Experience

Alameda High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher at Alameda High School

  • Aug 2021 - Present



California State University - East Bay

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• SS Teaching Credential Student

  • Jun 2021 - May 2022



Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal of Institutional Advancement

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2021

  Direct a five person Development, Marketing & Communications team for a small private, college preparatory high school. Responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive Major Gifts plan with income from grants, events, and individual contributions. Oversee grants and Salesforce CRM database administration of gift processing, pledge management and fund reporting. Manage and track progress on a portfolio of major gifts and foundation prospects. Perform prospect research on funders. Prepare solicitations and proposals to fund education programs and tuition assistance for students. Collaborate on direct asks with the Principal, Board of Directors and other community stakeholders. Collaborate with the Director of Communications on stories and content for the annual report of donors, Update Magazine and the monthly Connect e-newsletters. -Increased Annual Fund Revenue by 95% from 2014 to present-Launched a tuition assistance fundraising gala Dream Flight & first Day of Giving campaign-Established six new scholarship funds of $50K or more-Helped to increase alumni giving participation from 5% in 2014 to 9% in 2020 and Parent giving participation from 50% to 72%-Secured over $5.5 million in unrestricted tuition assistance support from foundations and individuals -Secured several planned/estate gifts-Devised a comprehensive plan to manage the school's endowed scholarship funds Show less

• Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015



AXIS Dance Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2013

  Responsible for the development, oversight and execution of contributed and earned income strategies to meet organization’s annual income projections from government funders, foundations, individuals, performance and touring engagements. Led organization’s grant prospect research, and developed annual grants calendar for all grant related activities. Managed an average of 20 grant proposals annually including proposal and report writing, compliance documents, invoicing, and relationship cultivation with program officers. Developed annual operating budget in consort with the Artistic Director. Managed organization’s income and expenses and prepared financial reports as needed. Directed four annual fundraising campaigns including the planning of three audience and donor cultivation events. Managed a volunteer fundraising and audience development committee. Coordinated the efforts of Board, staff and consultants in the creation of two strategic plans as well as a board development consultancy. Developed annual marketing, PR and outreach strategies. Copywriter for donor appeals, promotional materials, e-communication, website and social media. Coordinated the design, printing and distribution of direct marketing materials. Built partnerships with a local, national and international performing arts presenting organizations resulting in prestigious performing arts residencies. *Instrumental in doubling the organization’s annual operating budget 2002-2013 *Increased organization’s contributed revenue from grants by 75% *Increased organization’s contributed revenue from individuals by 70% *Secured and coordinated tours to over 75 cities nationwide, resulting in an eight-hundred percent increase in touring revenue Show less

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Responsible for management of all activities related to general operations, marketing and outreach, performance/tour planning, and fundraising. Built financial and human capital for the organization by recruiting board members and volunteers leading them in several successful fundraising and audience development campaigns and events. Managed annual grants calendar and proposal submissions. Engineered and managed all office operational systems including accounting, database, filing systems, IT, and human resources. Developed the organization’s first employee handbook in consort with the Artistic Director and Board. Devised and conducted employee evaluations. Managed public relations and marketing leading the design and production of all promotional materials. Served as the face and voice of the organization successfully communicating their mission and artistic vision on panels at conferences and at other public events.*Designed the organization’s first successful donor, presenter and grants tracking database in FileMaker.*Oversaw the design, development and launch of three organization websites. Show less

• Company Manager

  • Mar 2002 - Jan 2005



Western Arts Alliance (WAA)

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Services Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2002

  Managed all aspects of annual membership renewals and drives. Cultivated Fielded questions and provided information to members. Maintained member records, mailing lists, and filing systems. Administered member database and produced periodic reports. Assisted Conference Manager in planning of annual performing arts booking conference, the exhibit hall, sessions and events. Coordinated and supervised all organization direct mail marketing campaigns. Served as editor and designer for bi-monthly newsletter. Produced membership directories, and other publications. Wrote grant proposals in support of member programs. Assisted in planning all Committee and Board of Directors meetings and conference calls. Show less



Robert Friedman Presents

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 1998 - Mar 1999

  Organized international and national tours for 26 performing arts groups. Acted as liaison between artists and presenting organizations. Created and administered artist contracts. Processed all foreign artists visa applications. Designed, updated and distributed press materials. Wrote program copy for performances. Organized international and national tours for 26 performing arts groups. Acted as liaison between artists and presenting organizations. Created and administered artist contracts. Processed all foreign artists visa applications. Designed, updated and distributed press materials. Wrote program copy for performances.



New York Live Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 1996 - Jul 1998



STEPHEN PETRONIO DANCE COMPANY, INC.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Associate

  • Mar 1996 - Jul 1998

  Planned annual benefit performances and events. Assisted in the completion of NEA and other grant proposals. Executed audience development campaign. Organized company tours. Managed office systems and operations. Successfully relocated company office. Updated and distributed press materials. Coordinated and edited copy for performance programs. Planned annual benefit performances and events. Assisted in the completion of NEA and other grant proposals. Executed audience development campaign. Organized company tours. Managed office systems and operations. Successfully relocated company office. Updated and distributed press materials. Coordinated and edited copy for performance programs.