Experience

Sigma Chi Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  As a longtime beneficiary of Sigma Chi's leadership programs, I joined the greek letter world's largest Foundation to ensure brother have access to academic scholarships, leadership training, and safe learning and living environments. I currently oversee the Foundation's annual giving strategy, midlevel giving program, and volunteer/donor societies. As a longtime beneficiary of Sigma Chi's leadership programs, I joined the greek letter world's largest Foundation to ensure brother have access to academic scholarships, leadership training, and safe learning and living environments. I currently oversee the Foundation's annual giving strategy, midlevel giving program, and volunteer/donor societies.



NHRA: Championship Drag Racing

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Driver

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  With a variety of NHRA competition racing licenses under my belt, I don't mind making a little good trouble in worlds fastest motorsport. My roots in racing run deep as the son of the late Funny Car Champion Tripp Shumake and Hall of Famer Susie Shumake. In 2021 I recorded a head turning 319.26 MPH pass in a Nitro Funny Car covering the race track in 3.96 seconds. In 2022 I snagged a top 3 qualifying position, a semi-final finish, and my first "Wally" at the legendary Pomona Fairplex for my tribute livery to my late father. Proud to work along side the Human Rights Campaign, Athlete Ally, and Racing Pride as an Ambassador.



Clinton Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Development Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2021

  Oversee the Foundation's two most loyal and engaged donor programs, the Ambassadors and the 20|30 young professionals network. Working daily with our supporters to engage them in our work and connect them to our mission of "putting people first." Empowering the 20|30 Leadership Council as they develop regional programs around volunteerism, professional development, and networking. Driving the programming and logistics of Ambassadors Weekend, a multi-day donor experience at the Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.



one•n•ten (1N10, Inc.)

• Director Of Development

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

  Responsible for raising funds to support the day-to-day operations of one∙n∙ten, an LGBTQ+ youth organization. Govern all components of the annual gala’s design, production, and execution, creating an inspiring and impactful event. Impart management of individual gift programs including major, recurring, and planned giving. Originate and execute an annual corporate giving plan and work with all stakeholders to achieve and exceed revenue goals. Prospect new funding opportunities via existing supporters and cultivate new relationships to ensure short and long-term funding milestones are achieved. Conceptualize and support a culture of philanthropy with staff, volunteers, board members and all external parities. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: • Boosted annual gala attendance to 1,300; the largest LGBTQ+ fundraising event in Arizona • Amplified ask/auction proceeds by 40%, and reduced cost of fundraising by 11% • Responsible for doubled contribution from mid-year peer to peer fundraiser • Increased individual gifts by 9% • Rebranded recurring donor group and increased membership by 395% • Furthered grant submittals and awards by 20% including 12 first time funders • Completed the Arizona Community Foundation’s Endowment Building Institute • Appointed to the Association of Fundraising Professional 2018 Mentor/Mentee program



Alliance Residential Company

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Overseeing the daily operations, leasing and eventual sale of a 224 unit $85 million luxury residential tower, achieving the highest dollar per square foot and stabilized occupancy in the sub-market. -Led a high performing team of 7 with over 65 vendors, 250 residents with a $3m operating budget. -Strategically placing CityScape as the “place to live” among the growing urban population. -Recruited pre-lease-up to brand, launch and stabilize the community while bringing a new level of customer service to Phoenix’s most unique multifamily asset. -Southwest regional point person for reputation management and customer experience. -Pioneer of strategic lease-up initiatives including marketing partnerships and retail discounts, community and neighborhood engagement, and social media swarming. Selected Achievements: - ORA Power Rankings Top 50 National Online Reputations - Alliance Residential 2015 Customer Experience, team of the year - Arizona Foothills Magazine, 2015 most exclusive apartment community - Alliance Residential 2014 Sales and Customer Experience, team of the year - Arizona Multihousing Association 2015 Development of the year



Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Sales Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

  Stabilized downtown Phoenix’s first luxury boutique hotel’s catering and events departments. Managed, sold and executed over 250 events with over $1 million in revenue in the first year of operation. Development properties brand and image while establishing lasting corporate and community partnerships. • Led the catering team to exceed the 2012 and 2013 annual private dining budget • Completed and communicated monthly sales/revenue/pace results to hotel executive team, corporate senior leadership, and owner representatives • Coordinated sales efforts between the hotel sales and conference services departments • Incorporated marketing initiatives to support sales strategies and activities • Conducted daily EO meetings • Developed production goals for catering sales team • Wrote annual marketing plan • Assisted in creation of annual budget • Conducted quarterly action plan and annual reviews of catering sales and conference services team



Arizona Biltmore

• Real Estate

• Event Service Manager l Confrence & Catering Services

  • May 2003 - Jul 2012

  Managed all aspects of conference/event planning and execution. Provided consistent, high-level, anticipatory service and communication to client and hotel departments throughout the event budgeting, planning, and sales phases. Created budgets, workflows, marketing materials and schedules. Screened, selected and managed outside vendors and local partners. Served as property media representative (on and off-camera) when promoting public events. Biltmore’s Best Manager 2012 and Resort Historian. • Created lasting relationships with clients by fostering partnerships, driving repeat business and improving client satisfaction and customer loyalty for the property and the brand. • Increased Event Satisfaction Score from 64.3% to 87% in Overall Event Satisfaction. • Composed and disseminated banquet event orders (BEOs), group résumés, and additional group information to all hotel departments to anticipate and meet client needs and manage expectations. • Acted as property and subject matter expert. Served as liaison for sales staff and customers throughout the event process by coordinating all aspects of the overall attendee experience. • Assisted in forecasting revenue and closing group sales for events and sleeping rooms by gathering and interpreting group history, trends, and property pace. • Drove additional revenue developing and selling untapped function space for the hotel by planning and executing a block-party concept for internal and external customers.