Experience

EMERGE

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Marketing Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  • Manage and maintain EMERGE’s CRM database (DonorPerfect); responsible for processing gifts, tracking donations, managing grants, leading cleanup projects, and updating constituent records as well as building weekly and quarterly gift reports for the Executive Director, Managing Director of Development, Development Committee, and the Board President• Collaborated with the Managing Director of Development and oversaw the EMERGE Mentor Program; led recruitment and selection efforts for over 130 EMERGE seniors who were individually matched with high net-worth industry leaders in Houston; coordinated and executed various engaging events throughout the year; responsible for drafting all communications for both mentors and mentees• Tactically planned and designed numerous marketing campaigns through DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; constructed quarterly newsletters and led all social media marketing efforts; launched a new marketing initiative, EMERGE On The Reel, to help illuminate the impact of the EMERGE program through the perspective of students, community partners, and staff members• Designed and implemented the social media request and campaign form to help streamline and enhance the social media request process; helped produce over a 133% increase in Facebook posts and 174% increase in Instagram posts from FY20 to FY21• Organized and managed various luncheon projects and led event-day logistics for the first-ever Building The Virtual Village Luncheon which raised over $356,000; Provided logistical and meeting support for the first-ever Sporting Clays Tournament which raised over $197,000• Produced timely monthly gift reports for reconciliation with the Finance team• Coordinated and scheduled Zoom meetings and calls for the development team, development committee, and luncheon committee; transcribed meeting minutes for all development team and committee meetings



SEARCH Homeless Services

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Donor Relations Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Responsible for updating and maintaining Raisers Edge database; processed and documented all donations and updated constituent information through Raisers Edge• Produced various queries and reports pertaining to donor gifts through Raisers Edge; analyzed data reports to implement strategies in targeting donors; developed and prepared donor acknowledgement letters• Managed and maintained strong social media presence across SEARCH’s platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter); evaluated social media analytics and strategized in optimizing social media content; increased Facebook total reach by 200% from May 2017 to May 2018• Led agency-wide United Way Campaign in 2019 and raised over $9,150, an all-time high, for the United Way• Constructed and designed SEARCH’s newsletters, e-blasts, and email appeals• Assisted in coordinating and executing SEARCH’s major fundraising events including the SEARCH 2018 Annual Luncheon which helped raise over $620,000, a record amount



Houston Texans

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Community Development Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Constructed and executed a multitude of events with both the Community Relations & Foundation departments; assisted in organizing “Taste of the Texan” event, which helped raise $356,000, a record amount, with proceeds benefiting the Houston Texans Foundation• Developed long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with community partners such as the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and United Way; collaborated with community partners in planning and coordinating numerous community-oriented events• Organized and coordinated numerous Houston Texans Silent Auctions; helped raise over $250,000 for Houston Texans Foundation in 2016 alone through auctions• Responsible for Texans Care Employee Volunteer program; designed and executed many employee volunteer program events; recruited volunteers, tracked volunteer hours, and sent monthly updates to staff for the volunteer program• Managed and maintained all donation requests for the Houston Texans including receiving, responding, and coordinating pick-ups with both internal staff and public audience through email and phone calls; handled client inquiries and issues with recommended solutions

• Battle Red Stampede Event Staff

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Marketed and promoted Houston Texans brand at multiple stages; arranged and implemented many promotional events to the public; distributed designated inventory and promotional items to considerable crowds and participated in multiple face-to-face interactions with clients• Assisted in the development and execution of numerous Houston Texans’ programs and events that promoted the organization and its corporate partners• Ensured successful sponsorship activations at community events by maintaining sponsor signage and other activation elements



ESPN Radio Houston

• Intern

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Marketed and promoted the ESPN brand at numerous venues; designed and executed various promotional events to large audiences; engaged in face-to-face conversations with clients, and exposed numerous merchandise and games to sizeable crowds• Collaborated with 2 of Houston’s biggest sports radio shows, The Rush and The Blitz; carefully evaluated and designed many promotional advertisements for ESPN shows; maintained relations with new and existing listeners through email and phone calls; handled client inquiries, requests, and issues with recommended solutions with courtesy and knowledge• Produced and broadcasted a variety of ESPN shows and ESPN related sports events• Refreshed and frequently updated company’s website and uploaded numerous podcasts and shows for the listening public



YieldQuest Securities LLC

• Bond Trading Intern

  • 2011 - 2011

  • Researched and accurately analyzed bonds through PICK21 and carefully selected bonds that would be used for investment for either new or current clients• Maintained customer relations with new and existing customers through email and phone calls; handled client inquiries and issues with recommended solutions with courtesy and knowledge• Designed and carefully managed bond portfolios, which required at least $50,000 worth of investment, for either current or potential clients • Processed bond tickets following a purchase or sale; assisted in updating current holdings of the firm