Experience

Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Donor Relations Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  I'm excited to transition to the role of BCPP's first Donor Relations Manager. In this position I have the honor of working with our valued friends and donors to identify their needs and concerns within the organization.

• Associate Director of Corporate Development

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2022

  I created corporate giving opportunities and was responsible for researching new prospects and increasing giving from established business partners through sponsorship and cause marketing campaigns.In this position, I generated strategy and managed processes for board fundraising development, including advising and overseeing initiatives, from individual giving to event sponsorship and recruitment.I managed fundraising campaigns and signature events by creating strategies, including new virtual initiatives, based on past event analytics. Show less



American Diabetes Association

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

• Director Of Development

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Promotion - Execute corporate and foundation funding requests.Direct the Greater San Diego development team, including Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Responsible for generation of $1.2 million of the area’s $1.5 million budget.Work closely with corporate executives to identify new sponsorship opportunities, expanding the presence of donors at multiple events and delivering on innovative sponsorship deliverables.Deliver exceptional customer service to strengthen donor loyalty.Develop and execute annual outreach plans and strategies, including a focus on retention, acquisition and marketing.Oversee the success of development staff, assisting with preparing and delivering sponsorship pitches and fulfillment reports. Show less

• Associate Director, Fundraising

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  - Promotion -Spearhead the area’s corporate and community development in the Greater San Diego Area, including Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. Responsible for generating $555,000 of the region’s $1.5 million budget.Manage the area’s corporate, foundation and individual giving solicitation programs, including directing the local Board’s fundraising and annual giving initiatives.Supervise the development and execution of the Father of the Year Awards in Riverside and San Diego Counties. Show less

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

  Exceeded gross fundraising goal for 2012 San Diego Father of the Year Awards by 160%, raising over $350,000.Role increased in 2013 to oversee, plan and execute the San Diego and Riverside Father of the Year Awards Dinners for a total of 700 guests. Events raised $400,000 in 2013, surpassing goals.Organized Awards Dinner satellite events, ranging between 10 and 100 guests, including monthly Father’s Day Council meetings, Meet the Honorees Receptions and alumni honoree gatherings.Collaborated with national Father of the Year Strategic Growth Director to assist training new event employees. Show less



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Young Alumni Development

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2010

  - Promotion - Directed strategic initiatives for young alumni engagement programs sponsored by the UCSD Alumni Association.Collaborated in the realization of the following large-scale initiatives: Young Alumni Reunion, Senior Greek Reception, Grad Nite at the Bookstore, Sips for Scholarships, The Day Tuition Ends, Dance Marathon, Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Brunch and the Alumni Sun God Experience. Events ranged between 50 and 1,000 attendees.Increased donations to the Senior Class Gift among graduating seniors from 1% in 2008, to 15% in 2009 and 24% in 2010. Show less

• Student Foundation Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2008

  - Rehire - I organized the Student Foundation, a philanthropic group of 35 diverse student trustees, overseeing professional development, special events, networking and management of a $200,000+ endowment and its fundraising strategies.

• Volunteer & Support Group Coordinator

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

  Advised each of the NCAA team coaches on fundraising and stewardship initiatives, including implementing the first newsletter to the UCSD Athletic board to increase fundraising and community outreach efforts.

• Interim Manager of Student-Alumni Programs

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Planned networking, career and social events, giving UCSD students access to the university’s alumni.



UC San Diego Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Representative

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  Solicited fundraising support through Cardiovascular Center Board Members, including marketing opportunities for the UCSD Cardiovascular Center Heart of San Diego Gala. Solicited fundraising support through Cardiovascular Center Board Members, including marketing opportunities for the UCSD Cardiovascular Center Heart of San Diego Gala.