Experience

The Olympia Collective

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • May 2018 - Present

  Through in person or virtual consulting engagements, complete projects of strategic importance to CEOs/Executive Directors, boards, and senior leadership. Projects have included campaigns, creating and/or executing annual or multi-year fundraising plans, growth strategy, board recruitment and development, hands on solicitation/cultivation/stewardship of top donors, interim executive roles, recruiting, advisory services/support for leadership, business planning, team building, implementing best… Show more Through in person or virtual consulting engagements, complete projects of strategic importance to CEOs/Executive Directors, boards, and senior leadership. Projects have included campaigns, creating and/or executing annual or multi-year fundraising plans, growth strategy, board recruitment and development, hands on solicitation/cultivation/stewardship of top donors, interim executive roles, recruiting, advisory services/support for leadership, business planning, team building, implementing best practice development systems and processes, organizational restructuring recommendations, cases for support/pitch development, grant writing and administration, project management, onboarding, and team or board training/retreats. Show less Through in person or virtual consulting engagements, complete projects of strategic importance to CEOs/Executive Directors, boards, and senior leadership. Projects have included campaigns, creating and/or executing annual or multi-year fundraising plans, growth strategy, board recruitment and development, hands on solicitation/cultivation/stewardship of top donors, interim executive roles, recruiting, advisory services/support for leadership, business planning, team building, implementing best… Show more Through in person or virtual consulting engagements, complete projects of strategic importance to CEOs/Executive Directors, boards, and senior leadership. Projects have included campaigns, creating and/or executing annual or multi-year fundraising plans, growth strategy, board recruitment and development, hands on solicitation/cultivation/stewardship of top donors, interim executive roles, recruiting, advisory services/support for leadership, business planning, team building, implementing best practice development systems and processes, organizational restructuring recommendations, cases for support/pitch development, grant writing and administration, project management, onboarding, and team or board training/retreats. Show less



The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Reporting to our Board Chair and Founder Jane Goodall, serve as Executive Director for the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation as my largest client at The Olympia Collective. Reporting to our Board Chair and Founder Jane Goodall, serve as Executive Director for the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation as my largest client at The Olympia Collective.



Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President, Development

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

  Led and motivated a team of 45+ development staff in the following functions: Annual Giving, Acquisition Groups, Membership, Events, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, Prospect Strategy & Research, Systems, Analytics, and Data Management. Led all budgeting, forecasting and staff professional development for the department. Managed portfolio of major and principal gift donors and served on senior campaign team as LACMA embarked on a $650+ million capital… Show more Led and motivated a team of 45+ development staff in the following functions: Annual Giving, Acquisition Groups, Membership, Events, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, Prospect Strategy & Research, Systems, Analytics, and Data Management. Led all budgeting, forecasting and staff professional development for the department. Managed portfolio of major and principal gift donors and served on senior campaign team as LACMA embarked on a $650+ million capital campaign. Transformed highest level philanthropic giving group to be the top performer against annual revenue targets in FY17. Restructured development department to facilitate the creation of a stronger donor pipeline from membership through major/principal/planned gifts. Developed and led pilot of an internal mentoring program for young staff as well as an initiative to cultivate bonds between curators and development team members. Show less Led and motivated a team of 45+ development staff in the following functions: Annual Giving, Acquisition Groups, Membership, Events, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, Prospect Strategy & Research, Systems, Analytics, and Data Management. Led all budgeting, forecasting and staff professional development for the department. Managed portfolio of major and principal gift donors and served on senior campaign team as LACMA embarked on a $650+ million capital… Show more Led and motivated a team of 45+ development staff in the following functions: Annual Giving, Acquisition Groups, Membership, Events, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, Prospect Strategy & Research, Systems, Analytics, and Data Management. Led all budgeting, forecasting and staff professional development for the department. Managed portfolio of major and principal gift donors and served on senior campaign team as LACMA embarked on a $650+ million capital campaign. Transformed highest level philanthropic giving group to be the top performer against annual revenue targets in FY17. Restructured development department to facilitate the creation of a stronger donor pipeline from membership through major/principal/planned gifts. Developed and led pilot of an internal mentoring program for young staff as well as an initiative to cultivate bonds between curators and development team members. Show less



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President / Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Nov 2015

  Senior Vice President, Board & Donor Relations/Chief of EVP Operations Recruited back full-time to drive critical functions for this six-state region with the highest sustained revenue growth in the country (FY14 revenue of $69.2 million). Led team of 13 responsible for functions including principal gifts, foundation relations, individual giving, grant administration, donor database management and strategy, annual giving society recruitment, stewardship, donor retention, board relations… Show more Senior Vice President, Board & Donor Relations/Chief of EVP Operations Recruited back full-time to drive critical functions for this six-state region with the highest sustained revenue growth in the country (FY14 revenue of $69.2 million). Led team of 13 responsible for functions including principal gifts, foundation relations, individual giving, grant administration, donor database management and strategy, annual giving society recruitment, stewardship, donor retention, board relations, executive communications, region-wide initiatives and special projects. Managed principal gifts and foundation portfolio of $1M+ donors and prospects. Worked closely with regional board of directors to identify and engage a pipeline of board talent. Consultant Oversaw $3.5 million grant administration, reporting, tracking and stewardship. Secured additional $5.1 million grant. Served as strategic adviser to Executive Vice President. Senior Vice President, Major Gifts & Foundation Relations Created and implemented major gifts strategy for six-state region. Raised $5.8 million cumulatively in three years, including the first seven-figure gifts ever received by the region ($1.2 million and $3.5 million). Initiated, maintained, and stewarded relationships with over 200 donors and prospects. Show less Senior Vice President, Board & Donor Relations/Chief of EVP Operations Recruited back full-time to drive critical functions for this six-state region with the highest sustained revenue growth in the country (FY14 revenue of $69.2 million). Led team of 13 responsible for functions including principal gifts, foundation relations, individual giving, grant administration, donor database management and strategy, annual giving society recruitment, stewardship, donor retention, board relations… Show more Senior Vice President, Board & Donor Relations/Chief of EVP Operations Recruited back full-time to drive critical functions for this six-state region with the highest sustained revenue growth in the country (FY14 revenue of $69.2 million). Led team of 13 responsible for functions including principal gifts, foundation relations, individual giving, grant administration, donor database management and strategy, annual giving society recruitment, stewardship, donor retention, board relations, executive communications, region-wide initiatives and special projects. Managed principal gifts and foundation portfolio of $1M+ donors and prospects. Worked closely with regional board of directors to identify and engage a pipeline of board talent. Consultant Oversaw $3.5 million grant administration, reporting, tracking and stewardship. Secured additional $5.1 million grant. Served as strategic adviser to Executive Vice President. Senior Vice President, Major Gifts & Foundation Relations Created and implemented major gifts strategy for six-state region. Raised $5.8 million cumulatively in three years, including the first seven-figure gifts ever received by the region ($1.2 million and $3.5 million). Initiated, maintained, and stewarded relationships with over 200 donors and prospects. Show less



Cedars-Sinai

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

• Associate Director, Development/Principal Gifts Officer Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

  Associate Director, Development (Health System Manager) Promoted in less than two years to oversee additional major gifts team members and medical areas. Managed fundraising teams for the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Surgery and Transplantation, Orthopedics, and Pediatric IBD in addition to duties listed below. Principal Gifts Officer Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Directly managed high-level portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects… Show more Associate Director, Development (Health System Manager) Promoted in less than two years to oversee additional major gifts team members and medical areas. Managed fundraising teams for the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Surgery and Transplantation, Orthopedics, and Pediatric IBD in addition to duties listed below. Principal Gifts Officer Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Directly managed high-level portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects for a 1,000-bed, high patient volume hospital. Exceeded FY12 fundraising goal of $10 million with increase of 123% over prior year. Managed fundraising team dedicated to the cancer institute and served as key senior member of larger multi-institute fundraising matrix. Show less Associate Director, Development (Health System Manager) Promoted in less than two years to oversee additional major gifts team members and medical areas. Managed fundraising teams for the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Surgery and Transplantation, Orthopedics, and Pediatric IBD in addition to duties listed below. Principal Gifts Officer Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Directly managed high-level portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects… Show more Associate Director, Development (Health System Manager) Promoted in less than two years to oversee additional major gifts team members and medical areas. Managed fundraising teams for the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Surgery and Transplantation, Orthopedics, and Pediatric IBD in addition to duties listed below. Principal Gifts Officer Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Directly managed high-level portfolio of major and principal gifts donors and prospects for a 1,000-bed, high patient volume hospital. Exceeded FY12 fundraising goal of $10 million with increase of 123% over prior year. Managed fundraising team dedicated to the cancer institute and served as key senior member of larger multi-institute fundraising matrix. Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Managing Director, Development

  • 2006 - 2008

  Responsible for all fundraising for the second largest region of Teach For America, totaling $6 million in FY08. Represented Teach For America to a portfolio of over 600 corporations, foundations, public agencies, and individual donors and prospects. Created and executed strategies for engaging the local Board of Advisors. Implemented rigorous new systems across all areas of fundraising and created the first-ever strategic fundraising plan for the region. Managed a team of three fundraisers. Responsible for all fundraising for the second largest region of Teach For America, totaling $6 million in FY08. Represented Teach For America to a portfolio of over 600 corporations, foundations, public agencies, and individual donors and prospects. Created and executed strategies for engaging the local Board of Advisors. Implemented rigorous new systems across all areas of fundraising and created the first-ever strategic fundraising plan for the region. Managed a team of three fundraisers.



Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development / Associate Athletic Director Development / Director of Corporate Relations

  • 2003 - 2006

  Director of Development – Undergraduates & University Special Projects Raised funds for presidential priority capital projects and undergraduate dean priorities. Associate Athletic Director for Development Raised over $2.5 million annually in individual gifts to Rice athletics. Responsible for Rice athletics’ annual fund and booster organization as well as $29 million scholarship endowment. Increased year over year giving by 21% and 25% in FY05 and FY06, respectively. Promoted… Show more Director of Development – Undergraduates & University Special Projects Raised funds for presidential priority capital projects and undergraduate dean priorities. Associate Athletic Director for Development Raised over $2.5 million annually in individual gifts to Rice athletics. Responsible for Rice athletics’ annual fund and booster organization as well as $29 million scholarship endowment. Increased year over year giving by 21% and 25% in FY05 and FY06, respectively. Promoted after two years to broader role on campus including continued oversight of athletics fundraising. Director of Corporate Relations Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded over $10.5 million annually in corporate gifts to all schools and institutes at the University. Managed a portfolio of 75 companies and increased corporate giving by 25% over prior year. Promoted after one year to more advanced management position in development for Rice University athletics. Show less Director of Development – Undergraduates & University Special Projects Raised funds for presidential priority capital projects and undergraduate dean priorities. Associate Athletic Director for Development Raised over $2.5 million annually in individual gifts to Rice athletics. Responsible for Rice athletics’ annual fund and booster organization as well as $29 million scholarship endowment. Increased year over year giving by 21% and 25% in FY05 and FY06, respectively. Promoted… Show more Director of Development – Undergraduates & University Special Projects Raised funds for presidential priority capital projects and undergraduate dean priorities. Associate Athletic Director for Development Raised over $2.5 million annually in individual gifts to Rice athletics. Responsible for Rice athletics’ annual fund and booster organization as well as $29 million scholarship endowment. Increased year over year giving by 21% and 25% in FY05 and FY06, respectively. Promoted after two years to broader role on campus including continued oversight of athletics fundraising. Director of Corporate Relations Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded over $10.5 million annually in corporate gifts to all schools and institutes at the University. Managed a portfolio of 75 companies and increased corporate giving by 25% over prior year. Promoted after one year to more advanced management position in development for Rice University athletics. Show less



Saint Arnold Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales & Marketing

  • 2002 - 2003

  Drove sales of Saint Arnold’s award-winning beers and represented the brand to distributors and retailers throughout Texas. Trained distributor representatives on Saint Arnold products and special pricing. Increased market penetration by more than 200% over prior year in outlying cities. Drove sales of Saint Arnold’s award-winning beers and represented the brand to distributors and retailers throughout Texas. Trained distributor representatives on Saint Arnold products and special pricing. Increased market penetration by more than 200% over prior year in outlying cities.



SCF Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • 2001 - 2002

  Executed strategies to showcase this oilfield service private equity firm to all external audiences. Wrote, produced and distributed first SCF Partners newsletter, the Bulletin, for the firm’s investors and portfolio company executives. Executed strategies to showcase this oilfield service private equity firm to all external audiences. Wrote, produced and distributed first SCF Partners newsletter, the Bulletin, for the firm’s investors and portfolio company executives.



Questia Media

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, External Relations

  • 1999 - 2001

  Established relationships with academic stakeholders at over 100 university presses and scholarly publishers. Secured electronic rights for the company’s online digital library (www.questia.com) by persuading publishers of company’s forward-looking business model. Hired, trained, and managed two teams of over 40 staff and spanning two cities. Upon product launch, conducted comprehensive market research for a new market segment. Established relationships with academic stakeholders at over 100 university presses and scholarly publishers. Secured electronic rights for the company’s online digital library (www.questia.com) by persuading publishers of company’s forward-looking business model. Hired, trained, and managed two teams of over 40 staff and spanning two cities. Upon product launch, conducted comprehensive market research for a new market segment.



The United States Playing Card Company - A Cartamundi Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Territory Sales Representative

  • 1996 - 1997

  Handled $400,000 net sales/year retail and wholesale territory in five states. Handled $400,000 net sales/year retail and wholesale territory in five states.