Experience

First Stage

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development and Alumni Engagement

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Director of Development

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States



Skylight Music Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

  United States • Plan, manage and implement the various fundraising programs of Skylight Music Theatre. • Oversee the following: annual campaigns, sponsorships, major gift solicitation, special events, planned giving programs, participation in UPAF campaigns, as well as raising capital funds for needed improvements in the infrastructure of Skylight and the Broadway Theatre Center. • Create and plan a multi-faceted stewardship program. • Effectively execute endowment and capital fund raising… Show more • Plan, manage and implement the various fundraising programs of Skylight Music Theatre. • Oversee the following: annual campaigns, sponsorships, major gift solicitation, special events, planned giving programs, participation in UPAF campaigns, as well as raising capital funds for needed improvements in the infrastructure of Skylight and the Broadway Theatre Center. • Create and plan a multi-faceted stewardship program. • Effectively execute endowment and capital fund raising activities. • Develop and execute a departmental operational plan and budget while supporting Skylight’s overall Strategic Plan. • Participate in strategic planning and daily strategic decisions of the senior leadership team. • Attend meetings and support the activities of the Board of Directors. • Work closely with the marketing department to collaborate on key initiatives, ensure consistency of collateral, and promotion of events. • Cultivate and guide volunteer leadership. • Develop and nurture relationships with donors, volunteers, and prospects. • Build and maintain relationships with others in the field to augment awareness of philanthropic issues and trends. • Work closely with other members of the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors. • Supervise contracted Grant Writer. Supervise Development Department. Show less



Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States - Lead the Development Team in designing and executing our long and short-term development plans. - Worked closely with CEO and other Executive staff on key fundraising initiatives and campaigns. - Plan, direct, and coordinate all Development activities, major fundraising activities, and special projects - Establishes short and long-range goals for funding sources. - Cultivate, solicit, and steward private foundation grants. Prepare and submit grant applications to private… Show more - Lead the Development Team in designing and executing our long and short-term development plans. - Worked closely with CEO and other Executive staff on key fundraising initiatives and campaigns. - Plan, direct, and coordinate all Development activities, major fundraising activities, and special projects - Establishes short and long-range goals for funding sources. - Cultivate, solicit, and steward private foundation grants. Prepare and submit grant applications to private foundations, research new prospective private foundation donors. - Manage grant application process, updates, and grant greporting. - Cultivate relationships with Major Donors by producing specialized solicitations, support materials, and scheduling/attending in-person visits. - Produce and coordinates the development and public relation matters including the annual report, boilerplate, marketing, government relations, executive correspondences, and speeches, as well as website and newsletter content. - Maintain accurate records of unrestricted income and its sources. - Directly supervise development staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints and solving problems.

• Development Manager

  • May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Greater Milwaukee Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. In My Role I: - Build strong relationships with the community to increase fundraising capacity for Habitat Waukesha. - - Manage, plan, and implement all fundraising events. - Coordinate all media relations and public outreach including press releases, newsletters, social media… Show more Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. In My Role I: - Build strong relationships with the community to increase fundraising capacity for Habitat Waukesha. - - Manage, plan, and implement all fundraising events. - Coordinate all media relations and public outreach including press releases, newsletters, social media, website maintenance, and more as it pertains to Habitat Waukesha. - Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to strengthen relationships with volunteers. - Create and update the annual strategic and financial plan for Habitat Waukesha. Most importantly, I work to serve the families and community that Habitat Waukesha represents.



Self-Employed

• Freelance Writer

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

  Global In my role as Copy Writer/Marketing Consultant I work with a variety of businesses to improve their marketing campaigns and create new product specific campaigns. I write quality promotional copy for a range of platforms including websites and social media that is rich in keywords and meta data through the utilization of my SEO knowledge. I provide comprehensive and extensive social media guidance and maintenance for high-volume accounts. I frequently write press releases,… Show more In my role as Copy Writer/Marketing Consultant I work with a variety of businesses to improve their marketing campaigns and create new product specific campaigns. I write quality promotional copy for a range of platforms including websites and social media that is rich in keywords and meta data through the utilization of my SEO knowledge. I provide comprehensive and extensive social media guidance and maintenance for high-volume accounts. I frequently write press releases, scripts, business plans and conversational pieces for online and offline mediums. I also undertake many movie and television reviews online for a selection of websites and have a regular slot in a variety of newspapers/magazines. Show less



Healthcare Business Insights, Part of Clarivate

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Greater Milwaukee Area With Healthcare Business Insights (HBI), you gain access to research and resources critical to every aspect of your organization. As a member of one or more of our focused research communities, your executives and team leaders gain access to objective, actionable best practice research, implementation resources, and advisory support that can help drive improvement initiatives throughout your organization. Membership within our Academy communities provides hospitals and health systems… Show more With Healthcare Business Insights (HBI), you gain access to research and resources critical to every aspect of your organization. As a member of one or more of our focused research communities, your executives and team leaders gain access to objective, actionable best practice research, implementation resources, and advisory support that can help drive improvement initiatives throughout your organization. Membership within our Academy communities provides hospitals and health systems with the deepest end-to-end insights and analysis in the field, based on our research into the business practices of leading hospitals and health systems nationwide. Show less



More Than Rewards

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Team Lead

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Greater Milwaukee Area Responded quickly to all client requests and make sound decisions based on training, information given, client satisfaction. Day to day I am accountable for assigning responsibilities and responding to issues such as service inquiries, problem resolution, and retaining accounts. Manage client expectations while building strong relationships and relaying information to clients in a concise and clear manner. I also work on internal marketing for the company, working on plans… Show more Responded quickly to all client requests and make sound decisions based on training, information given, client satisfaction. Day to day I am accountable for assigning responsibilities and responding to issues such as service inquiries, problem resolution, and retaining accounts. Manage client expectations while building strong relationships and relaying information to clients in a concise and clear manner. I also work on internal marketing for the company, working on plans for our corporate website, creating a marketing plan to stay in touch with our client base, updating our training center, and much more. Show less



Extension, Inc

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiter / Account Manager - Professional Administration

  • May 2017 - Mar 2019

  Greater Milwaukee Area Proud. Passionate. Results Focused. Since opening our doors in 2002, Extension, Inc. has been the leading staffing solution for the greater Milwaukee area. Specializing in four major divisions, Administrative/Clerical, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, and Sales, we offer temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire recruiting and staffing solutions. Over a decade later, we now serve as the preferred vendor to small, mid-sized and large employers. We’ve served thousands… Show more Proud. Passionate. Results Focused. Since opening our doors in 2002, Extension, Inc. has been the leading staffing solution for the greater Milwaukee area. Specializing in four major divisions, Administrative/Clerical, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, and Sales, we offer temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire recruiting and staffing solutions. Over a decade later, we now serve as the preferred vendor to small, mid-sized and large employers. We’ve served thousands of candidates, while maintaining our prestigious place in a pool of many other staffing firms. In June 2015, we were thrilled to expand our brand nationally when we opened our office in Tampa, Florida. So, what qualifies someone as a potential member of the Extension team? Passion, primarily. A genuine hunger to connect people with opportunity. An insatiable need to work and play hard. It's your ideas, your experiences, your resilience, and your drive that matter here. In turn, we reward you in ways that matter - through rapid career growth opportunities and teamwork in an inclusive, fun-loving culture with competitive compensation and a full range of comprehensive benefits. Simply put, we love what we do. But don’t just take our word for it—let us prove it to you. Contact us today. Extension, Inc. A staffing company that gets it done. See how we get it done at www.extensionrecruiting.com.

• IT Recruiter/Account Manager

  • Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Greater Milwaukee Area Extension specializes in recruiting professionals in the greater Milwaukee area. Our goal is simple and is centered on delivering unparalleled customer service to both client companies and candidates seeking new opportunities. We have an infrastructure in place to help companies locate and identify top talent in the market place. For potential clients: Our team of recruiters have a plethora of relationships with candidates that are confidentially looking for new opportunities… Show more Extension specializes in recruiting professionals in the greater Milwaukee area. Our goal is simple and is centered on delivering unparalleled customer service to both client companies and candidates seeking new opportunities. We have an infrastructure in place to help companies locate and identify top talent in the market place. For potential clients: Our team of recruiters have a plethora of relationships with candidates that are confidentially looking for new opportunities. For candidates looking for a change: Extension offers a portfolio of renowned Southeastern WI companies that are undergoing growth. Come talk to us; we don't take a cookie cutter approach.



PowerSports Network

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Services Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2016

  Sussex, WI In my role as Client Services Manager I was responsible for leading a team of 20+ employees. I ensured that the team responded quickly to all client requests and that each member of the team was equipped with the right skills to make sound decisions based on client satisfaction. Day to day I was accountable for assigning responsibilities and responding to issues such as service inquiries, problem resolution, and retaining accounts. I handled all client escalations and all client… Show more In my role as Client Services Manager I was responsible for leading a team of 20+ employees. I ensured that the team responded quickly to all client requests and that each member of the team was equipped with the right skills to make sound decisions based on client satisfaction. Day to day I was accountable for assigning responsibilities and responding to issues such as service inquiries, problem resolution, and retaining accounts. I handled all client escalations and all client relations issues. I was ultimately responsible for the success of the client service team, and provided assistance to my team members when needed. I also managed budgets, hired employees, disciplined when required, and handled annual reviews for my direct reports. I also managed client expectations whilst building strong relationships and relaying information to clients in a concise and clear manner. On a weekly basis I created work schedules for my team and provide coaching and development for team members in soft skills and client liaison. During my time at PowerSports Network I had the opportunity to work my way up to the leader of the Customer Service Department. I started off at the company as an account representative and was later promoted to supervisor, then Client Services Manager. The all-round experience I have gained from working with PowerSports has been valuable in my journey to becoming a successful leader and client manager. Show less



K Squared Cupcakes & More

• Owner

  • Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

  Greater Milwaukee Area Owner and baker for home business.



Savaglia Financial Advisors

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Feb 2004 - Jan 2008

  Oak Creek, Wisconsin In my role as Director of Marketing I was responsible for managing all marketing campaigns set up for financial advisors which included direct and online mailings, staffing and events. I was accountable for business development and worked towards targets to recruit new clients and retain existing business. I created and maintained financial portfolios on an annual and bi-annual basis as well as maintaining and managing the company website, frequently updating with new events… Show more In my role as Director of Marketing I was responsible for managing all marketing campaigns set up for financial advisors which included direct and online mailings, staffing and events. I was accountable for business development and worked towards targets to recruit new clients and retain existing business. I created and maintained financial portfolios on an annual and bi-annual basis as well as maintaining and managing the company website, frequently updating with new events, graphics and commercial spots. I regularly liaised with TV and radio outlets to obtain commercial advertising and print companies for billboards and print ads as well as managing the direct mail program and running several campaigns simultaneously. I also created promotional copy for ad campaigns, company taglines and direct mailings. Show less