Experience

Reading Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Provide leadership for staffing, strategy and operations. Refine, develop and implement a progressive program for the center’s fundraising, exhibitions, collections management, educational activities and community outreach. Provide leadership for staffing, strategy and operations. Refine, develop and implement a progressive program for the center’s fundraising, exhibitions, collections management, educational activities and community outreach.



Albright College

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Vice President of Alumni & Donor Engagement

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2023

  Develop strategic relationships, volunteer and student management, programming, communications, events, and fundraising to foster pride and engage the college’s 21,000+ alumni. Provide leadership for the Albright Alumni Association Board and create opportunities to engage alumni through affinity connections with the arts, Greek life, athletics, clubs, majors and careers. Build awareness and programs that lead to personal philanthropy. Oversee and integrate the college’s annual fund efforts including phonathon and giving day, with alumni programs. Collaborate with campus partners in Student Involvement & Leadership, the Career Development, and Enrollment Management to leverage the power of the alumni network to achieve college-wide goals. Maintain portfolio of 40 major donors for solicitation and stewardship. Manage a team of 4 professional and support staff members.Accomplishments:•In 2018, the Albright Challenge – a 48 hours social online campaign raised over $114,000 – its first time raising 6 digits•Successfully executed the re-introduction of Alumni Weekend after a decade-long hiatus. Over 300 alumni, students and friends attended this 3-day event.•Planned first alumni reunion for Albright School of Professional Studies (adult education program)•Homecoming 2018 attracted over 400 alumni to campus for reunions and athletic activities. Added Family Weekend in 2019 and grew pre-registered attendees to over 650•Garnered $20,000 gift for the 13th Street Partnership, to benefit an innovation lab at Northeast Middle School.- Worked with alumni volunteers to establish the Society of Black Alumni- Introduced Alumni Travel program with first trip to Costa Rica.- Established Alumni Admission Representatives - alumni covering college fairs to recruit future Albrightians- Pivoted in 2020 to deliver a yearlong alumni engagement program via Zoom, Kudoboard, Remo and other virtual platforms- Produced first Donor Impact report, winning a gold CUPPIE award Show less

• Leadership Gifts Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2018

  Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individuals with capacity to provide major gifts of $25,000 or more. Cover West Coast and Southwestern U.S. as well as New York and Pennsylvania. Counsel donors on a variety of outright, pledged and planned gifts to best suit their charitable inclinations. Work collaboratively with other administrators and volunteers to increase enthusiasm, advocacy and financial support for Albright College as part of the That Their Light May Shine comprehensive campaign for $55 million. Average 12 visits per month to maintain a portfolio of approximately 175 donors/prospects. Develop individual donor cultivation plans. Manage remote alumni events. Present proposals for major gift requests. Serve on college’s Assessment Committee. Trained as Affirmative Action representative. Accomplishments:• Raised $2,324,000 over 5 years for annual fund, endowment and capital projects• Led classroom tribute project for $100,000 to honor Accounting Prof. Terry Reilly• Conducted $80,000 campaign for internship stipends honoring Political Science Prof. Tom Brogan• Maurice Stahl bronze lion and athletic locker room project• Garnered $828,000 in planned gifts• Department coordinator for identifying hosts for student recruiting dinners• Lead Development partner for college’s art programs.- Advancement Representative to Assessment Committee Show less



Reading Symphony Orchestra

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Development and Community Relations

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

  Directed organization’s fundraising efforts, community collaborations and partnerships. Designed, implemented and tracked annual giving campaign, secured corporate sponsorships, solicited major gifts, and managed grant funding applications. Set stage for endowment campaign and activated donor stewardship efforts. Managed special event fundraising. Representative on community arts committees, including Albright Arts Commission, Alvernia Arts Committee, and Culture Soup. Accomplishments: • Launched Reading Orchestra Zone collaboration between Reading School District and Reading Symphony Orchestra. Along with RSO’s Director of Youth Education, investigated and identified challenges with the school district’s instrumental music program, convened community partners, and designed a program that would best meet the needs of the district, including the use of a Hispanic liaison to communicate with parents in the district, which was 68% Latino. Proposed the Reading Orchestra Zone program to the school board and garnered $25,500 in seed money. Ensured sustainable funding for the program through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) of Pennsylvania by successfully applying for Educational Improvement Organization status. • Wrote National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant for Reading Orchestra Zone under Learning in the Arts funding stream. • 12% increase in individual giving in 2009/10 season, raising over $450,000, despite unfavorable economy. • Garnered 8 new concert sponsors over first 2 years. • Initiated and populated Orchestra’s presence on Facebook. • Created scorecard to track key fundraising components for the Board’s Development Committee • Supervised 4 marketing and development interns to meet growing resource needs. • Secured commitment of first major gift of $95,000 from key donor for orchestra’s 100th anniversary programming. Show less



Wachovia Bank

• Reading, Pennsylvania

• AVP, Community Relations Manager

  • Dec 2001 - Dec 2007

  Directed bank's community grant-making program for Central Pennsylvania. Cultivated relationships with key community leaders and leveraged corporate resources to maximize visibility of bank’s charitable investments. Promoted and recognized volunteerism among employees. Wrote press releases, employee announcements, volunteer newsletter, internal website articles and scripts for senior leaders. Negotiated sponsorships and implemented benefits. Produced special events and market-wide initiatives as part of Regional President’s Operating Committee. Accomplishments: • Managed $1 million annual budget for the Central region’s community outreach and public relations efforts. • Guided grant-seekers through a smooth transition to bank's new online application system. • Staged annual economic forecast breakfasts in conjunction with local chambers of commerce in 5 counties for over 5 years, each involving 200-500 attendees. Secured keynote speakers, coordinated invitations, produced presentation packets and coordinated audio/visual needs. • Managed local public relations launch of Wachovia name change in 2003, including public events for signage unveiling, and employee celebrations. Show less



CoreStates Bank

• AVP, Sales and Marketing

  • 1998 - 2001

  Developed and activated project plans in support of bank’s marketing, community involvement and sales efforts including advertising, video production, media relations, promotional items, branch displays and event planning. Staged market-wide employee sales rallies, recognition events and customer receptions. Negotiated sponsorships to maximize corporate presence. Recruited employee volunteers for community projects. Accomplishments:• Produced Thun Award of Berks County for 7 consecutive years. Managed and executed all aspects of event from invitations, commemorative video production, Steuben crystal award, catering arrangements, audio/visual staging and ceremony script.• Staged activities for sponsorship of the Wachovia Bike Race on the streets of Lancaster, PA for 4 years. Coordinated press conference, client hospitality and served as liaison with race’s staging company for event day on-site management. • Managed sponsorship of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Reading and Lancaster for 4 years including Reading’s 250th anniversary celebration. • Implemented branch opening communication plans and top client special events. • Produced quarterly Rewards & Recognition Celebrations for 3 years. • Served as school leader at Whitfield Elementary School for Reading First program. Show less

• Banking Officer, Consumer Marketing

  • 1995 - 1998

  Supported branches in planning and implementing local marketing projects to achieve sales goals. Managed marketing mix including direct mail, telemarketing, advertising and merchandising. Negotiated and leveraged marketing programs tied to major corporate sponsorships.Major Projects: • CoreStates Betsy King Golf Classic• NASCAR Advantage 200 Race• Branch Consolidations



Meridian Bank

• Assistant Banking Officer, Corporate Product Development

  • 1993 - 1995

  Developed, enhanced and managed bank's corporate treasury products. Monitored product quality and recommended product pricing. Wrote product procedures and conducted sales training.Achievements: • $700,000 product line revenue increase• Team leader on cash processing vendor conversion team• Launched new Automatic Loan Payback product

• International Administrative Assistant

  • 1989 - 1993

  Supported International Sales Officers in the prospecting and maintenance of international finance customers. Documented policies and procedures. Audited braches with foreign currency.

• Teller

  • 1987 - 1989