Experience

Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Stewardship

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Create and build a culture of gratitude and stewardship throughout the Catholic Church in southwest Iowa by recognizing God as the source of all goodness. Supports the mission, goals and programs of the Diocese of Des Moines by leading annual fundraising efforts and integrated marketing campaigns. Initiate and coordinate visionary, long-term fundraising campaigns across a constituent base of 37,000 registered Catholics living in 23 counties of southwest Iowa. Ensure integrity of gift tracking mechanisms through two CRM databases – Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and ParishSOFT. Develop and maintain strong relationships with parish leadership, top supporters, and annual constituents. Responsible for proposing and balancing the department budget. Hire, train, and manage department staff.



Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Responsible for communicating the Catholic Foundation’s mission through all forms of marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives. Coordinated all grant distributions, events, and direct marketing initiatives. Assisted in managing the CFSWIA operational and administrative efforts. https://catholicfoundationiowa.org/ Responsible for communicating the Catholic Foundation’s mission through all forms of marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives. Coordinated all grant distributions, events, and direct marketing initiatives. Assisted in managing the CFSWIA operational and administrative efforts. https://catholicfoundationiowa.org/



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants and Contracts Specialist, Office of Research and Innovation

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Interpreted sponsor guidelines and submitted proposal applications for external funding to over 100 different sponsoring agencies with varying legal and financial requirements. Reviewed proposals and budgets for compliance to applicable regulations and policies to minimize University liability. Reviewed award terms/conditions for acceptance, prepared new awards, and addressed research compliance issues. Interpreted sponsor guidelines and submitted proposal applications for external funding to over 100 different sponsoring agencies with varying legal and financial requirements. Reviewed proposals and budgets for compliance to applicable regulations and policies to minimize University liability. Reviewed award terms/conditions for acceptance, prepared new awards, and addressed research compliance issues.



Town of Normal, IL

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Marketing and Communications Intern

  • May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Marketed town events, programs, and projects. Prepared content for speeches, press releases, social media, newsletters, graphics, and TV/radio interviews. Arranged pre-coordination and set-up for events/programs. Special projects included: the Town of Normal Emergency Management Plan and Harmon Arts Grant administration. Marketed town events, programs, and projects. Prepared content for speeches, press releases, social media, newsletters, graphics, and TV/radio interviews. Arranged pre-coordination and set-up for events/programs. Special projects included: the Town of Normal Emergency Management Plan and Harmon Arts Grant administration.



WZND Radio, Illinois State University

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Hired and managed 30 Directors and over 100 staff members on a 24/7 radio network. Supervised all off-air and on-air departmental responsibilities. Balanced a $30,000 budget and served as President of the Registered Student Organization.Conducted weekly Management Council and Directors Meetings.

• External Relations Director

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  Developed station press releases and quarterly newsletters.Facilitated station professional development events, advance scholarship, award, and job opportunities, and served as a liaison for all WZND alumni.Formulated and upheld station policy as a member of WZND Management Council.Conducted weekly newscasts and provided coverage of local news and sports as a WZND newscaster.



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Body Vice President

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Served a student population of over 20,000 students in university shared governance. Coordinated the largest Emerging Leaders Program in program history targeting the transition of 23 college freshmen to student leaders. Supervised the placement of over 200 students to university-wide committee appointments. Previous experience as 2013-2014 Student Life Senator and 2012-2013 Off-Campus Senator. Served a student population of over 20,000 students in university shared governance. Coordinated the largest Emerging Leaders Program in program history targeting the transition of 23 college freshmen to student leaders. Supervised the placement of over 200 students to university-wide committee appointments. Previous experience as 2013-2014 Student Life Senator and 2012-2013 Off-Campus Senator.