Experience

CityLab High School Foundation

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • 2019 - Present

  • Develop, maintain, and support the Foundation’s Board of Directors; serve as ex-officio of each committee including, marketing, development, governance, recruiting, advisory council, programming and events; oversee and build board engagement in the strategic direction of the Foundation and its ongoing operations; create a culture of transparency and communication throughout the Foundation. • Actively facilitate the involvement of the Foundation’s board members, committees, partnering organizations, funders and other volunteers in special events, school tours and other CityLab High School programming. • Plan and execute the Annual Summit, a two-day symposium, including coordinating and managing all primary event components (event development, fundraising, marketing, communications, management of volunteers and third parties). • Develop new initiatives for the Foundation including website creation and implementation of online donations and gift acknowledgement, streamlining of reporting and communications, new member orientation for the Board of Directors, and the design and oversight of marketing and event materials. Show less



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

  • 2013 - 2019

  • Advised and supported academic institutions in developing and executing strategic plans and events to meet defined targets and objectives. • Directed staff, Board of Trustees and volunteers in establishing goals, managing and overseeing committees, and implementing new initiatives including alumni programs, donor relations and development, capital campaigns, and overall governance and data management. • Planned and executed Annual Fund campaigns including development of marketing materials, solicitation strategies, data analysis, donor cultivation procedures, and training tools for staff and volunteers. • Organized annual and special fundraising events including originating and developing donors, designing event communication and marketing strategies, and managing volunteers and third party vendors. • Advised and assisted in hiring development personnel and training staff and volunteers. Show less



Ann & Nate Levine Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • 2011 - 2012

  • Oversaw and directed all fundraising and development efforts including developing and executing strategic plans and events to meet defined targets and objectives. • Planned and executed all primary components of a variety of fundraising events including event development, marketing, communications, and coordination and management of volunteers and third parties. Increased revenue by 40% (year-over-year) through donor expansion efforts. • Planned and executed Annual Fund campaign including implementation of initiatives for donor cultivation, data analysis, marketing and training. Increased participation by 20% and increased donations by 10% (year-over-year). • Created new capital growth initiatives including payroll deductions for employee donations, electronic auction bidding, streamlined reporting, gift acknowledgement, and integrated office systems. Show less



Akiba Academy of Dallas

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Development Director

  • 2006 - 2010

  • Oversaw and directed all fundraising and development efforts including developing and executing strategic plans and events to meet defined targets and objectives. • Planned and executed all aspects of multiple fundraising events including managing event development, donor program, event marketing, community communications, coordination of volunteers, and oversight of third party vendors. Integrated new fundraising technology and restructured costs associated with event management resulting in a 30% increase in donations. • Planned and executed numerous annual giving campaigns including the implementation of donor origination and cultivation, marketing efforts and training of staff and volunteers, which resulting in increased participation by 45% as well as a 25% increase in donations over a two year period. • Created new initiatives including development of annual reports, online giving, online auction events, electronic invoicing, streamlined reporting and data analysis, gift acknowledgement and integrated office systems. • Developed grant proposals for a variety of local and national foundations and was awarded funding to support programming and new educational initiatives. Show less



Credit Suisse First Boston

• Assistant Vice President & Regional Administrator, Legal & Compliance Department

  • 2001 - 2004

  • Established recruitment programs for new employees including development and implementation of hiring processes for permanent and temporary personnel, including coordinating with recruiters, scheduling interviews and assessing candidates for various roles. • Coordinated with executive staff and managers to implement staffing strategies in order to redistribute assignments and redevelop existing positions resulting in improved productivity and reduction of administrative expenses by 20%. • Conducted and evaluated orientation programs for new hires. • Coordinated planning for department move to new office location as well as manages all associated inter-departmental moves and office setups. • Managed a team of direct reports and was responsible for delegation of assignments, performance evaluations and resolving personnel issues. Show less



Shearman & Sterling LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, Litigation and Antitrust Legal Assistants

  • 1995 - 2001

  • Recruited and managed a staff of over 30 legal assistants as well as contract attorneys and interns to support the firm’s litigation and antitrust departments. Oversaw all aspects of the legal assistant program including hiring, training, assignments and management of caseloads, performance evaluations and personnel issue resolution. • Developed and administered junior associate training programs as well as initiated implementation of mentor and pro-bono advocacy programs for senior legal assistants. • Organized and oversaw conferences and special events for the litigation and antitrust departments including summer outings, holiday parties and business development opportunities. Managed program budgets and event logistics including programming, oversight of third party vendors and communications. Show less



Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Case Manager

  • 1993 - 1995

  • Managed staff for multi-jurisdictional litigations including the organization and coordination of document productions and distributions. • Supported case preparation including drafting of pleadings, organizing materials for depositions and trials, cite-checking briefs and communicating case progress. • Managed staff for multi-jurisdictional litigations including the organization and coordination of document productions and distributions. • Supported case preparation including drafting of pleadings, organizing materials for depositions and trials, cite-checking briefs and communicating case progress.