Experience

Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event and Volunteer Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  • Own and lead all fundraising and networking events end-to-end (in-person and digital) – successfully pivoted events to be virtual while driving increased event attendance and fundraising goals for 2020• Ensure overall planning and operational success of all events including budgeting, timelines, event themes, promotional materials, committee management, sponsor and exhibitor solicitation, vendor contract negotiations, and managing onsite details.• Drive ultimate success metrics for events, ensuring measurement and achievement of attendance and participation rate, sponsorships, and fundraising goals• Notable Events: Production of 500-person Annual Gala (meeting $330,000 fundraising goal) and 300-person summer-long hiking fundraiser (meeting $65,000 fundraising goal)• Engage local businesses and philanthropists to create and foster third party events to form partnerships and raise funds• Founded community initiatives, including a mentorship program and young professionals network, focused on continuous engagement through group activities, webinars, networking opportunities, and fundraising events• Managed and streamlined volunteer program by implementing new onboarding processes to drive program matches and ultimate volunteer satisfaction and retention



United Cerebral Palsy

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

• Special Events Associate

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Planned and organized universally-designed and accessible events that were inclusive for all attendees• Nationally managed a worldwide $3.5 million virtual fitness fundraiser for disability advocacy • Organized National Annual Conference by selecting sites, managing registrations, overseeing vendors and exhibitors, and planning breakout sessions and plenaries• Assisted with internship program selection, orientation, and intern outings• Events liaison to help troubleshoot issues, field questions, and survey creation for program feedback and optimization



Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine & SMFM Foundation

• Foundation Administrator & Membership Coordinator

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Raised $275,000 for a new scholarship program in 2 months while planning a $30,000 silent auction• Planned Interim and Annual Meetings, tracked donations, and managed accounting for Foundation of SMFM• Organization liaison for 2,600 members, 4 scholarships, a 27 member Corporate Council, and the Foundation Board• Managed the database, assisted with registration for trainings, and authored organization newsletter• Moderated and provided technical support for five committees and two directors



McFadden's

• United States
• Restaurants

• Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Solicited private parties, arranged event logistics, and managed on site events• Promoted events on company website, social media accounts, and weekly newsletter• Scheduled and submitted payroll for 20 promotional assistants • Solicited private parties, arranged event logistics, and managed on site events• Promoted events on company website, social media accounts, and weekly newsletter• Scheduled and submitted payroll for 20 promotional assistants



Cultural Tourism DC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Recruited and managed 350 volunteers for embassy tours with 20,000 visitors• Assisted with city-wide events by managing registrations, giving orientations, and supervising event volunteers• Planned networking events, monthly membership meetings, and receptions • Recruited and managed 350 volunteers for embassy tours with 20,000 visitors• Assisted with city-wide events by managing registrations, giving orientations, and supervising event volunteers• Planned networking events, monthly membership meetings, and receptions