Experience

American Academy of Neurology

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Engagement Program Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Auction Harmony

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Lead organizations in the event planning process through consulting on best fundraising practices and event logistics including guest experience, vendor management, and event technology • Oversee on-site and virtual event operations including event staff and volunteer training, guest experience and services, live and silent auctions, and fund-a-need for events ranging from 400 to 3,000 guests• Evaluate event performance data leveraging analytics and reporting software to recommend opportunities that maximize event revenue generation, guest engagement, and donor growth



Minnesota Independence College and Community

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Managed a portfolio of over 80 top and middle tier donors cultivating annual donations and capital campaign gifts • Led a team in planning and facilitating donor events including the organization’s annual gala; an event which, in 2018, hosted over 800 guests and grossed over $530,000 through silent and live auctions, fund-a-need and corporate sponsorships• Consulted with members of the Board of Directors to develop tailored blueprints designed to reach individual annual philanthropy goals, increasing year-over-year Board donations by 35%• Stewarded and secured first-time grants from both family and corporate foundations including the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Richard M. Schulze Foundation, and Giving WoMN• Managed corporate relationships including Best Buy, Andeavor, and the Minnesota Wild to facilitate annual giving and promotional partnerships including Minnesota Wild Charity of the Month (April 2017)



Luther College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Senate Vice President

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  - Representative to the Board of Regents' Outreach and Gifts Committee

• Ticket Office Administrator

  • Feb 2015 - May 2016

• Orientation Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2015

  One of four students responsible for executing each year’s orientation for first-year and transfer students with the Student Life department of the college. Worked directly with faculty and staff in preparation for the week-long orientation events.

• French Department Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Worked with French department faculty in grading student assignment and preparing faculty members for the academic year.



LA Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Communications Associate, Education and Community Engagement

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015



LA Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education and Community Engagement Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Organized community events comprising of artist performances, community productions, and children’s camps to promote arts education within diverse communities across the greater Los Angeles area• Designed and produced the department’s communications and promotional material including the monthly newsletter reaching over 5,000 monthly subscribers. This encompassed collaborating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to develop production programs and donor materials in order to encourage community engagement



LA Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education and Community Engagement Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013