Valerie Korock
Director of Development at Issaquah Schools Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Ashley Clark, LEED AP
Valerie is inspiring to watch work. She has built her success based on her amazing people skills, articulation and business savy. She is a true force!
Ashley Clark, LEED AP
Valerie is inspiring to watch work. She has built her success based on her amazing people skills, articulation and business savy. She is a true force!
Ashley Clark, LEED AP
Valerie is inspiring to watch work. She has built her success based on her amazing people skills, articulation and business savy. She is a true force!
Ashley Clark, LEED AP
Valerie is inspiring to watch work. She has built her success based on her amazing people skills, articulation and business savy. She is a true force!
Experience
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Issaquah Schools Foundation
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jan 2022 - Present
Responsible for strategic oversight and implementation of the organization's development efforts through optimization of available staff and resources.Build and manage large-scale, annual fundraising campaigns and community events to secure funding for programs and resources for Issaquah School District schools.Develop and implement a tiered stewardship approach to Donor/Sponsor portfolios that includes customized outreach and engagement with our Major Donors, Donors, Corporate Sponsors, and Community Partners.Direct messaging and tone of Foundation communications through collaboration with MarCom team to optimize reach, impact, and storytelling to the Foundation's unique and varied audiences. Show less
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Corporate Relations/Business Development Manager
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
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Program Manager, FutureMap
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Built an innovative, integrated career-connected learning program from concept to implementation within the Issaquah School District Collaborated with school administration to strategically develop program goals, structure, implementation timelines, and management work flowRecruited, trained, and established a network of local, online career coaches, providing students increased accessibility to work-based learning opportunities such as: online forums, job shadows, informational interviews, company tours, and internships. Developed FutureMap brand and marketing efforts for sustained program visibility and field enablement tools to streamline partner registration and management Show less
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Operations Manager
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Dec 2005 - Present
Manages and oversees operation of six, separate units of investment properties, as well as one additional international investment property Actively and extensively networked through former professional relationships within both private and public sectors, as well as personal involvement within church, school, sports, and community groups. Manages and oversees operation of six, separate units of investment properties, as well as one additional international investment property Actively and extensively networked through former professional relationships within both private and public sectors, as well as personal involvement within church, school, sports, and community groups.
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Greater Issaquah Chamber Of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Membership
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May 2013 - Jun 2015
Designed customized membership programs to engage and deliver unique benefits to fit the varying needs of a 450+ member non-profit organization Collaborated with various City officials as well as private sector and non-profit community organizations to serve as a valuable resource, liaison, and leader Researched, scaled, and implemented a six-month CRM integration project that resulted in increased operational efficiency, value proposition improvement, and an enhanced member experience Developed marketing messaging, plans, and materials to develop and grow the organization's intrinsic value within a dynamic business environment Reported directly to the CEO to lead the member outreach and networking efforts of the Ambassadors Committee Exceeded projected budgeted figures for new membership revenue in 2014, despite a 40% reduction in hours Researched, authored, and presented a comprehensive Membership Development Retention Plan which provided an integrated, cross-position strategy to improving membership benefit delivery and retention Show less
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Plum District
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead District Consultant
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
Strategically targeted, engaged, and negotiated with local businesses to craft customized opportunities to increase visibility, drive sales volume, and capture new customers during Plum District's start-up period. Highest Net Revenue Producer in the NW Region for 11 months straight as the region's Lead District Consultant. Effectively implemented strategic social media marketing efforts via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn to maximize reach to target customer. Crafted customized, daily offer opportunities that yielded 60-70% customer retention rates. Show less
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Boehringer Ingelheim
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Germany
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative, Cardio-Pulmonary Specialist
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Jul 2003 - Dec 2005
Awarded 2004 Rookie of the Year, 1st in Western region for new Micardis prescriptions, 2004 Launched Micardis Share of Voice Pilot as part of an elite group of Johns Hopkins Medical School trained Cardio-Pulmonary specialists Selected as team lead for Spiriva launch, June 2004 Effectively dissected clinical studies and detailed physicians, using B.S. in Molecular Biology Exceeded frequency and reach goals while establishing and maintaining strong rapport with cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, internists, and administrative staff Show less
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Allsteel
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Account and Business Development Manager
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Aug 2002 - Jul 2003
Generated and managed B2B sales in excess of $6.8M net (~$17M List) per year Achieved 138% of Q1 2003 Sales Goals, totaling $1.7M net (~$4.25M List). Surpassed prior year's sales by $850K net (~$2.1M List) Generated over $450K net (~$1.2M List) worth of independently-driven B2C sales in Q2 of 2003 Generated and managed B2B sales in excess of $6.8M net (~$17M List) per year Achieved 138% of Q1 2003 Sales Goals, totaling $1.7M net (~$4.25M List). Surpassed prior year's sales by $850K net (~$2.1M List) Generated over $450K net (~$1.2M List) worth of independently-driven B2C sales in Q2 of 2003
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Thomas Law Offices
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturer's Sales Representative
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Jan 1999 - Jul 2002
Successfully rebuilt previously-neglected areas of the Seattle-Tacoma metro area as well as Northern and Eastern Washington regions, growing distributor partner sales to an excess of $3.5M Net (~$8.75M List) in first year Commission-based sales accounted for 100% of compensation Managed open, tiered, and exclusive model distribution channels for seven manufacturers to a 35-dealer partner base as well as a network of Seattle-based architects and designers Successfully rebuilt previously-neglected areas of the Seattle-Tacoma metro area as well as Northern and Eastern Washington regions, growing distributor partner sales to an excess of $3.5M Net (~$8.75M List) in first year Commission-based sales accounted for 100% of compensation Managed open, tiered, and exclusive model distribution channels for seven manufacturers to a 35-dealer partner base as well as a network of Seattle-based architects and designers
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Education
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Leadership Eastside - Class of 2018
Adaptive Leadership -
University of California, San Diego
Bachelors of Science, Molecular Biology