Experience

Darling's Auto Group
• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Sales Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Present

Mercedes-Benz of Owings Mills
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2019

Mile One Automotive
• Sales Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016


National Fatherhood Initiative

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • 2011 - 2013

  Provides leadership in preparing proposals to private and public funding sources in conjunction with the Vice President of Development and Communication and in coordination with others at NFI as well as strategic partners Engages in NFI’s work with foundations,through the cultivation of prospective public and private funding sources; communicating with public and private funders regarding grant activities; managing partnerships related to grant requests and reporting, and seeking to expand public and private giving. Initiates and develops new strategic partnerships related to project funding opportunities Develops proposal budgets and reports in connection with existing and completed public and private grants Collaborates with others at NFI on various responsibilities/projects, including communications and messaging to donors and others Record information regarding funders and related meetings, proposals, etc. into Raiser’s Edge database Provides input on topics for creation and/or revision of NFI materials/services Writes articles for NFI publications Provides input on preparation of annual development budget and fundraising goals and other critical performance targets in collaboration with other staff Show less



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foundation and Corporate Relations Consultant

  • 2007 - 2010

  Developed proposals and funding pipeline for The Next One Up Foundation. Qualified and developed The Next One Up Foundation's application for the Soros Foundation's Open Society Initiative Fellowship. Researched the media footprint and dissemination efficacy of MacArthur Foundation grantees under the Program on Global Security and Sustainability, specifically the Science, Technology, and Security Initiative. Engaged in research and summary writing for text book project for social science professor which required the use of various social science data bases, web-based resources, cross-reference services such as Social Science Citation Index and Council of Science services. Drafted, edited and processed grant proposals for professors, local art collectives and large-scale non-profit organizations, including The Center for the Homeless. Edited and proofed final copy for sanctions anthology, coordinating edits and driving stylistic consistency for an international team of authors and researchers. Show less



Stone Soup Community

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2008

  Planned, implemented and executed marketing and development strategy and appeals. Led meetings of board committee for marketing and development. Organized fundraising events and ensured regular cultivation of, and communication with, all donors through drafting personalized thank you letters, solicitation letters and correspondence. Coordinated direct mail and phone campaign to cultivate new donors. Stewarded major donors through revamped appeals process and grew organization's donor base through access to major donor networks. Show less



The Poetry Center of ChicagoSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago

• Development Director

  • 2006 - 2007

  Planned, implemented and executed marketing strategy and appeals. Identified and researched federal, state, corporate and foundation grant opportunities. Monitored current grant activities, budgets and reporting requirements. Maintained accurate records of grants and other donations. Coordinated regular reconciliation and reporting of development revenue. Organized fundraising events and ensured regular cultivation of, and communication with, all donors through drafting personalized thank you letters, solicitation letters and correspondence. Worked with Executive Director and accountant to develop detailed annual budget. Show less



Institute for Latino Studies, University of Notre Dame

• Grants Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2006

  Produced development materials for outside funding. Drafted letters of inquiry, bridge funding requests, prospectus and proposals for initiatives across the five units of the ILS. Worked with project leads to produce appropriately edited and structured materials. With the Director of Institute, Associate Director and Director of Research worked to ensure a cohesive message and approach and produced final development materials. In conjunction with the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost, assisted in securing the flow of development materials through the University's as well as Foundation's application process. Presented to the Director of Institute, Associate Director and Director of Research selected opportunities and requisite program guidelines and, in conjunction with them, refined the ILS' areas of interest and outlined the initial development approach. Maintained tracking information of current development initiatives according to entity, program area, dollar amount and point of contact to ensure strategic and effective targeting of development opportunities. Drafted initial versions of select research and communication materials. Worked to ensure the timely and professional completion of funded deliverables by providing assistance with the drafting of reports, papers, evaluations, summaries and publications. Show less



Trilogy

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications

  • 1998 - 2003

  Developed product content across various business units to ensure quality and consistency in messaging for pre-sales, sales and consulting. Produced daily e-commerce newsletter detailing market trends, emerging technologies and industry specific strategies. Managed presales campaign for Directory Services Software. Managed the production and coordination of press releases, product launch, and pipeline development for BuyingChain, Trilogy's out-of-the-box online procurement application. Coordinated field sales force and internal lead generation staff for the BuyingChain sales channel. Show less