Experience

School for Advanced Research

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement Operations

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Donor Relations Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

  •Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:-Develop individual plans/strategies for each prospect.-Play an active role in the cultivation and stewardship of prospective and current donors.-Help plan and execute annual giving campaigns and donor events.-Help segment donor lists and develop strategies to increase major giving on an annual basis.•Major Gift and Moves Management:-Develop, initiate, and maintain systems to track major gift prospects.-Create and implement customized stewardship plans for major donors.-Plan contacts or moves for each prospect.-Communicate regularly and steward past donors.•Prospect Research:-Identify and develop a list of prospects.-Conduct research and develop a profile for each prospect.-Identify prospects for major and planned gifts.



Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants and Major Gifts Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  •Provided hands-on management of all aspects of the Museum’s corporate, foundation, and government grant management process, including identification, cultivation and stewardship of grant prospects•Served as the primary contact and steward for relationships with corporations, foundations, and government agencies, building connections, making introductions to staff and Board members, communicating pertinent information, and informing and engaging these Museum supporters•Solicited major gifts from current and perspective donors, by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding funding relationships.•Worked collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development and advancement staff, and other representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for Museum priorities. Monitors all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations.



New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce; Partnership for Responsible Business

• Statewide Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2014

  As part of the New Mexico Green Chamber, my role was to assist in the following: promote a voice of responsible business in New Mexico; build and create a statewide network of locally-owned independent businesses; advocate public policies that help businesses succeed and communities thrive, promote civic involvement, social responsibility and environmental health; support small businesses and entrepreneurship; create economic development with clean energy; and support and promote green business.•Wrote and edited website content, managed ongoing updates, and ensured new and consistent information was posted regularly•Created and implemented social media strategy to engage members and manage event updates •Created and edited content for communications and collateral materials including, but not limited to, brochures, statewide monthly newsletter, press releases, email blasts, and promotional flyers•Served as event coordinator for statewide projects such as the Sustainable Business Summit (partnering with Albuquerque Business First), Recycling Recognition Program (partnering with New Mexico Recycling Coalition) and the Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Conference•Served as local event coordinator for Albuquerque Green Drinks, a monthly networking event hosting a variety of speakers presenting on green, sustainable, and buy local initiatives around the state•Helped with grant and donor research, such as grant writing, compiling deliverable reports, campaign materials, and organizing fundraising activities and events



NM Pie Company

• Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Developed a comprehensive business plan to expand operations, open a local cafe/bakery, and launch a complementary marketing campaign to drive business. Developed a comprehensive business plan to expand operations, open a local cafe/bakery, and launch a complementary marketing campaign to drive business.



Eating Disorders Institute of New Mexico

• Consultant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Provided a marketing assessment that examined market size potential, the feasibility of direct marketing, and presented a marketing plan to grow the business over the next 5 years. Provided a marketing assessment that examined market size potential, the feasibility of direct marketing, and presented a marketing plan to grow the business over the next 5 years.



SOLpower SOLutions, LLC

• Consultant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Provided an evaluation of potential markets for an innovative product in development, focusing on:a. Evaluating market segments that have the most need for the new productb. Areas where mobility of product will provide great advantagec. Feasibility of alternative segments d. Competitive analysis for each of the market segments identified Provided an evaluation of potential markets for an innovative product in development, focusing on:a. Evaluating market segments that have the most need for the new productb. Areas where mobility of product will provide great advantagec. Feasibility of alternative segments d. Competitive analysis for each of the market segments identified



Brazil Consulting Initiative

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Brazil Consulting Initiative was a year-long development that resulted in leading multiple site visits throughout Brazil for a team of six graduate students, an in-depth analysis of the cultural, administrative, geographical, and economic similarities and differences between Brazil and New Mexico, as well as a comprehensive ecotourism consulting report to aid the Amazonian communities during the upcoming World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Brazil Consulting Initiative was a year-long development that resulted in leading multiple site visits throughout Brazil for a team of six graduate students, an in-depth analysis of the cultural, administrative, geographical, and economic similarities and differences between Brazil and New Mexico, as well as a comprehensive ecotourism consulting report to aid the Amazonian communities during the upcoming World Cup and 2016 Olympics.



Technology Commercialization Analysis for Basilisk, LLC

• Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Provided an in-depth analysis and feasibility study of the commercial potential of a local New Mexican technology in the commercialization of the product and service in an entrepreneurial setting. Provided an in-depth analysis and feasibility study of the commercial potential of a local New Mexican technology in the commercialization of the product and service in an entrepreneurial setting.



Faulu Microfinance Bank

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Microfinance Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Faulu Kenya is the leading microfinance firm in Kenya, promoting grassroots empowerment and poverty alleviation through group lending. Gained a well-rounded understanding of microfinance and the micro-lending process in an emerging economy. Faulu Kenya is the leading microfinance firm in Kenya, promoting grassroots empowerment and poverty alleviation through group lending. Gained a well-rounded understanding of microfinance and the micro-lending process in an emerging economy.



Ivan Karp Emerging Economies Program: Kenya

• Project Consultant

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  Collaborating with Lan-X Africa, a consulting firm in Nairobi, provided consulting services to an animal feeds manufacturer and distributer, a hotel resort, and an information communication technology company in Nairobi. Collaborating with Lan-X Africa, a consulting firm in Nairobi, provided consulting services to an animal feeds manufacturer and distributer, a hotel resort, and an information communication technology company in Nairobi.



Edinburgh's Apprentice 2010: Innovative Consulting Edinburgh University

• Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

  Hosted fundraisers, organized events, advertised, and facilitated business-related tasks and scenarios for the competitors in an entrepreneurial contest. Expanded consulting skills through a variety of workshops with top consulting companies in UK, such as Capgemini. Hosted fundraisers, organized events, advertised, and facilitated business-related tasks and scenarios for the competitors in an entrepreneurial contest. Expanded consulting skills through a variety of workshops with top consulting companies in UK, such as Capgemini.