Director of Resource Development

• May 2023 - Present

Resource Development Manager

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

• Relaunched Readers Are Leaders after a two-year, pandemic-driven hiatus, resulting in more than 365 hours shared reading together between tutors and students• Supports the introduction of new giving initiatives, including 365 Small Business Giving Circle• Provides the support and leadership necessary to meet the community’s ongoing needs and grow a network of philanthropy• Coordinates workplace campaigns with ambassadors, collaborating to reach the maximum financial resource potential of each specific business/partnership• Researches, identifies and develops relationships with lapsed, lapsing and non-giving accounts to establish new account development.• Oversees activities and operations of assigned UWKC Community & Education initiatives, including Readers are Leaders (RAL) and Imagination Library(IL)• Maintains and develops UWKC’s public website, marketing materials, social media, digital assets, mailings and other documents Show less

Ride Operator

• Jul 2022 - Present

Corporate Partnerships Team Member

• Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

•Acts as product specialist for guests to experience sampling from corporate partners•Prepares and maintains organized product display and excess stock•Engages with guests in a positive, welcoming manner and addresses immediate concerns

Development Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

•Creates, drafts and schedules social media content with relevant organizational updates and soft content, leading to an increase in Facebook followers by more than 35 percent •Executes organization and planning of donor related activities and annual fundraisers, including the annual Spaghetti Dinner, which saw a 10% growth in revenue, and the annual Golf Outing •Initiated KAC’s first Facebook fundraisers, raising a combined total of more than 15K dollars •Oversees innovative initiatives such as KAC CARES Packages, which delivered roughly 500 care packages to program participants amidst COVID-19 •Leads communication efforts with local media sources to transform everyday operational efforts into newsworthy stories •Composes digital and print assets to promote the agency and increase brand awareness •Solicits new and current donors, growing community network and donor database •Serves on the Engagement Committee to brainstorm employee retention activities, team building strategies and company-wide communication methods Show less

Content Marketing Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

•Generated timely social media, industry blog and other end-user facing content, including monthly Tradesman Club e-newsletter and weekly text message program •Worked closely with social media specialist to create consistent brand messaging •Completed A/B subject line testing to optimize open and click-through rates •Expanded text message strategy, contributing to 50 percent subscriber growth •Frequently wrote new product press releases and distributes to media contacts •Maintained existing and pursued new relationships with industry partners and influencers •Provided cross-departmental support to ensure successful product testing, SEO optimization, campaign integration and trade show efforts •Monitored user-generated content and loyalty rewards to establish consistent processes to be used across each platform Show less

Marketing & Development Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

•Expanded and executed planning of Dining for Donations fundraising, the Living with Grief Webinar, and the Brick Memorial Event

Marketing Intern

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

•Worked closely with the marketing department to design promotions, registration forms and write-ups for educational programs and fundraisers•Met with clients and members of the community to write newsletter articles

Marketing Associate

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

•Managed all social media accounts, e-mail communication, & the website and prepared bi-monthly analytical reports for each •Fulfilled marketing requests including promotional materials for special events •Frequently wrote press releases and distributed to media contacts •Managed all social media accounts, e-mail communication, & the website and prepared bi-monthly analytical reports for each •Fulfilled marketing requests including promotional materials for special events •Frequently wrote press releases and distributed to media contacts

Staff Reporter

• Mar 2014 - Feb 2017

▫Held interviews with various members of the Carthage Community ▫Met weekly deadlines and contributed unique article ideas at brainstorming sessions ▫Held interviews with various members of the Carthage Community ▫Met weekly deadlines and contributed unique article ideas at brainstorming sessions

Student Aide

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

▫Answer student and parent concerns or questions regarding Financial Aid ▫Record and file documents in an orderly, organized manner ▫Answer student and parent concerns or questions regarding Financial Aid ▫Record and file documents in an orderly, organized manner

Marketing Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

•Drafted informational mass e-mails including press releases through Constant Contact regarding upcoming events and exhibitions •Documented media contacts and featured news releases relating to recent or upcoming exhibitions from online and print sources •Drafted informational mass e-mails including press releases through Constant Contact regarding upcoming events and exhibitions •Documented media contacts and featured news releases relating to recent or upcoming exhibitions from online and print sources

Operations Intern

• May 2015 - Jul 2016

▫Coordinated and assisted with special events and promotions to ensure a positive experience for the guests and positive sales for the organization ▫Created and organized an Excel file to record daily admission reports for the gift shop ▫Designed and developed signage for some events using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator ▫Assisted customers with transactions by demonstrating patience and respect ▫Coordinated and assisted with special events and promotions to ensure a positive experience for the guests and positive sales for the organization ▫Created and organized an Excel file to record daily admission reports for the gift shop ▫Designed and developed signage for some events using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator ▫Assisted customers with transactions by demonstrating patience and respect

Carhop

• May 2012 - Dec 2013

Cashier

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011