Experience

Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Executive Director

  • Mar 2020 - Present


Overlake Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Specialist

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Forged productive relationships with community engagement/program development leaders, CEO’s, and executive directors across multiple organizations. Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and ensure successful execution of programs and events. Facilitated department of transportation with the City of Bellevue for coordinating Vision Zero Summit. Envisioned, initiated, and executed new on-campus educational program series from the ground up. Work closely with diverse cultures and their health needs and healthy learning opportunities. Ensured successful conduction of first mental health conference. Key Accomplishments: • Liaised with key community stakeholders and ensured successful execution of first Mental Health Conference. • Oversaw and implemented community engagement efforts aimed at assessing Overlake's community health needs. • Inaugurated Newcastle Primary Clinic and Urgent Care opening by undertaking wide range of operations. Show less



University of Washington Medicine Advancement

• Associate Director for Special Events

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Improved third-party fundraising by strategizing processes/procedures and delivering recommendations on fundraising events. Evaluated video samples and selected videographers for quality production of event videos. Assisted CEO and speakers by formulating speaking points, event briefings and visual presentations. Ensured maximum engagement among participants by designing event graphic room layouts for large events. Delivered event related information to internal/external stakeholders for avoiding operational ambiguities and disorganization. Key Accomplishments: • Participated as a team member to raise more than $9M in funds by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, while developing and executing event for University of Washington. • Nurtured budget optimization by developing, managing, and reconciling event budgets of more than $300K for University of Washington. • Liaised with vendors and negotiated/validated vendor contracts for a diverse size of events, attendees from 30 to over 800. • Led and coordinated team of 20 members to ensure seamless execution of high-end events. Show less



Flying House Productions

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Fundraising Events Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Led holiday fundraising raffle. Led holiday fundraising raffle.



American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Area Director for Pacific Northwest

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

  Strategized and executed annual business plans and acquired budgetary approval for three state chapters. Identified training needs and delivered sessions to develop 30 participants’ skillset. Negotiated vendor contracts for effective execution of fundraising events in 17 locations across four states. Organized first ever suicide prevention awareness walk on military base to reduce the rate of occurrences. Liaised with military leadership/personnel, assessed training requirements, and delivered suicide prevention training at JBLM. Secured advertisement slots in top media channels to promote event announcements for each walk location across four states. Key Accomplishments: • Managed community outreach initiatives and delivered presentations on educational programs to 1000+ members. • Enhanced fundraising revenue by 30% YoY through marketing and promotional activities. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 14th Community Walk in Nation, WA - 2012 Outstanding First Year Chapter, AK - 2011 6th Community Walk in Nation, WA - 2010 Most Improved Community Walk in Nation, WA - 2010 Show less



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campaign Manager

  • May 2007 - Oct 2009

  Cultivated C-level relations and persuaded management executive from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance as walk spokesperson. Established relationships with vendors, corporation sponsors and negotiated contracts throughout two states. Collaborated with National Campaign Managers to foster communication among team members and participants. Key Accomplishments: • Augmented funds by $100k and increased sponsorships by 50% for fundraising walk within short span of two years. • Enhanced fundraising efforts through active coordination with local community team captains. Show less



Seattle Civic Dance Theatre Co

• United States
• Entertainment

• Instructor

  • Mar 1996 - Jun 2008

  Provided leadership, mentorship and skills training to youth ages three to eighteen. Created syllabuses, provided student evaluation and worked with parents to ensure the safety of their child through the world of dance. Provided leadership, mentorship and skills training to youth ages three to eighteen. Created syllabuses, provided student evaluation and worked with parents to ensure the safety of their child through the world of dance.



Lake City Chamber of Commerce

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

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2003 - Apr 2007

  Management of daily operations for local neighborhood Chamber of Commerce; independently managed office, accounts payable and receivable, chamber membership and all associated fundraising and community events. Management of daily operations for local neighborhood Chamber of Commerce; independently managed office, accounts payable and receivable, chamber membership and all associated fundraising and community events.