Experience

Bellarmine Preparatory School
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director of Philanthropy

  • Sep 2022 - Present


Lighthouse Christian School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2022

  Established protocols for Development Office that resulted in donor acquisitions. Created strategy for sponsorship program, and led the planning for small and large engagement events. Consistently exceeded fundraising targets, securing substantial financial support for mission-driven initiatives. Cultivated donor relationships, identified new funding opportunities, and crafted compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders. Established protocols for Development Office that resulted in donor acquisitions. Created strategy for sponsorship program, and led the planning for small and large engagement events. Consistently exceeded fundraising targets, securing substantial financial support for mission-driven initiatives. Cultivated donor relationships, identified new funding opportunities, and crafted compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders.



Delta Air Lines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Communications

  • Feb 2008 - Jun 2014

  Company spokesperson, created and executed communications plans for media response, social media, internal communications and executive communications. Responsible for communications planning for "on-call" after-hours media issues. Supervised real-time social media communications during crisis events. Created crisis communications plans for Delta's executive leadership team. Designated as GO-TEAM member for on-site support of an aircraft incident. Coordinated a variety of yearly emergency response training drills and exercises for domestic and international regions. Created internal and external communication plans for assigned divisions and Delta domestic and international code-share partners. Coordinated media communications for the merger with Northwest Airlines in 2008. Show less



South Dakota Air National Guard

• Joint Force Headquarters

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Joint Force Headquarters Plans Officer, led and maintained the emergency response plan for the 114th Fighter Wing Unit. Coordinated and participated in nation-wide and regional wartime readiness training activities with other military branches.Built relationships with key teams within each branch of service to cross-utilize resources for support for emergencies.Worked closely with first responders within the community to strengthen resource management and support.Coordinated working teams to mobilize for national exercises.Created cross-training opportunities for unit members that enhanced readiness. Show less

• Public Affairs Officer

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  Unit spokesperson. Organized news content for all communications to unit members, senior leadership and community partners.

• Lead Photographer

  • Sep 1988 - Jan 1997

  Photographer assigned to shoot still photos of VIP's, and organizational senior leaders. Documented all unit activities and provided photos for local and national news agencies.



Aircraft Data Fusion

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2003 - 2007

  Developed external public relations campaign for new software products. Developed external public relations campaign for new software products.



Sun Country Airlines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Customer Service

  • 1997 - 2003

  Responsible for overall customer service operation, philosophy and upholding the service standards for the airline. Responsible for overall customer service operation, philosophy and upholding the service standards for the airline.