Experience

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  Riverview School

  • Sandwich MA

  • Gala Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Sandwich MA

    Happy to be back at Riverview managing the 2018 Village of Dreams Gala, while I continue my Development work at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! Love the diversity of the two part-time jobs!

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  New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!

  • New Bedford, MA

  • Development Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • New Bedford, MA

    Development of corporate sponsorships for exhibitions and educational programming. Coordinate Director's Advisory Board ( high-end donors), coordinate events and assist with annual appeal and membership campaigns. Direct marketing efforts for the Museum.

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  Cranberry Gardens Inn

  • Wareham, MA

  • Innkeeper

    • 2000 - Present
    • Wareham, MA

    Own and run a B&B in Wareham MA with my husband David, providing a charming and comfortable New England Inn atmosphere with excellent customer service and delicious home cooked breakfasts.

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  Sail Martha's Vineyard

  • Martha's Vineyard

  • Development Consultant

    • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Martha's Vineyard

    Coordinated development efforts for the Vineyard Cup Regatta, which takes place the 2nd weekend of July. The Regatta is run through the SailMV program, which, for the past 25 years, has taught Island children to sail and educated them about their maritime heritage. The Regatta is proud to be a zero waste event and SailMV leads the effort in sustainability for the waters off the Island.

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  Consultant

  • Artists for Humanity

  • Development Consultant

    • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
    • Artists for Humanity

    Corporate Sponsorship development for Artists for Humanity's Greatest Party on Earth - 10th Annual Fundraiser

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  Riverview School

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    • Dec 2009 - Aug 2014

    Directed the marketing and communications for Riverview School, located in E. Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod. Riverview is a coeducational private boarding school for students, ages 12-22. Responsible for the school's Facebook page; updating the website; writing and editing the school newsletter; driving the social network; managing events; marketing to professional associations and parents of potential students; coordinating alumni relations; controlling facility rentals and usage; marketing the school's cafe and thrift store; fundraising; and coordinating communications.

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  Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

  • Marketing Consultant

    • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

    Consulted at the Zeiterion Performing Arts center for 5 months in Development and Marketing. The Zeiterion is a 1200 seat theater in New Bedford MA which showcases 30-40 diverse performances a year; has extensive educational and community outreach programs; and provides major economic stimulus for the southcoast region of Massachusetts.

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  Reynolds DeWalt

  • Director of New Business Development

    • 2007 - 2008

    Researched and networked with potential business customers to garner additional jobs and new accounts for this marketing and print management firm. Worked closely with the sales team to co-ordinate account/customer service.

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  The Boston Globe

  • Boston MA

  • Development Manager NIE

    • May 2005 - Nov 2007
    • Boston MA

    Raised funds for the Newspaper in Education program through advertising campaigns, an annual auction, foundations, community partnerships and community networking.

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  Bank of America

  • Senior Manager Corp. Sponsorships

    • Oct 1993 - Jun 2003

    Responsible for cultural and not-for-profit portfolio for corporate sponsorships, creating new proprietary programs. Established in-dept relationships and partnerships, advertising campaigns and special events to market and support the Bank. Created Museums On Us!, a nationally recognized, multi-faceted marketing program for Bank of America.

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  Conventures, Inc.

  • Senior Account Executive

    • 1987 - 1993

    Proposed and managed budgets, advertising, volunteers, timelines, and major events including, but not limited to, Sail Boston 92, Polaroid's 50th Anniversary, Tufts 10K Race, BCBS Gala and the Boston Children's Museum re-opening, in the Boston market.