Experience

Monk Botanical Gardens

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Implement a planned giving program + major giving and planned giving fundraising strategies.This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, managing our annual fund, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. I will also evaluate, grow, and manage the membership program and annual fund through a variety of fundraising strategies. Develop and implement strategies to grow the annual fund and membership programs, including funds raised through individual and institutional gifts, special events, and corporate/business sponsorships.



Independent

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  On a case by case basis, I offer freelance writing assistance to various businesses and non-profit organizations. This work varies and includes; grant writing, grant application revisions, social media content development, editing, proof-reading, community engagement, and blog content.



Ruby Coffee Roasters

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations + Customer Service

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  As customer support at Ruby, I am highly integrated with daily operations at the Ruby HQ/Roastery and work closely with all customers to ensure excellent service. I serve our e-commerce and wholesale customer base while maintaining website listings and merchandise inventory.



Wausau River District, Inc.

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

• Assistant Director

  • May 2018 - Feb 2020

  Wausau River District, a 2019 Great American Main Street Award winner, works to promote and facilitate the economic vitality and historic preservation of downtown Wausau for the benefit of the entire community. As Assistant Director I work alongside the Executive Director to implement annual work plans under the operating budget approved by the Board of Directors. I am the primary marketing representative for our organization; creating all content, marketing of events, and social media marketing. I also assist with special promotional events, grant writing, and other small business development and recruitment efforts. I maintain our website and social media platforms with updates as needed. Plans, organizes and encourages ongoing visioning and forecasting, trend analysis, long-range planning activities.



Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc

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

• Membership Engagment Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  - Create local event partnerships based on regional need.- Implement spring registration efforts.- Networks within the community to support lead generation and retention.- Provide New Leader Orientation for assigned service areas.- Oversees implementation of a robust recruitment plan within the region and with assigned services areas.- Attend/support/facilitate (if needed) leader meetings in assigned service areas.- Identify, support and train volunteers in lead generation tactics.- Recruit, place and retain service area positions/volunteers. Assists with the identification of council delegates- Support council functions through promotion of council sponsored activities, meetings and volunteer opportunities. Promote the Girl Scout culture of philanthropy and assist in building relationships with donors.- Work with cross-functional team to determine or develop innovative techniques to ensure the effective delivery of recruitment strategies.



Rasmussen University

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

  -Guide prospective students to make the smart decision to invest in their future and enroll in one of Rasmussen’s industry-leading, practical and accredited programs-Act as first point of contact for prospective students considering enrolling at Rasmussen College-Conduct campus visits with prospective students to assess needs, showcase the benefits of a Rasmussen College education, and facilitate enrollment into the college-Mentor students from the application process through the first quarter of enrollment-Meet metrics as assigned by demonstrating high level of product/program knowledge, and meeting specific student recruitment goals-Maintain accurate knowledge of the College’s programs, student services, and area colleges-Maintain contact with business and/or high school community and student service organizations as necessary



Northcentral Technical College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant to the Director of Marketing + Public Relations

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  - Provide support to the Director of Marketing + Public Relations and the Marketing + PR team-Build and maintain vendor relations for promotional, supply, and print ordering purposes- Serve as a point of contact for internal marketing requests and provide excellent customer service to internal customers- Political/Legislative event coordination- Works with Marketing Coordinator to create and implement social media strategies - Monitor all marketing projects through the Marketing Request System