Experience

NAMI Southwest Ohio

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• • Jun 2022 - Present

• • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

• • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  - Organizational-wide planning- Growth analysis- Develop and manage Annual Fund - campaign calendar and strategy- Plan and direct fundraising efforts, including the annual NAMIWalks- Develop and execute marketing strategy with a heavy focus on digital media, specifically social- Coordinate organizational collateral and marketing materials- Draft and manage development budget- Direct all event logistics- Cultivate and solicit donors, both corporate and individual- Activate media partnerships- Recruit, train and utilize event volunteers- Train and support NAMIWalks team captains and individual participants Show less

• • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

  - Develop and manage Annual Fund - campaign calendar and strategy- Plan and direct fundraising efforts, including the annual NAMIWalks - Develop and execute marketing strategy with a heavy focus on digital media, specifically social- Coordinate organizational collateral and marketing materials- Draft and manage development budget- Direct all event logistics- Cultivate and solicit donors, both corporate and individual- Activate media partnerships- Recruit, train and utilize event volunteers- Train and support NAMIWalks team captains and individual participants Show less



The Patty Brisben Foundation for Women's Sexual Health

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

• Events & Development Director

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

  - Stepped in as Acting Executive Director, overseeing the day to day operations of the foundation during the 11 month period the position was vacant. - Annual black-tie gala raised a record-breaking $260,000 under my direction in 2018. - Cultivated donor and sponsor relationships while actively pursuing new leads to support the event and grant budgets. - Developed and executed a robust marketing plan, including a social media focus. - Planned and executed all events from fruition to completion, including a sold-out quarterly speaker series. Show less



A Bit of Pixie Dust Weddings and Events

• Owner

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

  ⁃ Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsals ⁃ Collaborated with brides to achieve their creative vision with an attention to detail ⁃ Directed day-of teams and enforced strict timelines ⁃ Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsals ⁃ Collaborated with brides to achieve their creative vision with an attention to detail ⁃ Directed day-of teams and enforced strict timelines



State Farm ®

• United States
• Insurance

• Service and Sales Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2018

  Service and Sales Manager Multi Line Representative - Property & Casualty Licensed Service and Sales Manager Multi Line Representative - Property & Casualty Licensed



Kotsovos Bridal, Furs and Fine Apparel

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager / Buyer

  • 2013 - Nov 2017

  I started with this company in 2014 part time, and moved to full time within a few months. In late 2015, I moved to New York, and upon returning to Cincinnati in June 2016, I returned to Kotsovos and was promoted to Operations Manager & Buyer. For the last several years, my main focus has been the day to day operations of running a business with a concentration on marketing and sales growth, as well as handling client and vendor relations. Outside of my managerial duties, I have a proven history of sales excellence, driving my team to a 20% sales growth from 2016 to 2017, and personally achieving the highest individual numbers in company history. In my capacity as a buyer, I have proven my worth in making intelligent buys to improve growth. Show less



Lovely Bride

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bridal Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  I was a bridal stylist here, assisting brides in finding their perfect wedding dress and accessories, and excelling. I quickly became one of the top-selling salespeople, exceeding my monthly goals after just 1 month, and becoming the top salesperson several months in a row. I was a bridal stylist here, assisting brides in finding their perfect wedding dress and accessories, and excelling. I quickly became one of the top-selling salespeople, exceeding my monthly goals after just 1 month, and becoming the top salesperson several months in a row.



Loveland Music Academy

• Music

• Private Voice and Acting Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

  Provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation to students ages 8 to 18 ⁃ Teach traditional singing techniques, classical and experimental acting techniques, and beginning piano education ⁃ Specialize in audition preparation for high school, community, and professional theatre as well as college music programs ⁃ In 2012, for the 2012-2013 school year, I coached 11 students for their show choir auditions, resulting in all 11 taking spots; over 300 students auditioned for 40 spots ⁃ Consistently receive positive feedback from students and their parents for being supportive, encouraging, and instructive Show less



Green Energy Barrier

• United States

• Sales Consultant

  • 2009 - 2010

  Inside sales as well as direct to consumer sales. I would call pre-qualified customers to sell an alternative energy saving solution, a specific type of solar insulation. I also would organize marketing events inside of mega-retailers to sell direct to consumers. Inside sales as well as direct to consumer sales. I would call pre-qualified customers to sell an alternative energy saving solution, a specific type of solar insulation. I also would organize marketing events inside of mega-retailers to sell direct to consumers.