Co-Founder

• Apr 2021 - Present

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Director of Internship Development

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2022

Community based relationships and cross departmental collaboration are at the forefront of this fast-paced role leading multiple initiatives to develop meaningful connections to meet the strategic engagement and mission of Loyola University School of Law to support the diverse network of +14,000 alumni. •Work directly with institution leadership including Deans, Offices of Marketing, Career Services, and Enrollment Strategy to develop strategic engagement opportunities, program support, and cross-functional communication strategies •Identified change management opportunities and established an employee engagement and retention plan with division VP to reinvest in our teams to provide continued personal and professional growth opportunities •Manage foundational volunteer boards and associated programming, including the Law Board of Governors, Diversity Council, Alumni and Reunion Ambassadors•Develop communication strategies and content management for internal and external communications, including monthly newsletters and alumni website •Build and oversee the management of alumni and community-focused events to support the engagement and philanthropic goals of the institution to increase culture and community connections, community support, and diversity initiatives, including quarterly DEI Workshops, affinity based networking, and annual awards •Deepen engagement of high-level volunteers, leadership donors, and major gift prospects through development of targeted and interested based engagement opportunities •Cultivate and grow partnerships with administrators, faculty, researchers, and students to promote stewardship of Loyola’s mission to community wide support and growth•Manage a portfolio of 75 alumni donors; drive strategic cultivation and engagement strategies to solicit gifts in support of the strategic priorities of the School of Law•Recruit and facilitate reunion committees and plan appropriate reunion communications and donor strategies Show less

Associate Director of Development and Law Advancement

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

• Alumni engagement and alumni volunteer and board management, event and program planning, development, marketing, and collaboration.• Manage communication strategy• Provides direction, oversight, and new concepts for multiple local and national events designed to engage alumni and steward donors.• Donor correspondence and proposals • Special events assistance• Collaborate on reunion giving campaigns and outreach strategy• Develops and plans programs and strategies to advance the Reunion Program.• Provides committee members with appropriate solicitation correspondence to endorse and support reunion class giving.• Cultivate and grow partnerships with administrators, faculty members, researchers, and students to promote stewardship of Loyola’s mission to community wide support and growth Show less

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2015

Development of strategic programming initiatives and communications strategies to engage alumni at various stages of their career to successfully, and meaningfully, engage, retain, lifetime alumni donors and volunteers. Strategic Initiatives • Coordinated strategic social media and electronic communication outreach to our unique constituents • Developed and manage portfolio of young alumni and new donors through engagement strategies focused on cultivating volunteers and donor participation • Managed annual budget; quarterly analysis overview • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data from communications, events, and fundraising efforts for the Annual & Strategic Reports • Developed partner and sponsorship opportunities with external departments and partners to encourage collaboration of students and alumni events, communication, and outreach • Participated in and contribute to various meetings, conversations and networking with peer institutions Volunteer & Event Management • Recruited and managed 10-15 volunteers per Reunion Class (1st, 5th– 50th) to serve on their committees • Provided training and support for volunteers, including creating and updating procedural guides • Developed and manage class specific events, communication, outreach strategies, and goals for each Reunion committee • Created and managed programming, content, and communications for Alumni Weekend • Strategically grew and managed events and outreach with Alumni Clubs Director to engage alumni across top markets • Liaison to student organizations; provided training, communication support, speaker identification, and event execution • Established and executed student programming series to assist in the transition from student to young alumni, cultivate early culture of philanthropic involvement, and retain overall engagement • Represented Law Alumni Relations and Development at high-profile events including: Reunion, Club events, Student events, Convocation, and regional alumni events Show less

Sales Support Specialist II/Logistics Manager

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

Management of high volume, multimillion-dollar, international and domestic accounts for the world’s leading healthcare providers and research hospitals. Logistics Management • Managed high volume, multimillion-dollar, international and domestic accounts • Provided support and communication between customers, sales, and production groups • Openly communicated production and schedule expectations at all stages to customer as well as manufacturing team; troubleshoot schedule changes and product requirements • Maintained strong client relationships through ongoing support and troubleshooting after stage one completion • Retained detailed schedules with product development team, shipping logistics support and outside vendors to meet and maintain strict deadlines with end customer • Managed bookings and logistics of materials for trade shows Sales Support • Arranged on site support and provisional needs for test sites and field managers • Developed and maintain strong client relationships through effective communications, continual support and developing rapport during various steps of the project • Worked closely with logistics officers, service teams and customers to solve complex issues • Report key metric of production schedules, completion rates, schedule reports, materials expectations, and project plan development initiatives to executive staff • Analyzed feedback from executive presentation for logistics team to develop and support advancement strategies Show less

Media Coordinator, Volunteer

• Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

Fundraising Volunteer, Media Outreach Hope4Bridget Foundation, December 2009-February 2010 Assisting with media outreach through PSAs and press release distribution Making pitch calls to local media broadcast outlets Sponsorship outreach Distribution of flyers and media material Fundraising Volunteer, Media Outreach Hope4Bridget Foundation, December 2009-February 2010 Assisting with media outreach through PSAs and press release distribution Making pitch calls to local media broadcast outlets Sponsorship outreach Distribution of flyers and media material

Student Representative/Project Manager

• Sep 2006 - May 2008

Co-Chair PRSSA Regional Conference

• Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

Worked to plan, develop, run the two day regional conference and register students and speakers Headed correspondence team, registered and confirmed 30 attending students Managed day of logistics Worked to plan, develop, run the two day regional conference and register students and speakers Headed correspondence team, registered and confirmed 30 attending students Managed day of logistics

Marketing/Community Development Intern

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Assisted organization and management of events and awareness including the inaugural Art Show and Silent Auction; Coordinated art displayed and assisted with volunteer organization Conducted media relations; press releases, media tip sheet distribution to area news paper editors, magazine editors and generated marketing for the event Coordinated outreach and marketing and direct mailings sponsors and community members Assisted organization and management of events and awareness including the inaugural Art Show and Silent Auction; Coordinated art displayed and assisted with volunteer organization Conducted media relations; press releases, media tip sheet distribution to area news paper editors, magazine editors and generated marketing for the event Coordinated outreach and marketing and direct mailings sponsors and community members

Student Leader/Fundraiser Chair

• Feb 2007 - Oct 2007

Organized and directed 45 students in planning and execution of the event Worked with five talent groups, correspondence and day-of scheduling; Assisted organization and management of the inaugural Art Show and Silent Auction Supported efforts that resulted in more that $7,000 raised for Artistic Visions Art Development Coordinated art displayed and assisted with volunteer organization Conducted media relations including press releases and media tip sheet. Distributed materials to area newspaper editors, magazine editors and generated marketing Coordinated outreach and marketing and direct mailings sponsors and community members Show less

Event Manager, Guest Service Manager

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

Promoted to full-time event manager in 2007 following 2006 internship, managed corporate/social and benefit events Scheduled and supervised 62 guest service employees and managed an Event Intern daily Assisted with the 2007 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Banquet/ceremonies Ensured more than 250 Guests and 14 recipients enjoyed the Banquet/ceremonies Promoted to full-time event manager in 2007 following 2006 internship, managed corporate/social and benefit events Scheduled and supervised 62 guest service employees and managed an Event Intern daily Assisted with the 2007 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Banquet/ceremonies Ensured more than 250 Guests and 14 recipients enjoyed the Banquet/ceremonies

Event Intern

• May 2006 - Aug 2007

Assisted supervising events manager in planning and executing of special events and banquets. Worked along side community relations director to plan smaller events as well. Assisted supervising events manager in planning and executing of special events and banquets. Worked along side community relations director to plan smaller events as well.

Communications/Outreach Intern

• Feb 2007 - May 2007

Lead solicitation support for “What Will it Take” state wide initiative Developed outreach to community leaders Researched points of interest for state legislatures for continued funding and grant support Assisted planning and organization of inaugural 5K Run/Walk fundraiser Created participants/volunteer sponsor letter/thank you templates Developed evaluation chart for media distribution and sponsorship results Lead solicitation support for “What Will it Take” state wide initiative Developed outreach to community leaders Researched points of interest for state legislatures for continued funding and grant support Assisted planning and organization of inaugural 5K Run/Walk fundraiser Created participants/volunteer sponsor letter/thank you templates Developed evaluation chart for media distribution and sponsorship results

Tanning Consultant

• 2007 - 2007