Dana Brunson Dawkins

ac0hm4@r.postjobfree.com - 713-***-****

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two of three Galas exceeded their goals. 4 of 5 Golf Tournaments met or exceeded their goals. Created strategic plan for Alumni program. Developed significant presence on Facebook for Alumni. Responsible for staging 200-voice choir for concerts, recordings and Christmas productions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BidPal, Inc.

Seasonal Event Manager January 2017 – May 2017

Serving clients on-site to support mobile auction bidding.

Coordinate guest check-in and check-out

Rescind bids as necessary

Merge supporters

Rescind bids as necessary

Enter winners of Live Auction and Big Board

Enter donations as needed

Coordinate other Bidpal staff and volunteers

Provide client with printed event details at the end of the event

Assess event details for potential problems/make adjustments as needed

Occasionally, technical setup of the event

Houston Christian High School Houston, Texas

Development Associate July 2013 – October 2016

Responsible for Galas, Golf Tournaments, Special Events, Luncheons, Alumni Relations and assisting in other areas as needed. Worked with volunteers and faculty and staff in the process.

Created queries and exports from Raiser’s Edge for Christmas card mailings, Special Events, Alumni Contacts and other Constituents. Manipulated export as necessary.

Created Gala Giving Center, auction packages and more using BidPal (Mobile Bidding Auction Software).

Also worked in DoJiggy Golf, Word, Excel, FinalSite (school website), Constant Contact, and Facebook.

Houston Christian High School Houston, Texas Capital Campaign Consultant October 2011 – June 2013

Contract, part-time position.

Responsible for managing database of capital campaign donors and pledges.

Set up meetings and catering as necessary.

First Baptist Church Houston, Texas

Office Assistant – Music and Worship Office October 2010 – April 2011

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Personal Assistance Services of Colorado Denver, Colorado

Certified Nurse’s Aide October 2003 - November 2007

Cherry Hills Community Church Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Asst. to the Choir Director September 2004 – May 2007

Managed and participated with 200-voice choir for worship services, concerts and productions.

Developed themes and executed plans for social events.

Responsible for obtaining sizes, ordering and delivering outifts for special concerts

Published weekly newsletter.

Chapman Design Inc. Houston, Texas

Office Administrator August 1994 - January 1998

Invoicing of private and model homes.

Payroll, accounts payable and receivable.

General office management.

EDUCATION Baylor University - May 1981

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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