Experience

Alivio Medical Center, Inc.

• Development Associate

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Assist the Director of Development to establish and execute fundraising and marketing goals. Implement a social media strategy to promote the organization's services and reach it's fundraising goals. Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and lead the planning of the annual dinner gala. Manage all aspects of direct mail solicitation projects. Assist in launching online appeals. Maintain donor database. Assist in researching, writing and submitting grant proposals. Complete donor reports to foundations and corporations as required.



Little City Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Media Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2019

  Create social media campaigns and calls-to-action that drive constituents to website and enhance interest; assist Department Directors to develop strategic Integrated Marketing and Communications plans (IMC) for fundraising and agency wide efforts. Manage, maintain and grow Google AdWords account, monitor Google Analytics and implement social media SEO. Manage and maintain Little City website, assist with the development of microsites, event promotion, and donor engagement strategies and tactics. Create HTML emails for newsletters, events, direct mail and general information to 10,000+ constituents. Lead the web-redesign project and migration from NetCommunity to WordPress and Raiser’s Edge integration through Luminate Online. Notable Accomplishments: Created the landing page, e-mail campaign and social media strategy for the Tempo Award, Hermes Creative Award and Nonprofit Pro Gold Award-winning 2014 Holiday Appeal, “A Treasure Chest of Gems,” resulting in a 168% growth rate for email conversions from previous year. Created the landing page, e-mail campaign and social media strategy for the Platinum Hermes Creative Award, Presidential and Best Overall Tempo Awards-winning 2015 Summer Appeal, “Senior Special.” Designed and developed the landing page, e-mail campaign and social media strategy for the End-of-Year 2015 Appeal, “Tag You’re It!” resulting in a 120% growth rate in total online revenue and 188% growth rate for email conversions from previous year. Planned and executed Little City’s first #GivingTuesday campaign raising nearly $20,000 of which $14,000 was matched by The Coleman Foundation.

• Development Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

  Created “Little City U,” a program for high school and college students to engage in fundraising and advocacy efforts; wrote the content for the program toolkits. Assisted in coordinating the annual “Smiles Tag Days” event that involved: obtaining charitable solicitation permits; partnering with local corporate centers and businesses to promote our texting campaign; and editing marketing materials. Researched grant prospects and wrote grant proposals for the various programs in the organization. Assisted with database management in Raiser’s Edge to maintain updated constituent records and link documents to individual and corporate/foundation records.Notable Accomplishments: Wrote a grant that was awarded $15,000 for the Center for Health and Wellness from Baxter International and another of $1,000 from Rotary Club of Palatine for Center for the Arts.



Everyday Ambassador

• United States
• Education Management

• Community Cultivator

  • May 2012 - Oct 2013

  Identified individuals and organizations who share the Everyday Ambassador passion for meaningful public service for future collaborations. Expanded Everyday Ambassador’s online presence by engaging in similar online communities; live tweeting during public service events; and contributing articles to the blog. Promoted discussion on the website by engaging individuals to share their thoughts. Managed the Everyday Ambassador Book Club reading list and facilitated book discussions. Identified individuals and organizations who share the Everyday Ambassador passion for meaningful public service for future collaborations. Expanded Everyday Ambassador’s online presence by engaging in similar online communities; live tweeting during public service events; and contributing articles to the blog. Promoted discussion on the website by engaging individuals to share their thoughts. Managed the Everyday Ambassador Book Club reading list and facilitated book discussions.



Educated Latina

• EDL Contributor

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2013

  Write articles that support the mission of Educated Latina. EducatedLatina.com is an online, college lifestyle magazine striving to reflect a Latina’s experience as a multifaceted, modern, undergraduate, college student. We aim to help Educated Latinas (also known as EDL’s) achieve a balanced and successful college career by providing resources, advice, and content that educates, engages, and entertains. We continuously explore and celebrate the essence of what it means to be an Educated Latina. Write articles that support the mission of Educated Latina. EducatedLatina.com is an online, college lifestyle magazine striving to reflect a Latina’s experience as a multifaceted, modern, undergraduate, college student. We aim to help Educated Latinas (also known as EDL’s) achieve a balanced and successful college career by providing resources, advice, and content that educates, engages, and entertains. We continuously explore and celebrate the essence of what it means to be an Educated Latina.



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residence Hall Operations Personnel Supervisor

  • Feb 2007 - May 2010

  Provide customer service to residents and visitors.Trained and mentored returning/new staff in effective communication skills, conflict resolution, leadership training, and duties. Receive and handle confidential mail for students, staff and faculty throughout the entire university campus. Manage residents' duplicate keys in master box by making sure every key was accounted for during every shift and performing lock outs. Provide customer service to residents and visitors.Trained and mentored returning/new staff in effective communication skills, conflict resolution, leadership training, and duties. Receive and handle confidential mail for students, staff and faculty throughout the entire university campus. Manage residents' duplicate keys in master box by making sure every key was accounted for during every shift and performing lock outs.