Community Philanthropy Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Community Philanthropy Coordinator

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Personal Sabbatical

• Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

As a lifelong storyteller and creator, I had the opportunity & privilege to focus on my personal creative writing pursuits. As a lifelong storyteller and creator, I had the opportunity & privilege to focus on my personal creative writing pursuits.

Communications Specialist & Development Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

- Wrote and sent appropriate acknowledgements and receipts to donors and funders via thank you letters and emails.- Managed the donor CRM database, including recording all gifts and regular report generation.- Planned and executed the organization's first virtual annual fundraising luncheon, raising over $60,887, a 5% increase from the 2019 in-person luncheon.- Wrote and sent seasonal donor appeals and donor updates via mail and email.- Created the grant database and collaborated with multiple departments to manage the project timelines and reporting.- Developed patient acquisition strategies to acquire an additional 17,000 patients across 20 zip codes, reaching and establishing partnerships with 15 local businesses and community organizations.- Created patient targets and KPIs to measure efficacy of communications strategies.- Established crisis communications policies and practices and managed the COVID-19 pandemic communications, including educational materials and vaccine clinic promotion.- Wrote and edited content for external and internal communications: press releases, website, newsletters, reports, patient materials, signage, social media, etc.- Filmed and edited 25 hours of content for patients, staff, donors, and board members. Show less

Operations Assistant

• Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

- Co-led a federal healthcare audit that allowed the organization to maintain its $1.7 million grant.- Researched, created, and implemented annual patient experience survey to track quality data.- Served as interim HR representative, including job description editing, initial screenings, and onboarding life-cycle, helping double the organization’s staff size in less than a year.- Coordinated various programmatic volunteers & interns as well as clinical student rotations.- Collaborated with Quality Improvement Specialist, Medical Director, and other staff members to create and implement clinic policies & procedures. Show less

Community Volunteer - Assistant Caregiver

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

Accompanied 16 adolescent survivors of sexual violence in a shelter/home, called "Albergue Nuestra Casa." Mainly, I provided respite care for main caregivers, collaborating with a diverse staff with social workers, and psychologists to provide necessary care. I co-facilitating conflict resolution, provided comfort & assistance, and directed the girls to professional support when appropriate. I organized & accompanied girls to various medical, educational, and social events. As part of my commitment to Franciscan Mission Service, I contributed bi-monthly to the organization’s blog on various matters of cross-culture experiences, social justice, power and privilege, and spirituality. As part of my fundraising commitment, I wrote, designed, and edited monthly email newsletters to financial contributors. Show less

InWriting Editor

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

Alumni Relations Assistant Writer

• May 2016 - Apr 2017

• Researched news stories, wrote, and copy-edited content for monthly E-newsletter.• Created monthly feature article series on interviewed GVSU alum stories.• Found alumni to feature, interviewed, and edited stories for “Alumni in 10” publication.• Designed and wrote copy for promotional emails sent to segmented alumni audiences.• Collaborated with graphic designer and web developer for visual and web creations.• Developed communications editorial calendar for overall streamlined efficiency between departments and workers in Alumni Association. Show less

Staff Assistant - Office of Student Life

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

• Aided in editing and writing of GVSU Family Guide and Become More Magazine, distributed to approximately 4,000 new GVSU students.• Aided in planning of various aspects of GVSU graduation commencement, such as: updating website, editing President's letter and speech, organizing speaker bios, and writing promotional content.• Managed GVSU online events calendar.• Partnered with technology assistant to create copy and usable design for websites.• Assisted Associate Director of Student Life in various administrative tasks. Show less

InWriting Contributor

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Front Desk Assistant - Office of Student Life

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

• Managed telephone, email, and walk-in questions and concerns.• Responsible for the distribution of purchasing cards to organizations and entering drivers license checks to DPS.• Aided in the creation of an array of projects for GVSU Laker Traditions Team and GVSU Promotions & Video Team• Advised current and new student organizations about event planning and fundraising.

Marketing Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

• Supported Chief Program Officer and collaborated with Communications/Marketing Department on promotional projects. • Created social media strategy; implemented with designed editorial calendar, cultivating a 20% increase in Facebook activity. • Standardized communication practices and strengthened brand unity across multiple departments by establishing a mission-oriented decision-making model. • Interviewed clients, staff members, and community leaders to create profile stories for newsletters and donor appeals. • Developed audience profiles for client groups served, implemented in social media, website, email marketing, and other communication avenues • Designed infographics and other visuals for mail, e-mail, and social media donor appeals. Show less