Experience

ArtsQuest

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

• Manager of Donor Relations

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Oversee ArtsQuest’s Circle Donor Program & manage the Program’s benefits & donor needs • Handle Circle Program’s renewals & gift processing • Create donor communications, including but not limited to the monthly newsletter and donor appeals • Plan and manage donor cultivation and recognition events • Assist the Advancement team with audits, tax statements, monthly reconciliations & any other team project(s) as needed • Establish and reach annual fundraising goals in cooperation with the Sr. Director of Advancement • Work collaboratively with the ArtsQuest Foundation’s Executive Director to secure sponsors & donors for the Foundation’s annual fundraising event(s) Show less



Osterhout Free Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Community Relations Assistant

  • May 2016 - Present

  - Promoted to assistant after five month unpaid internship to manage press releases, media alerts and send out monthly electronic newsletters to over 7,000 contacts- Raised a record-breaking $17,000 for the library through the planning and execution of the annual Brewsterhout Rooftop Party- Assisted with the launch of a new website, osterhout.info- Continuously update content on the website as well as social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

• Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  - Worked alongside lead Development Director, while assisting with press releases, media alerts, handling donations and updating donor information. - Fundraised for numerous events including the Brewsterhout Rooftop Party, American in Paris Gala, as well as the monthly events held at the library.- Sent out monthly E-blasts to over 7,000 contacts, as well as updated the Facebook page. - An assistant job was offered at the end of the internship and I accepted.



Smith Miller Associates

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator & Office Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

  - Managed and updated the company website to promote upcoming projects, job openings, and announcements - Processed monthly invoicing for each project to send to clients - Developed and maintained website content, social media accounts & company brochures - Maintained marketing resumes of individual employees - Maintained Proposal & Opportunity Logs via Salesforce - Maintained Call/Activity Reports - Assisted in the development of RFP/Proposals - Tracked status of outstanding proposals via Salesforce Show less



King's College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Counselor

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  - Ensured my availability was open for students to assist them with academic, personal, and spiritual issues - Implemented college regulations and policies in the residence halls while serving as a resource for Resident Assistants when confronting behavioral concerns on the floor or in the residence hall - Initiated excessive absence interventions and administered mid-semester grades while making academic referrals - Presented, implemented, assessed and planned educational, community development-oriented, and social programming consistent with the developmental goals of the College Show less



Wilkes University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graduate Assistant – Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

  - Assisted the Executive Director of Personal and Professional Development with program development and research by creating and distributing surveys to current students and alumni - Assisted with the planning of networking events such as luncheons, keynote speakers, and site visits to businesses where students get to visit businesses and network with business professionals - Managed and updated the department’s information on Wilkes University’s website and the Business School’s Facebook page Show less



Wilkes University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Information Desk

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  - Answered general questions about campus and ongoing events- Answered questions about Student Development sponsored trips and signed students up for each trip- Assisted Programming Board with the sale of movie tickets- Handed out bowling passes and vouchers to community activities- Assisted professional staff with administrative tasks such as handing out forms or requesting room reservations within the Student Center

• Off-Campus Wilkes Liaisons (OWLs)

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  - Worked alongside the Dean of Student Affairs- Served as a resource for Wilkes students and community residents living on myblock/street- Planned and hosted annual neighborhood meetings- Disseminated resources and marketing materials to off-campus students pertaining tocampus activities, neighborhood events, and drug/alcohol information- Planned and implemented non-alcoholic programs and events to build community among off-campus students- Represented off-campus students on designated university committees Show less

• E-Mentor

  • May 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Provided electronic contact with a group of 20 first-year students who are undeclared majors- Eased the transition for first-year students at college- Served as a resource on campus for any questions the students may have - Communicated weekly with the students

• Student Ambassador

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

  Student Ambassadors are tasked with:- Providing campus tours to perspective students and families - Clerical service and data entry into EMAS database program- Marketing the university via phone, email, and social network to perspective students and families - Assisting with organization and planning of campus recruiting events throughout the year such as Accepted Students Day and Open House



The Beacon

• Wilkes University

• Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  - Supervised LA&E staff writers and enforce deadlines - Designed page(s), oversees production and proofread final layout of LA&E page(s) for style, grammar, etc. - Coordinated photo coverage with photo staff - Evaluated and met with staff every week - Supervised LA&E staff writers and enforce deadlines - Designed page(s), oversees production and proofread final layout of LA&E page(s) for style, grammar, etc. - Coordinated photo coverage with photo staff - Evaluated and met with staff every week



WCLH-FM Campus Radio Station

• Director of Marketing and Public Relations

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  - Solicited underwriting grants and sponsorships for programming on WCLH.- Managed all public relations campaigns for WCLH.- Coordinated ALL on air promotions.- Coordinated and approved promotional materials for individual shows.- Managed and reviewed/revised WCLH underwriting packages.- Worked with the E-Staff and General Manager to create and coordinate promotional programs and events.

• On-Air Radio Host

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  - Produced and hosted weekly live on-air shows, with the student-run on campus radio station.- Reached out to record labels to find talent to come into the studio for live interviews, as well as finding new musicians to showcase on my show, “The Country Stilettos.”



Zebra Communications

• Romania
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair & Client Relations Manager

  • Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Zebra Communications is a student-run, full-service public relations agency operating in and around the Wilkes Barre area to provide assistance, and advice to well established and upcoming companies and organizations. Some of the Services I provided to clients included: - Designed and implemented marketing plans - Developed and improved upon social media presence as well as website design - Provided press release assistance with local media outlets - Organized fundraising and charity events within the community for clients Show less



Boscov's Department Store, LLC

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  - Assisted the store manager and public relations director with the $2 million grand reopening of the Wilkes-Barre store and served as the event manager for all of the entertainment hired for the event - Handled all media relations for five different locations: Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, Scranton, Pottsville and Allentown - Hit a record-breaking amount of participants in our "Friends Helping Friends" program and raised the number of participants by 17% - Assisted the store manager and public relations director with the $2 million grand reopening of the Wilkes-Barre store and served as the event manager for all of the entertainment hired for the event - Handled all media relations for five different locations: Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, Scranton, Pottsville and Allentown - Hit a record-breaking amount of participants in our "Friends Helping Friends" program and raised the number of participants by 17%



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Relations and Customer Service

  • May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Target Mission Statement: Our mission is to make Target your preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional guest experiences by consistently fulfilling our Expect More. Pay Less. Brand promise. Guest relations responsibilities include: - Assisting Guest with locating and fulfilling their purchases - Processed front end store transactions - Assisted Guest with filling out store credit card transactions - Marketed the Target brand and mission - Worked well as part of a team and maintained the Target team environment Show less



Bigler Conference

• Wilkes-Barre

• Member on the Executive Planning Staff

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  The Communication Studies Department at Wilkes University hosted the 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference. I was on the planning committee. I was in charge of writing the press release as well as numerous bios for the guest speakers which went into the program given out to guests at the conference. The Communication Studies Department at Wilkes University hosted the 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference. I was on the planning committee. I was in charge of writing the press release as well as numerous bios for the guest speakers which went into the program given out to guests at the conference.