Experience

Caltech

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Development

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Chief Advancement Officer for the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) division, 1 of 6 academic divisions at Caltech. Caltech - #9 Best National University 2022-2023 - U.S. News and World Report Chemistry @ Caltech - #2 Best Chemistry Programs 2022 - U.S. News and World Report Chemical Engineering @ Caltech - #2 Best Chemical Engineering Programs 2022 - U.S. News and World Report Chief Advancement Officer for the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) division, 1 of 6 academic divisions at Caltech. Caltech - #9 Best National University 2022-2023 - U.S. News and World Report Chemistry @ Caltech - #2 Best Chemistry Programs 2022 - U.S. News and World Report Chemical Engineering @ Caltech - #2 Best Chemical Engineering Programs 2022 - U.S. News and World Report



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Of Development

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2023

  Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts (February 2022 - Present) Director of Development, Principal Gifts (September 2018 - January 2022) Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts (June 2017 - August 2018) Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts (August 2016 - May 2017) Partner with and serve as a philanthropic advisor to alumni, parents, and friends of The University of Texas at Austin and the McCombs School of Business throughout the United States and Southeast Asia. Manage a team of 7 principal and major gift fundraisers. Assist the McCombs School of Business Chief Development Officer by co-leading the fundraising strategy and teams with the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts and the Senior Director of Development, Gift and Estate Planning. Secure major, principal, and planned gifts that fund undergraduate scholarships, MBA fellowships, faculty, programs, and facilities (opened new MBA building, Robert B. Rowling Hall, in February 2017 and planning for the new undergraduate business building, James J. and Miriam B. Mulva Hall). Managed the 65+ member New York for McCombs Council, a leadership program designed to strengthen the business school's alumni and corporate network, increase career opportunities, and provide alumni mentors for BBA and MBA students. The Council helped launched UTNY, a semester-long experiential program with a UT space in midtown Manhattan. Texas Development team awards: - 2020 CASE Sustained Excellence Award - 2020 CASE Overall Improvement Award in the Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with a Hospital category - 2019 CASE Sustained Excellence Award - 2019 CASE Overall Performance Award in the Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments over $350M category



Fordham University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Annual Giving Officer

  • Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  Associate Director, President's Club (July 2015 - July 2016) Assistant Director, President's Club (March 2014 - June 2015) Developed and implemented strategies to increase awareness and participation in the President’s Club, Fordham’s leadership annual giving program in collaboration with the Director of the Fordham Fund, Major Gift Officers, Special Events and Alumni Relations. Identified, qualified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded a portfolio of 150+ leadership annual giving and major gift prospects. Managed Fordham’s first Young Alumni Philanthropy Committee in partnership with Alumni Relations to foster young alumni giving and involvement in the Young Alumni President’s Club. Engaged Veterans & ROTC Alumni Chapter in establishing a veteran alumni giving program to support ROTC cadets and student veterans.



FINN Partners

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Associate, Global Issues

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  Designed and executed strategic public relations programs for clients in the nonprofit, education and technology sectors, such as the Verizon Foundation, the Arison Group, Advantix Systems and Shinnyo-en. Conducted media relations and secured coverage in high-profile national outlets, such as the Financial Times, The New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, Associated Press, The New Yorker, as well as top regional and trade publications. Researched and cultivated relationships with third-party influencers (media, advocacy groups, business and nonprofit partners), such as ABC, Clear Channel Radio, Habitat for Humanity, Girl Scouts of the USA. Drafted and edited press releases, pitches, talking points, fact sheets/FAQs, bios, op-eds/bylines and social media content.



Light Years Ahead

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2012

  Developed and managed strategic public relations programs for beauty, health and lifestyle clients; contributed to gaining national and regional distribution channels at Walgreens, CVS and Whole Foods. Conducted media relations and coordinated product mailings and spokesperson interviews. Garnered coverage in outlets, such as the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Doctors, The New York Times, Redbook, Shape and Men’s Health. Coordinated and attended over 30 New York and New Jersey (Bauer Media Group) press tours. Created and distributed press materials: press releases, fact sheets, pitch letters, biographies, case studies. Developed and presented new business proposals; helped sign 4 new clients in 2012.



Film Independent

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Publicity Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Supported Director of Publicity and Communications on nonprofit film program development, events and administration. Continued as a publicity volunteer in 2010. Tracked and archived over 500 media clippings for events, Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival. Managed press, celebrity talent and house photographer at FIND events. Supported Director of Publicity and Communications on nonprofit film program development, events and administration. Continued as a publicity volunteer in 2010. Tracked and archived over 500 media clippings for events, Independent Spirit Awards and LA Film Festival. Managed press, celebrity talent and house photographer at FIND events.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fire Control Officer, USS DECATUR (DDG-73)

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

  Directed administration, training, logistics and daily operations of 21 combat systems technicians focused on ballistic missile defense and anti-air warfare.Created and delivered over 150 mission presentations, tracked ship-wide projects and managed classified documentation.Collateral Duties: Public Affairs Officer (PAO), Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) Program Coordinator, Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO).

• Gunnery Officer and Repair Division Officer, USS MONTEREY (CG-61)

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2007

  Supervised the daily operations and training of 28 weapons and engineering technicians. Managed the maintenance and operation of weapons equipment and a department supply inventory valued at $250 million.Planned and organized over 35 projects and exercises in preparation for and during a 6-month deployment.Collateral Duties: Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Officer and Funds Custodian.