Experience

Rochester University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Development and Alumni Relations

  • Nov 2015 - Present

• Director Of Development And Alumni Relations

  • Nov 2015 - Present

• Development and Alumni Relations Officer

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2015

  -Oversee and provide leadership to the College's total development process-Plan, organize, and participate in entire fundraising process, cultivation of friends and donors, and solicitation of gifts-Work with Alumni to solicit their talents, gifts, and involvement to support the College's mission

• Admissions Recruiter

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2012

  -Manage designated geographical territories and assume responsibilities to attract, select and enroll studentsthrough multiple recruiting methods- Fulfill public speaking engagements and events at high schools, churches and other recruiting events- Communicate with prospective students and parents through various forms of communication, including social media,personal notes, email, and telephone in order to acquire students for Rochester College- Work as a liaison between prospective students and Rochester College’sfinancial aid, academic services, and student development departments- Oversee comprehensive admissions process of international students- Contributed to an increase in incoming students by 69.4%- Train and coordinate student workers- Uphold the identity and mission of Rochester College Show less



Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Membership Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2011

  Directed 1,400 members in business growth and networking • Oversaw and participated in six committees, including economic development, legislative affairs and ambassador business development • Organized and executed over 90 annual networking events throughout the Greater Rochester Area Directed 1,400 members in business growth and networking • Oversaw and participated in six committees, including economic development, legislative affairs and ambassador business development • Organized and executed over 90 annual networking events throughout the Greater Rochester Area



Walmart

• Director of Human Resources

  • May 2007 - Mar 2011

  - Oversaw hiring process for site with 400 employees - Delivered training on a consistent basis, ensuring effectiveness by refining teaching style and learning methodologies for participants - Successfully reduced turnover rate by 41% within a 2-year period - Performed all tasks related to benefit packages, leave of absence paperwork, exit interviews and compliance issues -Implemented and enforced all company procedures, policies and applicable laws - Oversaw hiring process for site with 400 employees - Delivered training on a consistent basis, ensuring effectiveness by refining teaching style and learning methodologies for participants - Successfully reduced turnover rate by 41% within a 2-year period - Performed all tasks related to benefit packages, leave of absence paperwork, exit interviews and compliance issues -Implemented and enforced all company procedures, policies and applicable laws



Rochester Area Neighborhood House

• Business Development Director

  • Feb 2007 - May 2008

  Developed marketing plan to aid in potential grant funding • Created comprehensive business plan encompassing 7 diverse organization programs • Advised and counseled 800 area citizens working towards self-sufficiency Developed marketing plan to aid in potential grant funding • Created comprehensive business plan encompassing 7 diverse organization programs • Advised and counseled 800 area citizens working towards self-sufficiency