Experience

Texas A&M Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School of Architecture - Chief Development Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Serves as a philanthropic advisor supporting the School of Architecture as well as the three departments within the School of Architecture; Department of Architecture, Department of Construction Science, and Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning.

• College of Engineering - Development Office

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2023

  Serves as an ambassador of the Texas A&M Foundation and Texas A&M University with responsibility to help unite donor generosity with university vision to create a brighter future. Developing and cultivating long-term, donor-centric relationships built on a firm understanding of the donor’s interest, passions, and values is an integral aspect of the role. Responsible for partnering with donors to secure impactful gifts to benefit Texas A&M with a primary objective to advance the mission of Texas A&M University, the College of Engineering and strategic academic priorities. Show less



St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Development Director - New Market Development

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Responsible for leading the development and new business acquisition efforts of the New Market Development regional sales initiative in a defined geographic region. Identifies potential prospects and utilizes prospecting, fundraising and business industry knowledge, as well as relationship building skills to recruit and acquire local companies, influencers, groups and organizations to support St. Jude through our existing platform of programs, activities and events on a multi-regional and regional level. Channels efforts through Field Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Multicultural and Gift Planning staff to coordinate prospecting initiatives. Show less



American Diabetes Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Texas Region Director of Development

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

• Area Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

  Serves as the leader for the Houston Area community and provides overall management, planning, execution and leadership for all aspects of the organization. This includes effective programs/services, diversified revenue and fundraising portfolio, donor stewardship, board/staff development, and finance and budget management. Responsible for positioning the Association as a leader in diabetes prevention and management in the Houston Area as well as establishing effective partnerships and collaborations with corporations, foundations, community/corporate leaders, government officials, other community organizations/nonprofits, and supporters. Show less

• Director of Corporate Development and Fundraising

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Provide strategic leadership, creating and executing fundraising strategies to raise $750,000 to $1 million annually from corporations; work to grow additional avenues of corporate revenue. Responsible for leading, managing, and building a robust and significant corporate engagement program. Worked closely with Area/Market Directors, to drive ongoing and multi-year revenue strategies to grow corporate engagement, teams, and sponsorship/partnerships. Direct the growth of portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue and to influence the strategic implementation of local and nationwide initiatives. Through effective leadership and mobilization of volunteers, increase corporate relationships, meet market fundraising goals, and build awareness for the American Diabetes Association Show less



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Market Manager - Community Engagement

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  Lead the integration of community engagement, health systems, and corporate and distinguished partner activities for an assigned area. Accounted for mission and income targets through relationship management and engagement of locally based corporations, small health systems, volunteer leadership groups and other community-based assets. Supported goal achievements through the effective management, engagement and mobilization of community volunteers

• Campain Manager - Distinguished Events

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

  Implements Income Development programs, events and initiatives to achieve Division goals in assigned communities to ensure successful fundraising. Ensures volunteers, collaborators, and donors are valued and made aware how they are impacting cancer related programs in their local communities.



The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research

• United States
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Director

  • Dec 2006 - Aug 2012

  Directed multiple concurrent programs nationwide for the training and certification of insurance professionals. Responsibilities included managing ongoing program details including budgets, event logistics, material preparation, marketing collateral, staff coordination, vendor relations, and client accounts. Assured successful communication strategies were utilized to build teams and ensure smooth operations. Directed multiple concurrent programs nationwide for the training and certification of insurance professionals. Responsibilities included managing ongoing program details including budgets, event logistics, material preparation, marketing collateral, staff coordination, vendor relations, and client accounts. Assured successful communication strategies were utilized to build teams and ensure smooth operations.



Hilton Austin

• Austin, Texas Area

• Event Service Manager

  • Dec 2003 - Dec 2006

  Excelled in roles with increasing responsibility for flagship Hilton franchise in the Greater Austin Area. Facilitated flawless executions of events from 1000 people galas to luncheons for 10 and ensure highest client satisfaction through managing relationships with local vendors, businesses, venues, and community organizations. Reviewed and communicated clear team objectives to ensure start-to-finish graceful event execution and highest client satisfaction rating. Promoted Hilton brand and service standards as guest service assistant through gracious guest interactions, smooth front office operations, VIP sleeping room reservations, and conference support. Show less