Experience

Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Operations

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Director Of Development

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2023

  I partner with individuals, companies, and foundations to help address the effects of climate change and create a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sustainable community through community-centric fundraising.



DonorsChoose

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fulfillment Operations Agent

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020



Self Employed

• Greater New York City Area

• Freelance Fundraising & Communications Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  My focus is on helping mission-based nonprofit organizations and small businesses to achieve their goals through support with fundraising, communications, marketing, special events and strategic planning. Clients: - Afro Brazil Arts (New York, NY) - Edén los Rafaeles/The Rafaeles' Eden (Colón Department, Honduras) - That's So Fetch (Atlanta, GA) My focus is on helping mission-based nonprofit organizations and small businesses to achieve their goals through support with fundraising, communications, marketing, special events and strategic planning. Clients: - Afro Brazil Arts (New York, NY) - Edén los Rafaeles/The Rafaeles' Eden (Colón Department, Honduras) - That's So Fetch (Atlanta, GA)



Afro Brazil Arts Inc

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  - Oversight of key areas including fundraising, communications, administration and operations - Initiated organizational development in areas of strategic planning, board development, financial review and program outreach - Increased fundraising by 20% from previous fiscal year through grants, events, and individual donations - Organize all annual and monthly programming and fundraising activities - Provide counsel to Founder/Executive Director on a variety of strategic and operational matters Show less



CDS Life Transitions

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President of Marketing

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  - Directed all marketing, communications and public relations for parent company, subsidiaries and sub-brands- Developed all branding, marketing, communications and public relations for a new partner agency operating across 22 counties, implementing a new service model mandated by New York State- Supervised marketing team of five staff

• Executive Director, CDS Wolf Foundation

  • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  - Raised over $3 million through events, individual and corporate giving, and grants- Led marketing and fundraising departments to support the addition of new subsidiaries/programs, executed special projects and annual strategic planning activities, and secured new funding streams- Worked with diverse constituent groups including boards, donors, committees, volunteers, families, program participants, vendors and external audiences- Oversaw events, marketing, communications and public relations for organization’s year-long 40th anniversary campaign and launch of a new parent company brand- Recruited volunteer committees and organized three major annual fundraising events (bowling party, golf tournament and a food/beverage tasting) raising $340,000- Supervised marketing and fundraising team of seven staff- Led board recruitment and development efforts- Oversaw Foundation and Marketing/Communications departments' strategic plans and financial management Show less

• Director of Marketing and Fundraising, CDS Wolf Foundation

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  - Led all fundraising activities, including individual and corporate giving, events, grants, and donor stewardship- Set strategy for all marketing and communications to consistently articulate the organization’s mission, vision and brand- Organized planning and execution of all special events across multiple subsidiaries and locations- Managed donor records and reports through DonorPerfect database software

• Interim Executive Director, CDS Wolf Foundation

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  - Accepted temporary position at request of CDS Life Transitions’ President/CEO

• Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  - Directed effective branding and content for all internal and external communications, marketing and public relations- Developed and executed marketing plans for all departments/programs- Supervised marketing team of one staff and one intern

• Multimedia Communications Specialist

  • Dec 2010 - Nov 2013

  - Supported rebranding of parent company and five subsidiaries- Developed and implemented marketing, communications and public relations for yearlong celebration of the organization’s 35th anniversary- Created and maintained all internal and external communications and marketing, including websites, social media, event support, media relations, video production, newsletters, and marketing materials

• Media Specialist

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  - Developed and taught multimedia courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities- Organized educational field trips- Assisted part-time with Help Desk tasks for the IT Department



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist

  • Mar 2010 - May 2011

  - Provided welcoming environment for customers in the Apple store - Offered guidance and advice about Apple products to assist customers with making a purchase that best met their needs - Assisted customers with set up of their new products before they left the store, and provided them with basic education on how to use their new device - Maintained visual merchandising standards in the store - Provided welcoming environment for customers in the Apple store - Offered guidance and advice about Apple products to assist customers with making a purchase that best met their needs - Assisted customers with set up of their new products before they left the store, and provided them with basic education on how to use their new device - Maintained visual merchandising standards in the store



St. John Fisher University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Student Technician

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2009

  - Provided customer service and technical troubleshooting assistance for students and faculty contacting the Help Desk - Setup and troubleshooting of multimedia equipment in classrooms and for special events on campus (i.e. projectors, microphones, sound system, video cameras, etc.) - Assisted with installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of computers and software/hardware on campus - Provided customer service and technical troubleshooting assistance for students and faculty contacting the Help Desk - Setup and troubleshooting of multimedia equipment in classrooms and for special events on campus (i.e. projectors, microphones, sound system, video cameras, etc.) - Assisted with installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of computers and software/hardware on campus