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Resume:
MARIE POSPICHAL
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Email: ********@*********.***
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Twitter: @mpospichal
SUMMARY
A driven, accomplished business executive with extensive experience in
social/digital media, online marketing, strategic planning, project
management, and data analysis. Instrumental in leading teams to accomplish
goals and objectives. Collaborates with colleagues on best practices to
enhance processes. Leverages keen analytical skills to identify and seize
opportunities for improvement. Dedicated contributor who ensures continued
prosperity of an organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHICAGO CAREER TECH 2010 to 2011
An innovative program that provides technology training for Chicago
workers. Created by Mayor Richard M. Daley and supported by the business
community, this program strengthens Chicago's position as a technology
center, while providing a path to technology jobs for Chicago's workforce.
. Course of Study: Social Media
TRIBECA FLASHPOINT MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY
Studied various social media outlets and how to effectively utilize
social media to drive an organization's reputation and business goals
through various media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
YouTube, etc.
. INDO-AMERICAN CENTER (IAC)
Social Media Professional
> Created and updated editorial calendar for social media updates.
> Expanded IAC's Facebook and LinkedIn membership base by writing and
posting status updates and sending invitations to prospects and
donors.
> Tracked the website's usage with Google Analytics and worked to
refine IAC's use of Google AdWords to increase traffic to the
website.
> Converted donor information, including lifetime donations, from
Excel to CiviCRM database.
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 2010
Database Coordinator Chicago, Illinois
Utilized the Raiser's Edge database for gift processing, including batch
entry, batch review, and adjustments, and gift entry for individuals and
organizations, including annual fund, membership, pledges, matching gifts,
and honorariums. Coordinated regular database maintenance duties such as de-
duping, data entry corrections, and address changes.
. Trained new hires for gift processing department.
CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2004 to 2009
Senior Development Officer (2005 - 2009) Chicago, Illinois
Served in support role for staffing front-line fundraisers. Analyzed gift
information and provided recommendations on the placement of prospects and
donors. Evaluated and qualified prospects for capital campaign. Developed
and coordinated review of materials for outreach events.
. Contributed to the $600 million capital campaign for the new Children's
Memorial Hospital in the Streeterville area.
. Led and designed portal project to contribute to communication among
board members.
. Managed, trained, and interviewed new employees for prospect research
department.
. Negotiated contracts with vendors for research tools used by the
prospect research department.
Development Officer (2004 - 2005)
In support role for staffing front-line fundraisers, conducted prospect
research using Raiser's Edge database, Central Files, online information,
prospect screening services, public records, and news clippings. Identified
prospects and contributed to strategic development to move prospects
through multiple stages leading to solicitation.
. Documented Raiser's Edge database/prospect research practices in user
manual.
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS 2000 to 2004
Research Editor Chicago, Illinois
Identified, implemented, and designed business lists for Crain's weekly
publication. Analyzed and reported questionnaire results in a deadline-
driven environment.
. Collected information, fact-checked, and produced more than 35 industry
rankings per year.
. Managed two research assistants.
MILLARD BROWN 1998 to 2000
Data Processing Executive Naperville, Illinois
Oversaw the forecasting of consumer products and tracked results over time.
Designed questionnaires and tabulated results for market research industry.
Responded to requests and problems on market research studies. Performed
under tight time constraints to meet client deadlines.
EDUCATION
TRIBECA FLASHPOINT MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY 2010 to 2011
DigiEvangelist Program, CeMA certification Chicago, Illinois
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 2005 to 2006
Philanthropy and Non-Profit Fundraising Certification Chicago, Illinois
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY 1993 to 1997
B.S., Marketing and Human Resource Management Normal, Illinois
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)
. Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver
. Drupal
. Raiser's Edge - Involved in a data conversion from Benefactor software
to Raiser's Edge software
. CiviCRM - Involved in a data conversion from Microsoft Excel to
CiviCRM software
. LexisNexis, Hoovers, FoundationSearch, Foundation Center, WealthPoint
Online, DonorScape, Dun & Bradstreet, and Factiva
SPECIAL SKILLS
. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Foursquare
. Blogging (WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger), Pay-per-click advertising,
Google Analytics, Google AdWords
. HootSuite, TweetDeck
. Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics
. Bilingual-Czech
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. Social Media Club Chicago
. Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC)
. Professional Women's Club of Chicago (PWCC)
. Business Network Chicago (BNC)
. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Young Leaders Society (YLS)
. Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement (APRA)
. Young Non-Profit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN)
. Frequent attendee of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) conferences.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Volunteered for Meals on Wheels Chicago. Analyzed past donor and lapsed
donor history and provided recommendations on seeking future grants.
Assisted with event planning for Celebrity Chef Ball, including
invitations, auction planning, and researching information on chefs.
. Volunteered for One Brick, an organization that provides volunteer
support to local non-profits, including Greater Chicago. Food
Depository, Goodman Theatre, and Howard Brown Health Center.
. Fundraised over $3,000 for marathon running programs for PAWS Chicago
and Y-ME Illinois.
. Former volunteer for Children's Memorial Hospital Rainbow Dogs (Animal-
Assisted Therapy Program).
PERSONAL
Marathon and half-marathon running, skiing, hiking, and traveling
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