Experience

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  Natick Service Council

  • Director Of Development And Outreach
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  Natick Service Council

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

  • Director of Development and Outreach

    • Mar 2022 - Present

    Director of Development & Outreach is responsible for developing sustainable revenues/funding that supports Natick Service Council’s (NSC) human services programming. Responsibilities include executing each phase of the development cycle including: existing/new donor stewardship and cultivation; grant identification, submissions and reporting: fundraising events & campaigns; and organizational marketing & communication.

  • Director of Development and Outreach

    • Mar 2022 - Present

    Director, Development and Outreach develops sustainable revenues and funding that supports Natick Service Council’s (NSC) human services programming. Responsibilities include executing each phase of the development cycle including: existing/new donor stewardship and cultivation; grant identification, submissions and reporting: fundraising events & campaigns; and organizational marketing & communication. This role looks to successfully lead NSC’s development program while moving the organization to the next stage of growth through development of relations with local Foundations, donors and prospective supporters.

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  Ironstone Farm

  • Andover, MA

  • Associate Executive Director

    • Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Andover, MA

    Principal responsibilities include assisting the Executive Director with leadership and management of Ironstone Farm and the two nonprofits, Challenge Unlimited, Inc. and Ironstone Therapy that reside on the premises.• Manage fundraising team, program marketing and program teams, equine team, and...

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  Whole Foods Market

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Metro Marketing

    • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

    Principal responsibilities include creating and executing in-store and external marketing/social media campaigns and events as well as community relations for eight stores:● Organize and facilitate innovative in and out-of-store events by providing guidance to regional and store leadership● Collaborate with marketing team to create outreach campaigns ● Develop and execute social media campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramResults: ❑ Spearheaded and participated at milestone events, including VegFest 2016 targeting 12,000 participants, Worcester, MA; Natural Living Expo 2016 targeting 8,000 participants, Marlboro, MA; nonprofit Cradles to Crayons clothing and toy in-store 2015-2016 drives; Share the Cheer targeting local civil servants, including Police and Fire Departments; 2016-2017 North Shore Cancer Walk targeting 5,000 participants; 2017 Whole Foods Market Sudbury Store Opening; 2017 Victorian Fair in Melrose targeting 10,000 participants; 2017 Whole Foods Market North Atlantic Region Golf Tournament Planning Team. ❑ Cultivated community relationships within the MetroWest and North Shore areas through community giving programs❑ Conceptualized, developed and organized special events for the Whole Foods Market Sudbury opening.❑ Developed and activated K-Art initiative partnering Whole Foods Market with MetroWest YMCA integrating Earth Day with recycled art projects. ❑ Selected from a company-wide health initiative to participate in the plant-based “Engine 2 Immersion” one-week program (May 2016), The Mago Retreat, Sedona, AZ. Created concept for an “Eating Plant Strong for the Holidays” Webinar with Rip Esselstyn, creator of plant-based Engine 2 Diet (products sold exclusively in Whole Foods) and his constituency (10,000+ followers)❑ Expanded social audience for the MetroWest market with 7% additional followers through Facebook, 5% additional followers through Instagram and Twitter and increased engagement, such as Likes and Favorites.

  • Coffee/Juice Bar and Specialty Supervisor

    • Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

    > Led Coffee/Juice Bar Team Members to satisfy, delight and nourish our Customers, by providing excellent customer service and producing consistent quality product for them.> Uphold high quality standards and direct C/J Bar Team Members to do the same through product consistency, good organics and cleanliness.> Order coffee/juice products and supplies while keeping the budget under consideration.> Record and manage shrink (i.e. Spoilage and samples).> Encourage a positive work environment with constructive feedback, an upbeat outlook and an approachable atmosphere for Team Members to express their ideas and concerns.> Maintain open communication with both Specialty and Produce Team Leaders, as well as, Store Leadership.

  • Culinary Demo Specialist

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

    > Developed a demo program storewide encompassing all departments.> Cultivated positive relationships with Team Buyers and Team Leaders to encourage product sales and in-department demos.> Creatively merchandised demo product to enhance sales, increase Customer and Team Member product knowledge, and help customers bring easy recipes home to their kitchens to prepare for family and friends.> Organized and facilitated innovative in-store and off-site events.

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  To A "T" Nonprofit Consulting

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Founder

    • May 2009 - Jan 2014
    • Greater Boston Area

    To a “T” is a multi-faceted events management and fundraising firm that flawlessly executes your vision and provides strategic guidance by taking that vision to the next level. To a “T” focuses on maximizing your event investment and providing strategic guidance in the areas of development fundra...

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  National MS Society

  • New England Chapter

  • Director of Fundraising Development

    • May 2004 - May 2009
    • New England Chapter
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  Choreographer

  • Andover High School

    • Jan 2000 - Nov 2005
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  Boston Symphony Orchestra

  • Boston, MA

  • Fundraising and Development Consultant

    • Jun 2003 - Apr 2004
    • Boston, MA
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  Boston Partners in Education

  • Boston, MA

  • Director Of Development

    • May 2002 - Jun 2003
    • Boston, MA
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  Museum of Science

  • Boston, MA

  • Development Manager, Special Events

    • Jan 1999 - May 2002
    • Boston, MA
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  The Travel Institute

  • United States

  • Director of Development, The ICTA Fund

    • Feb 1998 - Dec 1999
    • United States

    The Travel Institute is formerly the Institute of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA.)

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  National Brain Tumor Society

  • Boston, MA

  • Special Events and Public Relations Specialist

    • Dec 1996 - Feb 1998
    • Boston, MA