Experience

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  Mockingbird Paperie (Start-up)

  • Ithaca, New York

  • Managing Director

    • 2012 - 2014
    • Ithaca, New York

    • Independently operated and managed all aspects of business for owner• Grew company revenue by 48% by expanding product lines, establishing an online presence, and launching a multi-channel marketing campaign• Created and managed social media/marketing presence using Pinterest, store blog, print advertising, email, and Facebook• Built and nurtured relationships with vendors, which led to better pricing, access to new product lines, and improved order response times• Used financial modeling tools to provide support for investors • Managed, developed, and supported a staff of six

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  Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Wish List Auxiliary Board Chair

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Chicago, Illinois

    • Directed and managed a board of twelve members, achieving annual fundraising results of $60,000• Developed fundraising strategies, set annual goals, facilitated meetings, defined committee and member roles, and delegated board tasks• Partnered with hospital liaison to coordinate support for annual event

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  The University of Chicago

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Research Assistant

    • 2007 - 2010
    • Chicago, Illinois

    • Developed and managed relationships with clients leading to higher quality study results and additional projects• Planned and organized study outlines for accuracy and efficiency • Supervised data collection and worked with PhD’s to analyze and organize qualitative and quantitative data• Interpreted, summarized, and presented data findings to clients