Experience

Magical Vacation Planner

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Personal Vacation Advisor

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  I offer concierge level services in vacation planning at no cost to my clients. I create and customize vacations that allow my clients to enjoy time with the family and create memories that will last a lifetime. I specialize in Disney*, Universal, Cruising, All-Inclusive Vacations and Guided tours throughout North America, South America and Europe. *As a Disney travel professional, I offer over 20 years worth of experience in travel to Disneyland, Disney World, Disney Cruises and Aulani. Show less



Hope's Promise

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

• Event Planner (Contract)

  • 2017 - Present

  Provide project management expertise over two annual fundraising events – the Hope’s Promise Food Festival and Annual Golf Tournament. Increased fundraising net revenue for Hope’s Promise Food Festival by 55% from 2018 to 2019. Increased fundraising net revenue for Hope’s Promise Golf Tournament by 13% from 2018 to 2019. Work closely with staff and Executive Director to develop goals that maximize fundraising, donor engagement and public awareness. Manage all aspects of event planning including project management, vendor relationships, fundraising, staff and volunteer delegation, budget, overseeing day-of events, marketing and communication. Continually seek ways to decrease expenses and increase fundraising including increasing sponsorships, increasing volunteer hours while reducing employee hours, strategically compiling items for silent auctions and implementing efficiencies such as web-based ticketing and auction bidding. Show less



Little Blessings ELC

• Director of Operations & Marketing

  • 2007 - 2012

  Member of the leadership team and responsible for marketing, business operations and supervision of two directors and 30+ employees. Oversaw center operations, budgets, payables, expenses, licensing regulations and program development. Captured and analyze financial and center trends including tuition, revenue, accounts receivable and enrollment. Aligned marketing initiatives with company’s objectives in growth, profits and brand recognition. Responsible for company rename, rebrand (logo) and website redesign. Developed and implemented marketing plan, budget and all marketing collateral including direct mail, flyers, print ads, press releases, website, emails and community events. Show less



Richmond American Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Account Executive (Internal Agency)

  • 2006 - 2007

  Managed all strategic marketing initiatives for the Mid-Atlantic and Florida regions with a media budget exceeding $10 million. Lead Account Executive for Richmond’s 35th anniversary campaign. Continually gained in-depth knowledge of the client’s business (product and marketplace) in order to provide strategic marketing recommendations. Collaborated with creative services teams on concept generation, design, messaging, and execution of print ads, direct mail, flyers, radio, emails, web ads and billboards.Provided exceptional service and timely communication to all clients and key stakeholders.Strong leader and proven ability to train, mentor, and manage account executives and account coordinators. Show less

• Advertising Project Manager (internal ad agency)

  • 2005 - 2006

  Managed all retail marketing graphics and collateral required to open Home Galleries nationwide. Worked in conjunction with National Marketing, National Merchandising, National Design Center, vendors and department heads to coordinate projects, manage advertising budgets and maintain schedules and deadlines. Provided exceptional client service by proactively managing all projects and providing timely communication to internal clients and key stakeholders.Key accomplishments: Led initiative to upgrade all Home Gallery interactive videos and kiosks. Key team member in strategy and execution of Home Gallery rebrand. Show less