Development and Marketing Specialist

• Dec 2022 - Present

Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Responsible for all corporate and foundational giving. I wrote local and national grants and while working with McAllister and Quinn, I worked on federal grants. I was also responsible for approximately 110 donors in my portfolio. I worked on everything from scholarships, to early literacy intervention, to nursing and general scholarship needs for the university. Responsible for all corporate and foundational giving. I wrote local and national grants and while working with McAllister and Quinn, I worked on federal grants. I was also responsible for approximately 110 donors in my portfolio. I worked on everything from scholarships, to early literacy intervention, to nursing and general scholarship needs for the university.

Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

• Feb 2017 - May 2021

I develop and direct the philanthropic efforts of Eastbrook Academy. I conduct all donor research, database management, donor recognition, fundraising strategies, and execution of the annual gala. Additionally, I am responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and education of current and prospective donors, including the development of a comprehensive annual giving plan, grant writing, and sponsorship opportunities. Lastly, I lead the marketing, communication and public relations efforts to support advancing the Academy. Show less

Special Events Manager

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

As the Special Events Manager I am responsible for the planning, execution and success of our signature culinary event, Flavors in addition to the Gathering events held in Milwaukee, Madison, Twin Cities and Des Moines. I am responsible for the creation of the solicitation and sponsorship materials resulting in the items needed for the auctions. I work to support the Liver Life Walk in Milwaukee, including walker and volunteer recruitment, permits and donations. In addition I work to secure funding for educational programming through writing grants in addition I work at various health fairs and present programming. Show less

ADA Consultant

• Jun 2013 - May 2016

As the ADA Consultant I work with Summerfest administration, volunteers and legal council to ensure Sumerfest is in compliance with all ADA regulations. I attend all ADA and Production meetings and review the website and brochures to insure information is current. Help field complaints as it refers to ADA compliance. Monitor the grounds daily, addressing areas of possible concern. Open and close the ADA vest program. Help ensure everyone has access to Summerfest! As the ADA Consultant I work with Summerfest administration, volunteers and legal council to ensure Sumerfest is in compliance with all ADA regulations. I attend all ADA and Production meetings and review the website and brochures to insure information is current. Help field complaints as it refers to ADA compliance. Monitor the grounds daily, addressing areas of possible concern. Open and close the ADA vest program. Help ensure everyone has access to Summerfest!

Development and Special Events Manager

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

I am responsible for the planning, execution and overall success of the signature Crusader Auction - the biggest fundraiser of the year. I am also responsible for the Lives of Service lunch. This event honours parents and grandparents and alum of CMH who have served our county through military service. At Catholic Memorial High School we educate students as individuals, intellectually and spiritually. We guide students to work to their highest God-given potential. We prepare them for post secondary education and to become leaders who serve the Church and the world. Show less

Annual Appeals/Special Events Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

I am responsible for coordinating the fall annual appeal for Next Door in addition to being the Ambassador for the annual United Way campaign. I am responsible for all aspects of the Walk For Children. The Walk for Children brings together people from throughout Milwaukee to raise funds and awareness for Next Door's Programing and services. Next Door Foundation's mission is to support the intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional development of children so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of the community. Show less

Fund Developmen/Special Events Coordinator for the National Spinal Cord Injury Assoc of SE Wisconsin

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

Responsible for activities of the Spinal Cord Injury Association's programs and fundraising events. Primarily to coordinate the training and Peer Mentoring relationships and support the Wheels and Heels Rush on Festa Italiana event. Increased sponsorship dollars raised for 2012 event by over 78%. Increased overall money raised at event by 67%. Increased social media reach by over 77% in four months. Increased attendance by 9%. Responsible for activities of the Spinal Cord Injury Association's programs and fundraising events. Primarily to coordinate the training and Peer Mentoring relationships and support the Wheels and Heels Rush on Festa Italiana event. Increased sponsorship dollars raised for 2012 event by over 78%. Increased overall money raised at event by 67%. Increased social media reach by over 77% in four months. Increased attendance by 9%.

Workforce Development Specialist

• May 2010 - Sep 2011

Created employment opportunities within the business community throughout Waukesha and Milwaukee through extensive networking, marketing and negotiating skills. Initiated and negotiated the Project Search agreement between Children's Hospital Wisconsin and Easter Seals. Made agency presentations, as well as represented the agency to funding sources, the Board of Directors, students, parents, school personnel and funding sources. Provided agency tours to prospective referrals, local business partners to showcase services provided. Conducted Vocational Evaluations for incoming referrals to determine work strengths and areas for further development for community employment. Took an active role in projects increasing agency fundraising efforts for services provided. Show less

Middle School Reading/Language Arts Teacher

• Jun 2004 - Dec 2009

Responsible for all aspects of a special needs language arts classroom. Provided individualized prorams of education to students. Instituted the use of the SRA Direct Instructin Reading program for remedial readers. Participated in the IEP process for students. Created a thriving tutoring business helping remedial readers improve their rediness skills. Responsible for all aspects of a special needs language arts classroom. Provided individualized prorams of education to students. Instituted the use of the SRA Direct Instructin Reading program for remedial readers. Participated in the IEP process for students. Created a thriving tutoring business helping remedial readers improve their rediness skills.

125th Anniversary Celebration Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

• Jul 2007 - Oct 2007

Identified and secured over $15,000.00 in fine art donations in under two months. Managed Auction portion of the event. Wrote solicitation letters. Made all solicitation and follow up calls. Conceptualized and created thank you gift for all guests. Identified and secured over $15,000.00 in fine art donations in under two months. Managed Auction portion of the event. Wrote solicitation letters. Made all solicitation and follow up calls. Conceptualized and created thank you gift for all guests.

Kradwell Rocks

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

Conceptualized and executed an original fundraising idea for Kradwell School's Learning Garden - Kradwell Rocks. Obtained over $250,000.00 in donations used in the auction. Worked with graphic artist to conceptualized and create logos, publicity and marketing materials. Negotiated over $280,000.00 in in-kind gift. Identified, recruited and managed a local team of 50+ volunteers. Created event budget. Identified and solicited event sponsorship. Negotiated venue contract and managed all food/service vendors. Show less

Educator

• Sep 2002 - Aug 2004

Responsible for all aspects of an inner city classroom. Responsible for all aspects of an inner city classroom.

Educator

• Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

Responsible for all aspects of a kindergarten classroom Responsible for all aspects of a kindergarten classroom

Educator

• Aug 1994 - Aug 1995

Responsible for all aspects of running and inner city classroom Responsible for all aspects of running and inner city classroom