Experience

Dallas Afterschool

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Responsible for helping raise support for and awareness of Dallas Afterschool, by providing administrative support and helping create and strengthen organizational relationships with key stakeholders through the effective delivery of Dallas Afterschool’s fundraising campaigns, events, and communications. Responsible for helping raise support for and awareness of Dallas Afterschool, by providing administrative support and helping create and strengthen organizational relationships with key stakeholders through the effective delivery of Dallas Afterschool’s fundraising campaigns, events, and communications.



Dragonfly Design

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Graphic Design Professional, Owner

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Results-oriented, detailed professional, proficient in graphic design and desktop publishing, as well as web design and event planning; with comprehensive project management experience. Expert in: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PageMaker, In-Design, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, FileMaker Pro, Info Manager, WS-FTP, QuickBooks. Results-oriented, detailed professional, proficient in graphic design and desktop publishing, as well as web design and event planning; with comprehensive project management experience. Expert in: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PageMaker, In-Design, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, FileMaker Pro, Info Manager, WS-FTP, QuickBooks.



Dallas Jewish Historical Society

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admin

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2023

  Responsible for all office administration, ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the agency. In addition to typing, filing, and scheduling, manages duties such as coordination of meetings and events, obtaining supplies, producing special reports, power point presentations and various spreadsheets. Deals with a diverse group of visitors as well as staff at all levels of the organization. Responsible for all office administration, ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the agency. In addition to typing, filing, and scheduling, manages duties such as coordination of meetings and events, obtaining supplies, producing special reports, power point presentations and various spreadsheets. Deals with a diverse group of visitors as well as staff at all levels of the organization.



Adat Chaverim

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Religious School Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2016

  Assistant to the Director of Education at Adat Chaverim - the reform congregation of North Texas. Assistant to the Director of Education at Adat Chaverim - the reform congregation of North Texas.



Envision Dallas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropy Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Responsible for small to mid-range grant proposals to foundations and other organizations, gift processing, donor records management, prospect research and assistance with donor/stakeholder correspondence; along with general fund development. Responsible for small to mid-range grant proposals to foundations and other organizations, gift processing, donor records management, prospect research and assistance with donor/stakeholder correspondence; along with general fund development.



United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas

• Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2009

  --Managed multiple fundraising events and functions; exceeded goal over 25% on the 2008 Life Without Limits Run, Walk & Roll (the largest fundraiser for UCP of North Texas) - raising over $125,000; and cutting costs by almost 10%; the 2009 LWLRWR event had a 10% increase in the number of participants and attendees. --Designed and produced organizational fundraising/marketing materials including event logos, banners, posters, flyers, brochures, newsletters, Power Point presentations and promotional support. --Designed Event specific websites utilized by over 100 individuals for event fundraising. --Managed and implemented special projects, on an as needed basis, assisting the leadership team. --Supervised donor cultivation and acknowledgment. --Maintained accurate donor/volunteer/prospect files, reporting/tracking and illustration of fundraising income. --Provided donor/fundraising administration for the organization's multiple fund activities, including website traffic and electronic fund development. --Researched, wrote and successfully submitted Exxon Mobil Internship Grant, and United Way Priority Needs grant approved for two programs and a total of over $100,000. Show less



Muscular Dystrophy Association

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Philanthropy Associate

  • Apr 2007 - May 2008

  --Designed and coordinated organization's quarterly Donor newsletter reaching 100,000+; and bi-monthly staff e-newsletters sent nationwide to 54 offices.--Managed department marketing/advertising campaigns.--Foundation liaison - Organizational point person for foundation approaches by staff nationwide, foundation deadlines, and grant research; maintained Foundation Cross Reference Directory, tracking all Foundation income.--Managed CHC/CFC national application process; assisted individual regions/districts with local filings, main link for field staff inquiries, and disbursement of monthly distribution statements.--Maintained consistency between Philanthropy website and the collateral information distributed; improved information exchange on the website, liaised through Virtual Giving.--Created PowerPoint presentations for marketing, donor edification, and staff training; desktop publishing; maintained departmental files, including organizing and layout of hardcopy and electronic files; implemented procedural organization.--Generated field/department income reports and illustrations.--Supervised donor cultivation and acknowledgment. Show less

• Administrative Assistant

  • Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

  --Coordinated national point of sale initiative - the MDA Shamrocks promotions, one of their largest point of sale programs.--Produced the Department's weekly program newsletters.--Created PowerPoint presentations for program marketing and staff training.--Maintained reporting and illustration on field/department income.



Desert DJs

• Project Manager

  • May 2002 - Nov 2006

  --Supervised and maintained operations and procedures including event staff and business scheduling, directing personnel, payroll, positive client relations, event proposals, team building, inner office communications, and crisis management.--Managed and coordinated seven hundred and twenty events per year including Showcases, Fairs, Corporate events, Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, and Fundraisers.--Company grossed $1million per annum.--Created and distributed all marketing information including flyers, postcards, brochures, magazine ads, power point presentations, and promotional videos. --Monitored and recorded accounts receivable.--Designed and maintained company's website.--Supervised and managed a staff of twenty, while maintaining employee morale, communication and accountability.--Processed and distributed all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Show less

• Office Assistant

  • May 2000 - May 2002

  --Acted as liaison between future clients and office personnel.--Responsible for office data entry.--Processed incoming and outgoing sales and contract material.--Maintained positive working environment for all staff.



Fred Baier Designs

• General Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Apr 2000

  --Produced, distributed and maintained valuable pieces of art.--Designed all promotional and company artwork.--Created "best selling" artwork.--Supervised production process.--Managed a staff of ten.--Maintained quality control.

• Shipping Manager and Design Assistant

  • Sep 1995 - Dec 1997

  --Designed and created custom packaging material.--Processed client orders and quality control; company grossed on average $425,000 per annum.--Managed all orders efficiently and accurately according to company standards.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hospital Corpsman

  • Apr 1993 - Aug 1995

  --Managed daily patient care. --Sustained daily patient scheduling, procedures and records. --Assisted multiple doctors on a daily basis. --Managed daily patient care. --Sustained daily patient scheduling, procedures and records. --Assisted multiple doctors on a daily basis.