Director of Development and Outreach

• Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Staff Analyst | Title VI Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

Director Of Admissions

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2017

• Manage all events of Admissions Office and Administrative Committees of private infant – 8th grade Christian school • Coordinated all campus marketing initiatives with communications staff • Coordinated Annual Fund Campaigns and Alumni biographies/programs • Manage parent and faculty engagement programs, events and activities • Analyzed and reported budget, admissions, event and parent volunteer data • Facilitated the building of relationships with internal and external communities • Conducted facilities analysis and created strategy for campus improvements • Coordinated and conducted family education events and major campus-wide events Show less

Event Manager

• Mar 2002 - Aug 2016

Create a dynamic event experience for clients seeking to host corporate, social, and non-profit events. Design and produce thematic corporate, non-profit and social special events (fundraising, promotional, incentive and educational events) and (local and international weddings, private parties, and children's festivals); Manage project initiation through evaluation; Generate client leads and vendor relationships; Prepare and analyze project budgets; Prepare oral and written presentations for prospective clients; Develop event marketing plans; Negotiate vendor contracts for venues, catering, transportation, accommodations, entertainment and specialty services; Collaborate with and manage event staff and personnel; Produce theatrical stage productions (6 years); Market and promote events utilizing a myriad of media sources. Show less

Owner

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

I created dynamic experiences for those with whom I interact. This is who I am and what I do. As a partner in CoInside, I facilitated the collaboration of independent business owners and community members. We created an open format co-working space in Houston focused on sparking the uncommon business connections and projects that will change the face of Houston business. CoInside offered event space for the convergence of our members and the Houston community. I created dynamic experiences for those with whom I interact. This is who I am and what I do. As a partner in CoInside, I facilitated the collaboration of independent business owners and community members. We created an open format co-working space in Houston focused on sparking the uncommon business connections and projects that will change the face of Houston business. CoInside offered event space for the convergence of our members and the Houston community.

Magnet Coodinator

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

Established recruiting and admissions goals;Mentored new Magnet coordinators;Developed marketing plan and materials to meet admissions goals;Conducted presentations to audiences of 100+ daily;Managed audition process and mailings to 1000+ applicants;Conducted orientation activities for entering students;Produced nationally recognized stage production.

Career and Technology Education Teacher

• Apr 1998 - Aug 2007

Facilitated office management, communication, typing, speaking, and career preparation skills to middle and high school students through the use of teaching aids and various exercises;Monitor and track the academic progress of students;Collaborate in several on-campus committees and organizations to promote student achievement within the public school system;Assist in the annual review of the School Improvement Plan;2005 High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Teacher of the Year. Show less

Consumer Banker

• Apr 1997 - Apr 1998

Maintained daily sales production for monthly goal tracking; Organized promotional events to provide awareness of banking location; Created synergistic relationships with various companies to generate increased business through referrals; Initiated new client accounts. Maintained daily sales production for monthly goal tracking; Organized promotional events to provide awareness of banking location; Created synergistic relationships with various companies to generate increased business through referrals; Initiated new client accounts.