Experience

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  The Foundation for Western Washington University & Alumni

  • Bellingham, Washington, United States

  • Senior Director for Planned Giving at the Foundation for Western Washington University & Alumni

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Bellingham, Washington, United States

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  Western Washington University Foundation

  • Senior Director for Planned Giving

    • Jun 2012 - Present

    Oversight of university-wide gift planning strategies at Western Washington University. Responsible for the development and implementation of tailored and personalized discovery, engagement strategies, gift solicitations, and stewardship processes for the planned gift program at WWU. Also responsible for assisting all other development colleagues at the university when planned giving expertise is required / desired to pursue, propose, and/or close a planned gift.

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  Bioplex Nutrition, Inc. and Jovan's Pure Nutrition, LLC

  • Blaine, WA

  • In-house Counsel and Director of Marketing

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Blaine, WA

    Drafted various legal documents including employment agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, technology license agreements, brokerage agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.Provided trademark counseling and clearance, and trademark prosecution within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Led the branding and marketing strategy for a new grocery item, achieving success in gaining global acceptance of the product within Whole Foods Market, and placing the product in several regions of Whole Foods and with many other grocers and food co-ops.

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  Hugh Lewis, Attorney at Law, P.C.

  • Associate Attorney

    • Mar 2007 - Jun 2009

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  Talbot Investmment Company

  • Vice President - Real Estate Division

    • Jul 2001 - Dec 2006

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  True North Communications, Inc.

  • Counsel

    • Aug 1999 - May 2001

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  Kirkland & Ellis

  • Associate

    • 1996 - 1999