Experience

UT Permian Basin

• Higher Education

• Manager of Advancement Services

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Provide administrative, organizational, and project-management support to vice president and development directors • Utilize advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM database to implement, develop, and maintain business operations • Implement donor relations and stewardship programs, including gift processing and receipting, acknowledgements, and recognition • Manage VP and office calendars (appointments, meetings, travel) and all related correspondence • Coordinate travel, hotel and transportation, including trip itineraries, prospect research and expense reporting • Provide assistance in composing, editing and proofreading correspondence, proposals and reports • Plan and oversee reorganization of complex hard and soft filing systems • Ensure compliance with fundraising policies, including endowment agreements. Interface with finance and accounting staff regarding gift entry, gift posting, fund creation, gift restrictions, and audit reporting. • Maintain and reconcile departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, perform analysis on accounts; prepare special and recurring reports and authorize payments within prescribed limits; make recommendations for purchases • Help maintain security and accuracy of proprietary donor database • Assist guests/visitors, facilitate caller/visitor inquiries, route and distribute incoming mail and other materials, and prepare outgoing mail and packages • Serve as administrative liaison with other departments on campus and outside organizations and agencies concerning administrative policies, procedures and practices • Onboard new department employees and manage annual student internship program Show less



Texas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Projects - Administrative Assistant III

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Provide high level of administrative, organizational, and project-management support to Director of Special Projects, specifically related to planning and execution of 75+ annual events for the Office of the President. Provide high level of administrative, organizational, and project-management support to Director of Special Projects, specifically related to planning and execution of 75+ annual events for the Office of the President.



Brown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Donor Relations Associate for Special Events and Stewardship

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Served on Special Events Team to develop, implement and measure 150+ events per year for University alumni, volunteers, donors and friends around the world, and on Stewardship Reporting and Compliance Team in carrying out comprehensive stewardship program of donor recognition and University fund reporting. Served on Special Events Team to develop, implement and measure 150+ events per year for University alumni, volunteers, donors and friends around the world, and on Stewardship Reporting and Compliance Team in carrying out comprehensive stewardship program of donor recognition and University fund reporting.



Lawrence Technological University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advancement Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Provided administrative, organizational, and event- and project-management support to associate vice president, three major gift officers, director of alumni relations and annual giving, and senior director of special events. Provided administrative, organizational, and event- and project-management support to associate vice president, three major gift officers, director of alumni relations and annual giving, and senior director of special events.



Michigan Design Center

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Events Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

  Planned and managed marketing, advertising and public relations efforts, and events and programs for interior design center with 30+ home-furnishings showrooms and trade community members. Planned and managed marketing, advertising and public relations efforts, and events and programs for interior design center with 30+ home-furnishings showrooms and trade community members.



Washington University in St. Louis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Secretary

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2011

  Provided administrative, organizational and project-management support with a proactive focus to three Alumni & Development gift officers, as well as a commitment to all levels of the University Advancement Team. Provided administrative, organizational and project-management support with a proactive focus to three Alumni & Development gift officers, as well as a commitment to all levels of the University Advancement Team.



John Phifer Marrs Interiors

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations/Marketing Consultant

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  Planned and managed public relations/marketing efforts for full-service interior design firm and on-site retail shop. Planned and managed public relations/marketing efforts for full-service interior design firm and on-site retail shop.



Meeting Professionals International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Communications

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

  Created, implemented and oversaw integrated communications campaign for new organizational vision and global strategy, annual conferences and events, and member products and programs. Created, implemented and oversaw integrated communications campaign for new organizational vision and global strategy, annual conferences and events, and member products and programs.



Levenson & Brinker Public Relations

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2005 - Dec 2006

  Managed administrative and account services for chief executive officer, president, and agency team of 15. Managed administrative and account services for chief executive officer, president, and agency team of 15.