Experience

KennMar

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Community Engagement

  • Aug 2023 - Present



The ALS Association Indiana Chapter

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Director of Development

  • Nov 2022 - Jul 2023



Heroes Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2022



Junior Achievement USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Area Development Director

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2019

  Manage budget and fundraising efforts in Carroll, Cass, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski, and White counties assuring that quality service is provided to JA customers and organizational goals are met. Lead and inspire a Board of Directors to build a sustainable and growing funding model to meet future needs. Maintain, develop & build Board of Directors, recruit financial institutions to the board or advisory committee, assist in identifying prospects for expanding committees and boards. Manage all fundraising related Board Committees in carrying out their specific functions so the goals of the Board can be achieved. Manage Annual Campaign and Partnership process. Research and identify past and new corporate, foundation and individual interests to fund the assigned programs. Write and submit grant applications for program funding. Show less



Purdue Research Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Development Operations and Donor Relations, College of Veterinary Medicine

  • May 2015 - Apr 2017

  Effectively increasing positive and impactful relationships among alumni, donors, and friends for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Extend outreach to existing donors and alumni for deeper engagement. Devise and implement creative ways to acknowledge and thank donors for their gifts and involvement. Strategize innovative approaches to traditional techniques for engagement. Research and formulate new ways to expand communication to more donors and alumni in a cost efficient manner. Modernize scholarship stewardship by connecting student recipients to their corresponding donor through use of videos. Plan, organize, and coordinate various events. Gather financial expenditures and write impact summaries for endowment reports for central stewardship. Promote and advocate the innovation, inspiration, and impact that Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine provide. Show less



Terra Drive Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • May 2012 - May 2015

  Skills: - Event and tradeshow planning and execution - Online, social, text, direct and email media - Branding and full campaign implementation - Created public relations strategy with consistent branding and messaging. Develop and implement strategic marketing, sales plans, and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for Ag and On-highway products and services. Manage marketing operating budgets. Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail. Ensure effective control of sales and marketing results, and take corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets. Oversee and evaluate market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions. Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners. Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management. Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events. Plan, coordinate and execute trade shows and represent company to promote products. Assists other departments within organization and prepare technical manuals and proposals. Show less



Regions Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Branch Sales Manager

  • Apr 2010 - May 2012

  Responsible for management of the entire branch. Directly managed three associates and conduct performance reviews and provide performance counseling as needed. Drove branch performance results through individual sales performance and through direction of the entire branch team to meet branch sales and quality service goals. Actively cross-sell bank products across lines of businesses. Conducted outside sales efforts to generate new business clients, while maintaining and expanding existing consumer and business banking relationships. Make financing proposals to new business and consumer relationships. Provided leadership and staff development through the sales, service and coaching process. Responsible for ensuring all business transactions and practices comply with all regulations. Responsible for keeping branch in compliance with all bank policies, procedures and internal audits. Generate new loans for both consumer and business clients with a primary focus on agriculture loans. Show less



Indiana State Department of Agriculture

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Program Manager of Ag & Environmental Affairs

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2010

  Worked with the Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSC) as a part of the Environmental Stewardship Team. Managed day to day operations for the Division of Soil Conservation. Served as liaison between central office and 28 field staff. Assisted implementation of ISDAs strategic plan. Managed statewide programs: Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and Clean Water Indiana. Created reporting tools using a verity of computer programs and software. Coordinated events for the State Soil Conservation Board and ISDA. Communicated daily with field staff, Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and other conservation organizations. Created new grant initiatives and develop guidelines. Member of the Online Presence Team to promote Indiana agriculture. Reviewed applications and resumes, and set up and conducted interviews for prospective DSC employees. Created yearly reports and summaries for Legislative Session. Served as interim Executive Assistant to the Director of ISDA. Show less