Experience

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  Pampered Chef

  • United States
  • Food and Beverage Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • National Executive Director

    • Jun 2019 - Present

  • Senior Executive Director

    • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Executive Director

    • Jul 2018 - Present

  • Senior Director

    • Jun 2018 - Present

  • Advanced Director

    • Jun 2017 - Present

  • Fast Track Director

    • Jun 2016 - Present

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  Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC)

  • Maryland

  • Program Director, Performing Arts Grants

    • May 2015 - Oct 2018
    • Maryland

    -Responsible for core programs including the Grants for Organizations Program, the Maryland Presenters Network, and the Maryland Touring Artist Program, as well as Accessibility needs.-Duties include:*grant administration from receipt of application through completion of review process*determinin...

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  Ford's Theatre Society

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Associate Director of Development, Corporate Relations

    • Nov 2013 - May 2015
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    •Managed the day to day stewardship of all Ford’s Theatre's 75 corporate donors, including meeting hospitality; ticketing; and business needs as they relate to the sponsorship, and leading donor meetings (for renewals, upgrades, and with prospects)•Drafted all grant proposals, interim reports...

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  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

  • United States
  • Performing Arts
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations

    • Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

    •Managed the day to day stewardship of all Washington National Opera and select National Symphony Orchestra corporate, foundation, and government donors, including meeting hospitality; ticketing; and business needs as they related to the sponsorship•Drafted grant proposals, interim reports, and final reports for existing donors and prospects when required, as well as corresponding budgets•Designed special program proposals with customized benefits for corporate prospects, as needed•Completed tasks associated with Assistant’s role (see below), as needed

  • Assistant, Corporate and Foundation Relations

    • Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

    •Ensured accuracy of sponsor crediting on all marketing/press materials pertaining to the National Symphony Orchestra•Drafted acknowledgement letters for all corporate, foundation, and government supporters of the Orchestra, as needed•Conducted prospect research for general operating, program specific, and special project support and created corresponding briefings for review by an Assistant Manager and Manager, as needed•Served as liaison between the NSO and its donor contacts to fulfill ticket requests and facilitate crediting approvals

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  Imagination Stage, Inc.

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Office and Reception Manager

    • May 2010 - Aug 2011
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    •Assisted marketing department in updating institution’s press list and calendar listings, as needed•Assisted development department in grant writing, prospect research, and silent auction gift procurement, as needed •Provided exceptional customer service for all theatre patrons•Completed school ...

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  D.C. Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Development Intern

    • Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    •Assisted with the institution’s first gala; logistics, securing silent auction donations, and overall event execution•Located geographic regions throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C. underserved by its member organizations and their arts education programs•Assisted with logistics for planning...