

Executive Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Provided executive level administrative support to CEO/President and senior leadership teamWrote and managed grant proposals to local and national partnersCrafted Agency Annual Report and Strategic plan, including graphic design and online versionWrote and managed press releases for AgencyDrafted and proofed communications, correspondence, and presentations for the CEOIndependently planned events for donors, volunteers, and staff including coordination with vendors and RSVP tracking Show less

Branch Administrative Coordinator

• May 2013 - Sep 2015

Maintained records for Annual and Capital Campaigns, volunteers, and donors through Raiser’s Edge softwareWrote and updated fundraising campaign materials including grant proposalsWorked as a trainer and super user with the central purchasing team as the liaison with all new hires and branch staffPlanned staff, donor, and program alumni events

Teacher's Aide

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Assisted with daily plans and activities.Supervised children and implemented Principles of YMCA Child Care dailyCommunicated with parents on an ongoing basis.

Kids Stuff Lead Staff

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

Maintained a safe play environment and organized work atmosphereMotivated and energized both staff and childrenPlanned and implemented a monthly curriculumSupervised a team of ten employees

Guest Services Associate

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

Communicated with the large hotel staff Demonstrated efficiency and ability to multi-task in fast-paced and stressful situations Handled reservations, customer data, and billing Established positive guest relations and provided information about the facility and city Communicated with the large hotel staff Demonstrated efficiency and ability to multi-task in fast-paced and stressful situations Handled reservations, customer data, and billing Established positive guest relations and provided information about the facility and city

Bank Teller

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

Engaged customers to learn about their needs and improve customer loyalty Processed large transactions and maintained a balanced cash drawer Demonstrated outstanding ability to learn and use new computer programs quickly and effectively Engaged customers to learn about their needs and improve customer loyalty Processed large transactions and maintained a balanced cash drawer Demonstrated outstanding ability to learn and use new computer programs quickly and effectively

Kids Stuff Staff

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Supervised children ages three weeks to ten years Led activities including crafts, sports, and songs Supported lead staff and took leadership role in daily activities Supervised children ages three weeks to ten years Led activities including crafts, sports, and songs Supported lead staff and took leadership role in daily activities