Experience

The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Development

  • May 2022 - Present


Junior League Of Montgomery

• United States
• Fundraising

• • Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the Junior League of Montgomery's fundraising including, membership campaigns, Presidents Ask, major gifts event asks and recognition of donors. Oversees growth of corporate/community asks to fulfill the mission of the Junior league of Montgomery. Works closely with volunteers to fulfill gift and sponsorship recognition for events. Organized and changed our acknowledgment process for all donors.

• • Jun 2006 - Mar 2023

  Currently serving as the President 2019-2020• Served on the Community Research Committee 2011-2013, reviewing over 40 Grants, selecting, and awarding 7 Grants totaling $76K for non-profits to improve opportunities for children and women• Elected as Placement Chair/Co-Chair in 2011-2013 working with all members to plan and assign specific project roles as well as tracking and reporting on successes• Recipient of the Junior League Award, “2011 Volunteer of the Year”• Chaired the 2012 Junior League Rummage Sale, grossing $41K, the highest revenues in over a decade• Received the top honor for the 2012 Placement of the Year, for the “Rummage Sale”• Served on the Committee for the Junior League’s largest fund-raiser, 2010 Holiday Market and Rummage Sale• Received the top honor “2008 Placement of the Year” for two key projects: “The Decorator Show House” and the renovation of “Group Homes for Foster Teenage Girls” Show less



Gear Up Alabama

• College and Career Site Facilitator

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2020

  Act as the liaison between GUA (Principle Investigator, Project Director, and Regional Coordinators), the school, and the school community. Work with community organizations and other entities to address site-specific needs in order to identify possible community resources that may assist with GUA. Gathers and analyzes school data which is then presented to the Gear Up team and faculty to use in class instruction. Mange and lead Gear Up team at school to accomplish directives. Work as a liaison with Parents, teachers and students to meet student/school needs. Focus on College and Career Readiness for students and families to promote job skills, ACT/SAT prep, college acceptance and readiness for the workforce. Show less



American Red Cross of Central Alabama

• Special Events

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

  After a previous four year stint with the American Red Cross was contacted to spearhead the 90th Birthday Celebration, which required 6 months of planning and coordination for the event. Significant Accomplishments: • Planned and executed a home-town heroes’ welcome and special event for the greater Prattville area • Leveraged this event to raise significant revenues for the American Red Cross After a previous four year stint with the American Red Cross was contacted to spearhead the 90th Birthday Celebration, which required 6 months of planning and coordination for the event. Significant Accomplishments: • Planned and executed a home-town heroes’ welcome and special event for the greater Prattville area • Leveraged this event to raise significant revenues for the American Red Cross



North Shelby County School System

• Middle School Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004

  Employed as 6th grade teacher for RiverChace Middle School, teaching 135 students, including Special Needs and Advanced Placement classes. Significant Accomplishments: • Consistently showcased students’ work and art to motivate and build self-confidence • Interacted with parents, conducting parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic performance • Selected to chair the School Year Book and manage a staff of 15 students Employed as 6th grade teacher for RiverChace Middle School, teaching 135 students, including Special Needs and Advanced Placement classes. Significant Accomplishments: • Consistently showcased students’ work and art to motivate and build self-confidence • Interacted with parents, conducting parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic performance • Selected to chair the School Year Book and manage a staff of 15 students



Mount Sinai Hospital

• Canada
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jul 2000 - Nov 2001

  Responsible for coordinating the hospital’s auxiliary groups, special events and Hospital Board of Directors. Served on the Hospital Senior Management Team, responsible for all of the hospital’s daily operations, budgets, and daily events. Significant Accomplishments: • Assisted in planning and organizing the first ever Sinai Health System Silent Auction ensuring every live, silent, and raffle item contributed positively to the Gala • Launched the first annual Employee Giving Campaign, supporting the hospital’s mission of providing extraordinary patient care, education, and research, exceeding revenue target by $37K • Collaborated with the CEO on the Board Giving Campaign, presenting and outlining the hospital’s strategies and goals, and successfully raising over $60K Show less

• Safety Education Director promoted to Community Relations Manager

  • Aug 1996 - Feb 2000

  Began in the position of Safety Director responsible for developing strategies to increase revenues through selling first aid programs and educational services across a 5 county area. Within 2 years, promoted and given broader responsibilities to lead the Education and Relations group as well. Managed a staff of 8 full time employees and six instructors. Significant Accomplishments: • Consulted with multiple school systems and the business community to sell first aid and safety programs, growing revenues by 23% • Met with the Board of Education to gain approval for the High School curriculum, including HIV and Aids training • Responsible for outreach programs, providing training, coaching and certification of school nurses, coaches, and teachers • Revamped the fundraising process, setting strategies for the local disaster fund, major gifts and board campaigns • Responsible for marketing, public relations, fund raising, health and safety, collecting the highest net proceeds in the chapter’s history Show less