Experience

The Alliance for Florida's National Parks

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Event Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Present



Highheels & Sneakers PR

• President

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Current clients: Peter Jean-Marie, Turk & Turk and Environmental Mechanical Contractor’s, Inc. Client-focused marketing, media & public relations, event planning and fundraising. -Manage all aspects of a successful public relations agency focusing on marketing, public relations, and writing. -Formulate client strategies based on knowledge of client goals resulting in maximum exposure in target media areas by writing persuasive media materials. -High-quality work product subject to deadlines and budget constraints. -Organize large-scale corporate and social events successfully. -Can assist non-profits in obtaining gifts, auction items, and event coordination.



Food Blogger

• #seasonthisblog #foodie #travel

• Writer

  • Mar 2014 - Present



Competitive Edge PR

• Public Relations

  • 2000 - Present



The Alliance for Florida's National Parks

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• West Coast Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  In my new role, I will be responsible to help ensure the success of fundraising and outreach efforts in Southwest Florida and advance the mission of the SFNPT to promote, preserve, and enhance South Florida's national parks - Big Cypress, Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas. I will manage the 5th Annual Wine & Wildlife Event and increasing membership to the SFNPT. In my new role, I will be responsible to help ensure the success of fundraising and outreach efforts in Southwest Florida and advance the mission of the SFNPT to promote, preserve, and enhance South Florida's national parks - Big Cypress, Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas. I will manage the 5th Annual Wine & Wildlife Event and increasing membership to the SFNPT.



Avow Hospice, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Annual Giving Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Was part of a newly formed foundation team that met our board-directed goal of $8 million, which was a new milestone for Avow. Created an employee giving fund to support employees during financial hardship “Give Together, Care Together” — wrote new policy, accepted grant applications for assistance, visited with departments, presented at all staff meeting. In charge of all events including private and public fundraisers. Individually raised $300K through corporate and individual donations to the Annual Butterfly Ball. In charge of Celebration of Life at the Avow Butterfly Release in Cambier Park. Handled quarterly appeal mailings, raising more than $100K. Maintained a list of top donors and increasing contributions 7%. Managed Avow Women’s Board and all volunteer coordination.



Lee Health

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

• Special Event Planner

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Liaison for Barbara's Friends - Golisano Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. Since 1995, more than $22 million has been raised to help local children battling cancer and blood disorders. Donations provide funding for programs, services, equipment and medical care for children in Southwest Florida so they don't have to leave home for treatment. One hundred percent of the funds donated to Barbara's Friends stays in our community. Supervised 20+ events a year that raised over $1.5 million a year for Barbara’s Friends. Coordinated physicians, patients, donors and volunteers for Annual Radiothon raising over $170K a year. Key player with successful Barbara’s Friends Rumrunners foodie event raising $125K annually. Raised $3.8 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital at NGALA, a Wildlife Preserve in Naples. Served as event coordinator in all capacities of event. Helped with sponsorships, donations, auctions, registration, and check-out for all foundation events.



Lee Health

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

• Guest Service Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2014

  In the newly created position of Guest Service Manager at Cape Coral Hospital, I helped create an excellent customer service experience for all of our patients and their families. I provided leadership and management to Customer Service Coordinators in the Inpatient and Emergency Room areas. As a member of the leadership team I worked closely with leaders to ensure all patient satisfaction data is analyzed and reviewed. I oversaw tracking, trending and reporting of patient compliments, complaints and overall satisfaction and come up with creative solutions to enhance the patient experience. The position crosses multiple departments and service lines in an acute care hospital setting. I also helped to create The Patient & Family Council as an advisory resource to enhance patient and family collaboration. The council works with hospital administration, management, physicians and staff in creating a patient/family-centered culture and to fulfill our purpose as the community's premier hospital and center for health & wellness by providing an Optimal Healing Environment focused on health, prevention, healing and Connectivity. I was also in charge of Quarterly Recognition for our employees and serve on a Connectivity Speaking Engagement that promotes the culture of Cape Coral Hospital.



J.Crew

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2012

  I work part time at J. Crew at Town Center Plaza I work part time at J. Crew at Town Center Plaza



Carondelet Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Events Officer & Database Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2012

  I managed all donor cultivation and fundraising events for SJMC Foundation including planning, implementation and assessment. I was the administrator of the Friends of St. Joseph, worked on a planned giving seminar and partnered with Talbot's to host a successful fundraising event for the SJ Breast Center. Raised $1 million for St. Joseph Medical Center over a period of four years. I managed all donor cultivation and fundraising events for SJMC Foundation including planning, implementation and assessment. I was the administrator of the Friends of St. Joseph, worked on a planned giving seminar and partnered with Talbot's to host a successful fundraising event for the SJ Breast Center. Raised $1 million for St. Joseph Medical Center over a period of four years.



Talbots

• Sales Associate

  • 2008 - 2010



emfluence

• Business Development

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008



Olathe Chamber of Commerce

• Communications

  • 1998 - 2000