Experience

Partnership for Strong Families
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Development and Engagement

  • Feb 2023 - Present


City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs

• Partnership & Development Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2023

  - Staff liaison to Gainesville Arts & Park Foundation Board - Partnership & Sponsorship Coordinator for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department - Create, implement & assist with design of comprehensive Sponsorship Catalog for Department (3-year project) - Identify, solicit, negotiate & cultivate relationships with existing & prospective department partners & sponsors - Assist with city-wide events for various divisions & parks as requested by management - Including: Downtown Festival & Art Show, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Depot Park Assistant & events, New Year’s Eve & Holiday Events - Short-term Depot Park Assistant - Assist Manager with staff interviews, hiring, scheduling, feedback, training & supervision - Assist with internal & external event planning, logistics & execution Show less



Children's Home Society of Florida

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  - Manage and execute fund raising special events to achieve CHS mission priorities and income targets - Engage the community to drive increased event participation - Utilize available tools and processes to maximize event results -Plan, coordinate and execute all special event fundraising logistics (Annual Gala Event in Gainesville: Puttin' on the Ritz) -Identify, recruit, manage, orient and support special event focused volunteers, committees, Gainesville Auxiliary and fundraising groups -Cultivate, secure and recognize special event donors, event participants, sponsors, gift in-kind donors, restaurant partners, vendors and volunteers -Participate in budget development for events; track expenses against goals and prepare reports on results -Execute local marketing and promotion activities to increase awareness and participation in special events -Prepare presentations, materials and communications to share in the community to raise awareness -Cultivate relationships with local businesses to secure and execute small or third-party community fundraising events Show less



EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF ALACHUA COUNTY INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Initiative Specialist

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  - Project lead for Tenure & Professional Development Incentive program encouraging early education teachers and staff to continue their education for the benefit of their students - Created and implemented a reading-based curriculum/literacy extension program into 15 local pre-school and childcare facilities - Directly assisted Curriculum and Training Coordinator with organizing and carrying out all details of training - Assisted in organization, registration and implementation of plans for Family Literacy Day Event Show less



O2BKids

• France

• Special Event and Off-Site Coordinator

  • May 2009 - Jun 2011

  - Coordinated special events including contacting outside vendors to participate in event - Created and implemented a budget for all events - Worked with marketing department to effectively advertise and market events to the community - Managed day-of operations and activities including set-up and clean-up of events - Coordinated special events including contacting outside vendors to participate in event - Created and implemented a budget for all events - Worked with marketing department to effectively advertise and market events to the community - Managed day-of operations and activities including set-up and clean-up of events