Jennifer Cretella

VP of Business Development & Resource Management for Autism Services at Clifford Beers Community Health Partners
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Jackie Downing

Jennifer has a perfect blend of skills that make her a highly effective fundraiser. She's a marketing person at heart with strong organizational and planning skills but balances this with flexibility and a soft-sell style that helps her develop strong relationships.

~ Rob Thomas

Jen just plain gets it done! She’s creative to be able to think outside of the box when it comes to sales, fundraising or quality introductions. She listens and asks good questions. She’s got a terrific sense of humor too when situations might be challenging. I’d always want Jen on my side! I believe she and I have fostered a wonderful business relationship! I would always endorse Jen.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP of Business Development & Resource Management for Autism Services
      • Jan 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Development
      • Jun 2018 - Jan 2023

      Responsible for working with the Board of Directors and Governance Committee in cultivating and soliciting potential donors to support the increasing private funding needs of the clinic, as well as promoting the mission and services. Oversee the annual appeal, holiday appeal and special events and production of all related materials • Develop and increase annual fundraising goals – 15% increase• Research and solicit potential donors for major gifts• Implement Legacy and Planned Giving Campaign• Responsible for all aspects of donor development • Plan and facilitate all fundraising events • Found ways to pivot and host fundraisers during a pandemic while still meeting budget goals• Created and implemented Donor of the Day initiative• Works closely with the Communication Manager to create: donor newsletters, annual reports, social media marketing and appeals• Implement Community Outreach Initiatives (ie: Operation Happy Holidays and Backpack Drive) • Ensure donor letters and correspondence is distributed accurately and timely • Responsible for writing grants under $10,000, grant oversight and implementationProvider Relations:• Worked to promote and organize shows of Matthew Rising to close to 300 youth• Solicit public schools, pre-schools, pediatricians • Advocate and liaison between CB and the provider• Responsible for generating new business through lead generation, networking, cold calling and oversight Show less

    • Development and Provider Relations Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

      • Collaborated with Director of Development to strategize, formulate and manage annual events • Assisted the Director of Development in creating and maintaining the departmental budget, annual appeals and fundraising goals• Donor relations• Planned and facilitated all fundraising events• Increased attendance by 30% and overall funding on annual charity breakfast by 53%• Maintained Community Outreach Initiatives (ie: Holiday Toy Drive, backpack Drive and Totes 4 Care Drive) • Ensured all donor correspondence was distributed accurately and timely • Responsible for writing all grants $5,000 and underProvider Relations:• Solicited pediatricians, specialists, public schools, pre-schools• Advocated and liaised between CB and local providers• Responsible for generating new business through lead generation, networking and cold calling• Conducted regular check-ins in order to deepen relationships and build stronger referral sources. Show less

    • Regional Director of Sales
      • Apr 2008 - Oct 2015

      • Oversaw sales efforts for three hotel brands and 9 hotels • Negotiated all preferred corporate accounts with travel needs • Trained all new sales managers company wide• Expanded client relations in order to increase revenue • Managed yield management, sell strategies & rate structures• Handled marketing and PR of both the hotel and restaurant • Liaised for the hotel with 3 local chamber of commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau• Developed marketing materials and campaigns for billboards, magazines and radio • Responsible for all co-op advertising among nine hotels• Prepared and implemented sales and marketing plan• Assisted GM and owners with the planning and execution of re-branding on two hotels• Maintained social media marketing plan• Created and implemented all promotional nights and events Show less

    • Assistant GM/ Director of Sales
      • Apr 2002 - Apr 2008

      • Assist GM in all day to day operations • Directly oversaw sales department and front office staff• Responsible for internal/external sales, in order to increase the client base and revenue• Assisted with all revenue management• Handled marketing for the hotel and sports bar• Implemented hospitality committee to increase customer service scores• Handled all outside sales/cold calling• Increased revenue in the corporate/athletic markets by $500k• Assisted in creating annual sales and marketing plan Show less

    • United States
    • Director of Catering
      • Mar 1999 - Apr 2002

      • Oversaw sales efforts of an 8700 sq. ft. banquet facility • Created and implemented the catering sales and marketing plan • Increased wedding sales by 150% year over year • Maintained and built client relationships to increase monthly revenue • Oversaw sales efforts of an 8700 sq. ft. banquet facility • Created and implemented the catering sales and marketing plan • Increased wedding sales by 150% year over year • Maintained and built client relationships to increase monthly revenue

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • Mar 1998 - Mar 1999

      *Maintained current and devise new sales strategies to increase overall sales *Responsible for contracting, planning and final detailing of all events *Liason for CRBC and catering company to make sure all menus and final details are carried out *Handled sales inquiries and reservations *Established new customer base through cold calls and trade shows *Developed concierge program for hotels in the Boston and Cambridge areas *Maintained current and devise new sales strategies to increase overall sales *Responsible for contracting, planning and final detailing of all events *Liason for CRBC and catering company to make sure all menus and final details are carried out *Handled sales inquiries and reservations *Established new customer base through cold calls and trade shows *Developed concierge program for hotels in the Boston and Cambridge areas

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front Desk Manager
      • Jun 1997 - Mar 1998

      *Supervised front desk, bellstaff, concierge and PBX associates *Handled and established daily sell strategies for the hotel *Monitored associate payroll and did schedules for all departments within front office *Answered guest questions and resolved complaints in order to satisfy guests needs *Maintained upselling and incentive programs for front office *Supervised front desk, bellstaff, concierge and PBX associates *Handled and established daily sell strategies for the hotel *Monitored associate payroll and did schedules for all departments within front office *Answered guest questions and resolved complaints in order to satisfy guests needs *Maintained upselling and incentive programs for front office

Education

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
    1993 - 1997
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
    1993 - 1997

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