Experience

Stafford County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  - Develop communications and public relations activities for various County departments, including Utilities, Capital Projects, Transportation, and Development Services; - Coordinate media relations programs to include participating in interviews with reporters and working with media representatives to publicize various programs, events, or other information; - Manage content on the Stafford County Utilities website, which I assisted in designing and launching; - Maintain several website pages on the County website, to keep content up-to-date; - Conduct public information campaigns and special events; - Research information for and write press releases, speeches, advertisements, editorials, media kits, calendars, brochures, public service announcements, articles, flyers, award submissions, proclamations, and other informational documents; - Respond to citizens' requests; - Assist with internal communication programs for employees; - Develop content for Social Media sites; - Serve as a liaison to various committees and community groups. Show less



The George Washington Foundation

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

• Manager of Marketing, Communications and Technology

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2021

  • Designed marketing materials and development collateral to promote both visitation and support of the foundation’s two historic sites, Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. • Oversaw public relations and relationships with media both locally and nationally. • Managed the social media pages on Facebook (Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm with ~8,000 followers) and Instagram (livesandlegacies), as well as email marketing using Constant Contact. • Coordinated marketing programs with Virginia Tourism Cooporation for Highway Visitor Centers including rack card placement, blitz campaigns, and digital spotlight videos. • Redesigned and built the organization’s website kenmore.org with a team, which launched in April 2020. • Regularly updated the content of the website using WordPress CMS. • Maintained the Foundation’s placement on local websites and calendars, Virginia.org, and Trip Advisor. • Handled technology issues and maintenance, including server, desktops, and phone system. • Created email marketing campaigns using MailChimp, including e-Newsletters and donor appeals. Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fund Development and Marketing

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Assisted in achieving fundraising revenue goals, in close collaboration with the Executive Director. • Coordinated all aspects of event preparation in partnership with the Executive Director. • Managed email campaigns and social media content. • Supported Brand Management activities to recruit volunteers and cultivate donors. • Assisted with Grant Writing and Reporting. • Planned and implemented direct mail campaigns and online giving campaigns. • Assisted in achieving fundraising revenue goals, in close collaboration with the Executive Director. • Coordinated all aspects of event preparation in partnership with the Executive Director. • Managed email campaigns and social media content. • Supported Brand Management activities to recruit volunteers and cultivate donors. • Assisted with Grant Writing and Reporting. • Planned and implemented direct mail campaigns and online giving campaigns.



The Old Globe

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager, Individual Annual Giving

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  I was responsible for developing, managing and executing all direct response fundraising efforts connected to individual annual giving of less than $2,500. Efforts included developing plans, managing direct mail efforts and overseeing telefunding staff. I also maintained the budget for the Development department and was the primary liaison to the Finance department. I was also responsible for all for the collateral design and printing for the department. I was responsible for developing, managing and executing all direct response fundraising efforts connected to individual annual giving of less than $2,500. Efforts included developing plans, managing direct mail efforts and overseeing telefunding staff. I also maintained the budget for the Development department and was the primary liaison to the Finance department. I was also responsible for all for the collateral design and printing for the department.



La Jolla Playhouse

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Individual Giving Associate

  • Jul 2010 - May 2012

  Was responsible for the implementation and development of strategies for fundraising campaigns, which targeted gifts under $1,000 from individual donors. Campaigns included direct mail, telefunding, e-mail and web-based initiatives. Was responsible for implementing a comprehensive stewardship program designed to engage, retain, and upgrade donors. I assisted with Development events, as well as collateral design and print coordination. I was the staff liaison for 180 members of the Playhouse Partners, a self-governing volunteer service organization. Worked closely with the Playhouse Partners Board to help plan and execute their social events and Annual Meeting. Show less



Charlotte Symphony

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager of Priority Seating

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

  Assisted in operating a subscription campaign to bring in new subscribers, in addition to renewing or recapturing past patrons. The campaign was telemarketing based, and sales were made through a series of leads consisting of past Charlotte Symphony ticket buyers, subscibers, and patrons from area arts organizations. I maintained a high rate of sales, as well as assisted the calling staff with their phone sales. I generated reports for each shift indicating the orders recieved. At the conclusion of the subscription season, I assisted in running a telefunding campaign to raise funds for the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund. Show less



La Jolla Playhouse

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations and Development Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007



Spoleto Festival USA

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Box Office Intern

  • May 2005 - Jun 2005