Experience

Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Special Events & Community Fundraising

  • Nov 2017 - Present



Make A Wish Metro New York and Western New York

• Lake Success, New York

• Manager, Special Events

  • Jan 2015 - Present



American Diabetes Association

• Associate Director

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

• Manager, Special Events & Fundraising

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2015



Platinum Site Development

• Hicksville, NY

• Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

  Primary Responsibilities: Evaluate a variety of traditional print advertising outlets and determine the best option to reach our target demographic. Manage submissions for home improvement events, and leverage awards as assets for use in marketing materials. Handle company participation in home shows and expos; design booth layout using a variety of promotional resources. Responsible for content, design, and execution of newsletter mailings current and prospective clients. Maintain company website and facebook page by updating with news of sponsorships, events, awards, and photographs of current project progress. Show less



Boomer Esiason Foundation

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

  Primary Responsibilities: Oversaw and maintained Team Boomer, BEF’s athletic program aimed at encouraging individuals with cystic fibrosis to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Evaluated potential venues for Team Boomer fundraisers and worked directly with athletic participants on training and prep work necessary for event participation. Responsible for sale of tickets, athletic publications, and other related materials for large BEF sporting events. Organized sponsorships and coordinated sponsor signage, product placement, and other public exposure outlets at events. Worked with other sports organizations on continuing and potential future athletic event collaborations. Evaluated applicants for Cystic Fibrosis athletic scholarships; arranged in-person interviews around the United States and assessed candidates on a variety of athletic, academic, and community service criteria. Accomplishments: Managed the Charity Number Program-2010 NYC Marathon choosing 120 runners, and raising over $550,000 Planned and launched the first ever cystic fibrosis run in Central Park attracting over 7,500 participants Show less



Mid Island Gymnastics

• Gymnastics Coach

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  Primary Responsibilities: Evaluated/Instructed groups and individuals in the fundamentals of gymnastics Demonstrated techniques and methods of participation Coached the USAG competitive teams Level 4-6, and choreographed balance beam routines for Level 7-8 Coordinated practice, competition and travel schedules, setup and broke down all gymnastics equipment Primary Responsibilities: Evaluated/Instructed groups and individuals in the fundamentals of gymnastics Demonstrated techniques and methods of participation Coached the USAG competitive teams Level 4-6, and choreographed balance beam routines for Level 7-8 Coordinated practice, competition and travel schedules, setup and broke down all gymnastics equipment