Experience

Chowgirls Catering

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Specialist

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Minneapolis, MN Work with clients to provide exceptional service for all their catering and bar needs.



American Cancer Society

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

• Senior Corporate Relations Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Manage relationships with Fortune 1000 business accounts to raise $450,000 in 2022 through corporate gifts, grants, event sponsorships, and employee giving and volunteerism; Lead executives from the State Board on Corporate Outreach subcommittee; Utilize Salesforce to ensure sales process is being followed and donors receive timely stewardship touchpoints



Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  Planned and executed five annual Signature Events to raise over $700,000 total in 2020 including ensuring each event stayed on or under budget; Built relationships with 40 sponsors to solicit donations for events, bringing in $130,000; Managed three development and customer service employees and four recurring volunteers; Analyzed annual fund giving to create and implement strategies for donor retention; Key member of culture committee, responsible for company events and morale

• Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Minneapolis, MN Supported over 50 community fundraising events each year led by businesses, churches, youth groups, and other organizations; Wrote emails that went out to thousands of supporters; Managed volunteers at community and Signature Events

• Development Assistant

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Supported Director in planning five Signature Events; Managed five large auctions including procuring in-kind donations and writing package descriptions; Managed and updated each ticketing and event website; Provided back-up support to front desk and provided superior customer service to callers and guests.



612Brew

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Minneapolis, MN Promoted, priced, coordinated, and supervised the execution of all private and public events; Wrote and executed contracts, booked food trucks and musicians, and organized the public-facing calendar of events; Managed a team of ten brand ambassadors including interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and termination



Camp Fire Minnesota

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Annual Fund Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2017

  St. Louis Park, MN Planned two annual fundraising events and grew revenue from $250,000 to $350,000; Led event committee with board members and community supporters; Voiced organization's two social media identities and wrote content for monthly newsletter