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Education & Specializations

University of Florida; 2003-2006Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Coursework in Public Administration, Mass Communications and Business.

College Academy @ BCC / Broward Community College; 2001-2003Inaugural graduate of College Academy at Broward Community College Simultaneously earned Associate of Arts Degree and High School Diploma

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University The Fundraising School; 2007 and 2009Certificate of Achievement; Principles and Techniques of FundraisingCertificate of Achievement; Major GiftsCertificate of Achievement; Interpersonal Communication

Fully knowledgeable in Apple Products, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver & Illustrator & Microsoft Office

Experience

Media Consultant Amarticus Group, Inc. May 2009 – CurrentAdvise and develop communication strategies for for clients in the Non-Profit, Small Business & Community Organization sectors.Design & Produce promotional materials intended for public consumption including brochures, posters, and programs.Manage Fundraising, Networking & client appreciation events to further organizational goals.Write, edit, format and distribute Press Releases, Blog Posts, Social Media posts.Accommodate and coordinate media requests from clients & manage conversational goals.

Development Officer, FL International University May 2011 – October 2011Secure gifts from $1,000 to $50,000 to support the School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum, The Wolfsonian-FIU, The College of Architecture + The Arts & FIU s Biscayne Bay Campus.Coordinate meetings with prospects to develop relationships, cultivate interests appropriately and make solicitation accordingly for support.Collaborate with Director of Corporations & Foundations to match Corporate & Foundation priorities with college programs, in coordination with Research Faculty & Administration.

Annual Giving Development Officer, FL International University Nov 2011 – May 2011Identify & solicit unrestricted gifts up to $10,000 to support initiatives as set by the University s President.Manage Prospect Pool of 300 individuals, corporations and foundations, to arrange monthly & quarterly goals to maximize fundraising potential.Work with academic leaders of individual colleges to manage & facilitate annual giving programs from Alumni, Faculty & Staff and the community, including Direct Mail, Call Center, Online & Mobile Giving Initiatives.

Development Manager, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County, Inc. October, 2008 June, 2010Educate general public in the various services & programs provided by HMHB of Broward to encourage positive birth outcomes in Broward County.Create & implement Development Program to establish an annual giving base; created the first ever revenue generating Direct-Mail Appeal Letter since the organization s inception.Manage entire development process of annual fundraising events, including: graphic design, coordination of all event materials, event logistics, soliciting and securing sponsorships and Community & Media Relations.Maintained donor database and tracked donations for an organization with an operating budget exceeding $2,000,000.Write & Design monthly & quarterly Newsletters to promote online giving.Oversee Volunteer Orientation, Training & Placement.

Development Coordinator Children s Harbor, Inc. July, 2006 June 2007Lead planning meetings, organized donations and coordinated volunteers for special events.Orchestrated more than 200 volunteers during a collaborative effort with The Home Depot and KaBoom! to build a 1,000 sq. ft. playground in one day.Participated in logistics planning for two Black-Tie Dinner Galas, from inception to culmination.Created original graphic design work and orchestrated production for Newsletters, Direct Mail Campaigns, Program Journals and Electronic Correspondence.

Community Involvement

Broward County Gator Club Alumni Association PR Chair, Outreach Chair 2010Coordinated and managed all publicity efforts of the Alumni Association to increase awareness, encourage participation and raise funds to support the Broward County Gator Club Scholarship Fund.Developed marketing campaigns and materials to support the overall operations of the club, while building a network throughout the community to promote them.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Pembroke PinesSecretary, 2008-2009; Member 2006-2009 Develop Fundraising, Marketing and Promotions strategies for community events to benefit area non-profit organizations, including:

Annual Pancake Breakfast, September 2007 & 2008.

Marketing & Public Relations ChairChristmas in July, July 2006-2009

University of Florida Homecoming, Community Relations Director; 2005Planned & provided communications support in executing events including the Homecoming Parade, the Education Celebration, The UF Homecoming Pageant, Gator Gallop and Gator Growl; the largest student-run homecoming celebration in the world.

(c) Amanda Martin 2012

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