Project Manager, Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, Developmen
Resume:
Undisclosed to Public
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
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October 2010 – February 2012
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
Development Coordinator
• Generated event revenue through the implementation of an inaugural signature event including recruiting corporate sponsorships, teams in the design and construction industry and a celebrity panel of judges
• Increased visibility of the organization by developing and sustaining external relationships and through the development and facilitation of presentations and speaking engagements
• Generated revenue and helped to develop strategic partnerships through the identification and research of potential partners, and the preparation, negotiation and closing of partnership agreements
• Helped to analyze and evaluate programmatic objectives through the tracking and gathering of data, which was also used to report on the outcomes of a partner’s investment
• Created opportunities for students and corporate employees to become engaged in the mission
• Collaborated with corporations and other groups to strengthen the organization’s position in the community
January 2007 – October 2010
Council for A Better Louisiana/Foundation for A Better Louisiana
Director of Development & Member Communications
• Handled organization’s communications initiatives including the development of marketing collateral, news releases, and e-communications pieces, as well as internal billings and ghost writing
• Generated revenue by developing proposal applications including persuasive messaging and project budgets and developing new initiatives like donor cultivation and recognition events or opportunities
• Created growth opportunities for the organization by working closely with the board of directors to identify, discover, qualify, solicit and steward donors
• Spearheaded the efforts to form statewide regional advisory boards and served as the staff liaison to the board
• Managed and measured department’s activities by tracking staff and board member’s activity with potential partners, and generating reports through the design and customization of a web-based database software
• Served as a liaison to the organization’s CPA to report restricted revenue, year-end budget projections, staff percentages, lobbying expenses, deferred revenue and other tax related questions for a 501 (C)3 and (C)6
• Served as a key member of the executive team representing the organization at various engagements and supervising administrative assistant and interns
January 2006 – January 2007
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Louisiana State Office
Development Officer
• Implemented media outreach plan resulting in exposure from multiple media outlets and extensive earned media from a major media conglomerate
• Spearheaded initiatives to help set the stage for organizational development including external communications and internal trainings to help strengthen the organization’s position in the community
• Generated revenue through the submission of proposals including a $160K multi-year gift and a 50% increase in event revenue through the implementation of an inaugural event
• Developed and sustained external relationships with corporate executives and civic leaders
• Created internship opportunities within the organization for students from the local universities
January 2005 – January 2006
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Lone Star Chapter
Manager, Clinical and Chapter Programs
• Increased the visibility of organization’s presence in the community through the development and facilitation of presentations to various groups
• Developed and implemented educational and research programs for clients living with multiple sclerosis in the Houston and East Texas market areas including content selection, speaker recruitment, and fundraising
• Served as a key member of the staff by engaging in tasks ranging from submission of articles and content for chapter newsletter, e-newsletter, and website to serving as an information and referral resource for clients
• Served in a leadership role at various events catering to the general public and clients as well as developed and sustained external relationships with pharmaceutical representatives and medical professionals
• Implemented a state-wide research symposium, jointly sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, granting continuing education credits to medical and allied health professionals
October 2003 – January 2005
Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association (Texas PVA)
Executive Director
• Implemented a media outreach plan resulting in print, television, and radio media exposure, as well as the designing and development of brochures, event literature, and annual report
• Networked with key leaders to secure growth opportunities for the organization
• Rewrote content and redesigned navigation of website to better meet the needs of the organization
• Developed recognition events and recreational activities for veterans living with spinal cord injury or disease
• Served as the driving force in the creation and implementation of the organization’s development plan increasing revenue by 75%
• Served in a supervisory role managing a four-person staff which included recruiting and hiring of personnel, negotiating salaries and benefits, and conducting performance evaluations
• Spearheaded the efforts to develop and implement policies to ensure organizational compliance with the Better Business Bureau’s charitable standards by establishing financial reporting procedures for four subchapters
• Lobbied local and state legislators on issues pertaining to individuals living with a disability
• Developed and sustained external relationships with corporations and civic agencies
April 2003 – October 2003
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. (CCFA)
Temporary Employment through Quest Personnel, Inc.
• Spearheaded efforts to implement an inaugural golf tournament and an awards dinner honoring business leaders and medical professionals, both of which served as revenue producing initiatives for the organization
• Served in a leadership role at events catering to the general public and a distinguished women’s group
• Managed exhibitor’s participation in a Medical Symposium and Patient Education Conference jointly sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
• Managed all financial procedures including accounts receivables and payables, reporting and management of revenue and expenses, and preparation of monthly financial reports
• Responsible for overseeing all office operations including vendor negotiations and training/supervising temporary employees
• Helped to manage the strategic direction of the organization by attending and composing quarterly board meeting minutes
March 2002 – August 2002
Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)
Development Assistant (Temporary Position)
• Responsibilities included special events, volunteer management and recognition, and communications/marketing
June 2000 – March 2002
Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association (Cal-Diego PVA)
Newsletter & Website Editor
• Served as the sole communications staff member responsible for designing and developing newsletter, website, brochures and event marketing collateral
• Managed all office administrative tasks including direct mail operations, financial bookkeeping, database administration, event coordination, and working with internal and external constituents
Education
1995 – 1999 University of Louisiana at Lafayette, GPA – 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in English
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Convio, Dreamweaver, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Quicken, Quickbooks, and various database software programs
Professional Enrichment
Attended trainings on planned giving, web marketing, advocacy/legislation and the Logic Outcome Model
Professional Affiliations
Member/Committee Member –local chapters of Association of Fundraising Professionals and National Planned Giving Council
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