Senior Event Producer

• Mar 2018 - Present

Senior Project Coordinator

• Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

The Kim Foundations serves as an advocate and a supportive resource to individuals and families touched by mental illness and suicide. Responsibilities: - Develop awareness presentations on both mental health and suicide prevention for community groups throughout Nebraska and western Iowa - Assisted in the concept development, launch, and ongoing promotion of our community suicide prevention campaign, 13minutes - Manage The Kim Foundation and 13minutes social media accounts and coordinate with local and national partner organizations - Contribute original articles for The Kim Foundation weekly blog and monthly newsletter - Continuously monitor The Kim Foundation web site and online calendar for updates and new content - Manage general email and phone inquiries from community members - Oversee the recruitment, training, and communication between team members and law enforcement for the Metro Area LOSS Team - Lead LOSS Team and LOSS Advisory Board monthly and quarterly meetings - Lead planning and marketing efforts for the Nebraska LOSS Teams Conference - Cultivate meaningful relationships with volunteers, suicide survivors, partner agencies, and community members - Assist in the planning of The Kim Foundation Annual Luncheon Active member in: Metro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition- Secretary Metro Area LOSS Team - Outreach Coordinator NE LOSS Team's Conference Planning Committee- Chair Children's Mental Health Coalition Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition Nebraska Behavioral Health Conference Planning Committee Show less

Director of Development

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

"The mission of Angel Guardians, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for special-needs teens and adults in the areas of housing, employment, fitness, socialization and recreation." Responsibilities: - Secure both financial and in-kind gifts - Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and prospective donors - Coordinate all fundraising events and open houses - Worked with members of the media to increase community awareness of AGI - Gave facility tours to prospective clients and potential donors - Write and apply for grants - Create and design all marketing materials - Present Angel Guardians, Inc.’s case for support to community groups - Utilize social media to increase sales at Hand Me Ups Thrift and Furniture Stores - Establish and manage a donor database - Represent AGI at tradeshows and conventions - Recruit volunteers and sponsors for fundraising events Show less

Account Manager- Rehab Therapy Division

• Mar 2012 - Nov 2013

Responsibilities: -Conduct sales calls to hospitals and doctors to generate new business and manage existing relationships -Cultivate and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and clients -Negotiate contracts and rates with hospitals and clients - Market a variety of staffing solutions to client hospitals, outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities -Find rare and exciting opportunities for candidates in prestigious hospital chains, such as the Mayo Clinic -Organize the interview process, negotiate contracts and manage travel assignments for clients and employees Show less

Venue Director

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

Job Duties: - Manage and organize all aspects of both facilities' corporate events and weddings - Conduct facility tours, contract signings, bridal and corporate client meetings - Manage company web site - Oversaw the company's expansion from one to two successful event venues - Manage all weddings and corporate fundraising events on-site during events - Supervise set-up of the facilities for upcoming events and cleaning of facilities post events - Interview, hire, train new employees, schedule, evaluate and manage a staff of six - Established marketing strategies, rental prices, company branding and designed all marketing brochures - Work directly with 20+ vendors and handled all decor, beverage, linen, food and other special event orders - Oversee financial aspects of A View’s including company's billing system, invoice system and staff payroll - Coordinate and organize all trade show and bridal fair appearances Show less

Venue Director

• Dec 2009 - Mar 2012

Awards: The Knot’s, “Best of Weddings 2011”, A View in Fontenelle Hills Job Duties: - Manage and organize all aspects of both facilities' corporate events and weddings - Conduct facility tours, contract signings, bridal and corporate client meetings - Manage company web site - Oversaw the company's expansion from one to two successful event venues - Manage all weddings and corporate fundraising events on-site during events - Supervise set-up of the facilities for upcoming events and cleaning of facilities post events - Interview, hire, train new employees, schedule, evaluate and manage a staff of six - Established marketing strategies, rental prices, company branding and designed all marketing brochures - Work directly with 20+ vendors and handled all decor, beverage, linen, food and other special event orders - Oversee financial aspects of A View’s including company's billing system, invoice system and staff payroll - Coordinate and organize all trade show and bridal fair appearances Show less

Co-Director & Special Events Coordinator

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

- Worked with numerous nonprofit clients such as MS Society, YWCA, Archdiocese of Omaha and the Omaha Food Bank on special events, fundraisers and marketing campaigns. - Created event plans, established campaign budgets, designed all campaign pieces, wrote news release, conducted research surveys, and analyzed data. - Conducted client meetings, served as primary contact between nonprofit clients and UNO team members. - Organized and executed the highest attended event in MaverickPR history for the YWCA in 2009 - Presented at the National PRSSA Conference in San Diego, CA and won top honor, Chapter of the Year - Utilized communication, time management, organization, and management skills. Show less