Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships & Strategy

• Jan 2021 - Present

Corporate Partnerships Manager

• 2018 - Dec 2020

Every hour, a child is born with cerebral palsy. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, which is the largest private funder of cerebral palsy research globally, is forging new ground in collaborative research projects, connecting a network of global research initiatives to create and continue to grow the world's largest cerebral palsy registers and data pools, and leading the way towards a cure.• Strategy and Planning – Research and identify prospective partners across the corporatesector within the U.S., achieving mutually beneficial partnerships.• Relationships – Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate leads to growpartners, event participation, and revenue.• Partnership Development/Sales – Develop and present proposals, communicationchannels, and processes to attract new corporate partners as well as retain and increaseparticipation from existing corporate partners. • Project Management – Manage the corporate sales pipeline. • Marketing – Manage and where necessary, modify and/or create compelling salescontent that will attract companies and motivate them to partner in the campaign.

Participant Coach, Steptember

• 2018 - 2018

The Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation is the largest private funder of cerebral palsy research globally. It is forging new ground in collaborative research projects, connecting a network of global research initiatives to create and continue to grow the world's largest cerebral palsy registers and data pools and lead the way towards a cure. The Steptember campaign is an annual fundraising event held through CPARF to raise vital funds for cerebral palsy research and services.• Served as key pilot coach for national campaign advancing cerebral palsy research and helped to secure $1.3 million in peer to peer funds• Provided fundraising and logistical support to community of 13,000 corporate and retail participants across all markets• Processed offline check donations daily, recording details and preparing mailing• Utilized the Steptember administration system to collate data and prepare reports • Aided in 42% recruitment acquistion increase YOY and 49% fundraising increase YOY

Account Coordinator & Fundraising Specialist

• Nov 2016 - 2018

• Helped facilitate more than $25 million in revenue in the 2017 walk season, which directly impacted the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade's beneficiaries including access to breast health screenings, early detection services, and scientific research•Assist in the planning and execution of AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer in seven major markets across the United States • Lead fundraising projects in the cause marketing and peer-to-peer fundraising space while fostering relationships with alumni participants and developing positive connections with new participants• Head collaborative brainstorm sessions to develop original marketing strategies and engage AVON 39 community• Manage participants in numerous markets through telephone, email, social media, and conferencing; requiring thorough attention to detail and follow up skills• Create and deliver engaging social media content to communicate with participants• Assist in overall production and execution of the events ranging from athletic endurance events to peer-to-peer fundraising events• Represented ABCC staff on stage during the Houston Opening/Closing Ceremonies by providing motivational and celebratory speeches to an audience of 2,000

Volunteer Operations Team Member & Writer

• 2016 - 2018

Good Today lets anyone in the world become a philanthropist with as little as one quarter a day.Every morning, subscribers receive a message with the day's cause and two featured charities. All they have to do is click on one of them to donate. Be engaged, educated, and empowered to have a say in where your charitable dollars go every day.Research | Content Creation | Experienced use of Mailchimp Marketing Platform

Fundraising Specialist, AVON 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

LeadDog Marketing Group is a full-service integrated marketing agency which all under one roof houses: experiential marketing, strategic partnerships, design/branding, strategic communications, digital/interactive, and sweepstakes/contests. Named the 2016 "Best in Sports and Experiential Marketing" by SportsBusiness Journal, LeadDog creates, markets, and activates one-of-a-kind brand consumer experiences.• Helped facilitate more than $30 million in revenue in the 2016 walk season, which directly impacted the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade's beneficiaries including access to breast health screenings, early detection services, and scientific research• Assisted in the planning and execution of AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer• Led fundraising projects in the cause marketing and peer-to-peer fundraising space while fostering relationships with alumni participants and developing positive connections with new participants• Headed collaborative brainstorm sessions to develop original marketing strategies to meet the client’s standards• Managed approximately 1,800 participants through telephone, email, social media, and conferencing; requiring thorough attention to detail and follow up skills• Created and delivered engaging social media and content to communicate with participants• Assisted in overall production and execution of the events ranging from athletic endurance events to peer-to-peer fundraising events

Multi-Platform Marketing Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Academic Writing Tutor

• Dec 2011 - May 2015

Student Life Photographer

• 2013 - 2015

Assistant to Dean of Students

• 2012 - 2015

Student Government Association President

• Apr 2013 - May 2014

Executive Intern

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

Assistant to Kathy Bragg, Executive Director │ Family Shelter Service │ Soup Kitchen │ Case Management │ Fundraising Events