Experience

Gilda's Club Metro Detroit

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing & Events

  • May 2019 - Present

  • Development, design, create and manage print and digital collateral such as annual report, brochures, website, social media content, digital advertisements and newsletters• Responsible for creation, development, and management of all front facing channels including website, social media, newsletters as well as marketing materials• Develop and implement multi-channel fundraising appeals as part of annual giving program including direct mail piece, e-mails, and social media• Responsible for developing and executing signature events-driven fundraising activities and strategy to generate over $400,000 in revenue• Responsible for committee development and management, building and cultivating relationships with partners and vendors• Manage and maintain partnerships with multiple contractors to assist with marketing and event needsVolunteer and Leadership Roles: Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club Affiliate Network• Serve as Chair on the Network Council – a council that helps connect Headquarters to the affiliate network• Co-lead Affiliate Marketing Call – facilitate monthly calls with Marketing teams across the affiliate network to encourage collaboration and additional training.• Lead Technology Task Force – lead the effort across the affiliate network to foster technology relationships that benefit the entire affiliate network. Show less

• Marketing and Event Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2019



Make-A-Wish Michigan

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Manage volunteer team• Set yearly department budget and strategic planning• Manage and oversee 700 plus volunteers on a daily basis to meet the needs of chapter with a strong focus on wish-granting volunteers• Conduct monthly volunteer trainings to ensure volunteers are educated onMake-A-Wish policies and procedures• Oversee and manage wish family holiday parties while working with volunteer event committeeTrain, manage and recruit 150 volunteers for the 4 day 300 Mile Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour• Create, implement and manage new engagement programs such as our recognition plan, performance plan and legacy program• Maintain volunteer database in Raiser’s Edge Show less

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2016



Quicken Loans

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Program Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Act as a liaison between Human Resources and Marketing• Submit creative requests to design and content on behalf of Human Resources• Manage multiple projects on a daily basis• Meet with Human Resources leaders on a weekly basis to discuss priority order of current and new projects• Communicate Marketing initiatives to Mortgage Bankers on a weekly basis • Program management for our monthly all company meeting• Update and add pages on companies intranet • Manage the Quicken Loans Career website using WordPress Show less

• Marketing Intern - NASCAR Program

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Maintained relationship with the Children’s Tumor Foundation• Organized a mini sweepstakes/contest to help the Children’s Tumor Foundation hit a record breaking year • Supported the NASCAR program• Fulfilled and organized instant win prizes for the You’re the Boss Sweepstakes• Handled registrants questions about the You’re the Boss Sweepstakes • Managed inventory and facilitated merchandise sales• Developed and planned social media Meet Ups for Ryan Newman fans in Charlotte, NC and Brooklyn, MI Show less



Armor Protective Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Resolved complex issues to strengthen customer relationships • Maintained communication with multiple accounts • Acted as the liaison for our Mexico Partners (largest international account) • Quoted pricing on new projects for national and international customers • Proficient in using Great Plains, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Customer Relationship Management • Resolved complex issues to strengthen customer relationships • Maintained communication with multiple accounts • Acted as the liaison for our Mexico Partners (largest international account) • Quoted pricing on new projects for national and international customers • Proficient in using Great Plains, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Customer Relationship Management



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Character Attendant

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Created a memorable experience for each guest through the use of interpersonal skills • Demonstrated creative ability to maintain storyline and legacy that each character represents • Exercised safety, courtesy, and efficiency on daily basis • Created a memorable experience for each guest through the use of interpersonal skills • Demonstrated creative ability to maintain storyline and legacy that each character represents • Exercised safety, courtesy, and efficiency on daily basis



Hawaii Pacific University

• Honolulu, HI

• Intern - Center for Student Life

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Organized numerous volunteer and school events including the Honolulu marathon, HPU Dance photo shoot, Halloween Hoopla and Taste of Home • Created visual displays for student body • Wrote Dancers Biographies for the University website • Organized numerous volunteer and school events including the Honolulu marathon, HPU Dance photo shoot, Halloween Hoopla and Taste of Home • Created visual displays for student body • Wrote Dancers Biographies for the University website



Livingston County United Way

• Howell, MI

• Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Served as volunteer coordinator for annual Day of Caring • Development team member for 1st Howell Rotary Tour de Livingston • Conducted sponsorship research and coordinated contacts • Designed visual displays: flyers, t-shirts • Served as volunteer coordinator for annual Day of Caring • Development team member for 1st Howell Rotary Tour de Livingston • Conducted sponsorship research and coordinated contacts • Designed visual displays: flyers, t-shirts