Whitney L. Tompkins

**** ****** *****, **********, ******** 22302

acymft@r.postjobfree.com

571-***-****

SUMMARY Dedicated, motivated, and goal-oriented professional with over eight years of event planning, fundraising and communications experience. Successful track record of meeting tight project deadlines, remaining on budget and managing teams of event aides. Experienced in creating online content, managing websites/email lists and grant writing. EXPERIENCE@ Public Knowledge January 2015 - Present PUBLIC

KNOWLEDGE Senior Development Manager

• Raised over $2,000,000 between two annual fundraisers; identified new sponsors to cover 75% of annual event costs for key conference and trade shows in 2017.

• Monitor and evaluate fundraising strategy to ensure we remain on track to achieve key metrics while remaining on or under budget.

• Manage grant proposals and reports for a diverse set of funders. Track philanthropic requests, pledges and contributions. Evaluate current donor performance and research prospective givers. Senior External Affairs Manager April 2013 – January 2015

• Raised over $1,800,000 between two annual fundraisers and stayed 100% on, or under budget for all events

• Managed the planning and support staff for all events, including but not limited to, our major annual fundraising event, policy receptions, technology conferences and Capitol Hill staff briefings.

• Drafted weekly correspondence to the organization’s 60,000+ followers and assisted with the creation of campaign and marketing materials.

• Edited blog posts and promotional materials for consistency and understandability. Senior Events Manager January 2010 – April 2013

• Planned the organization’s first out-of-town staff and board retreat.

• Created the first Policy Symposium to showcase the future of the internet and communications on Capitol Hill.

• Assisted the communications team to ensure the website was properly maintained and engaging for users.

Events Manager December 2009 – January 2010

• Organized the planning of events such as luncheons, meetings, conferences and team outings including all executive assistant duties.

Executive Assistant to the President October 2007 – December 2009

• Managed the President’s daily and travel schedules; managed inventory and office supplies.

• Coordinated constituency meetings, media events and speaking engagements for leadership.

• Assisted with maintaining relations with a variety of constituency organizations, the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.

Whitney L. Tompkins

3104 Valley Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302

acymft@r.postjobfree.com

571-***-****

EXPERIENCE@

AMERICAN

BEVERAGE

ASSOCIATION

Administrative Coordinator March 2006 – May 2007

• Managed the overall operations of the office including planning, administrative staff and facilities management.

• Interfaced with building tenants including the coordination and supervision of contractors working on building and office projects

• Processed renewals of building and security officer’s licenses and tenant leases. EXPERIENCE@

CITY

OF

ALEXANDRIA,

VA

Administrative Technician January 2002 – March 2006

• Maintained personnel files and paperwork for the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services

• Prepared presentations for engineering projects and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project

• Acted as meeting coordinator for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project Coordinator and City Engineer

• Managed the Wilson Bridge Project event calendar and phone line, coordinated monthly mailings and assisted the Department Head with various administrative assistant tasks. TECHNICAL

SKILLS MS Office Suite, WordPress, Salesforce/Pardot, Nationbuilder, Constant Contact, MailChimp, eTapestry (blackbaud), Eventbrite

TRAINING

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CERTIFICATIONS

• Event Planning Certificate – The International Council for Online Educational Standards

• The Special Event – Hands on Hundred Program, Smart Meetings CEUs; Grant Writing CEUs - Grant Writing USA

VOLUNTEER

WORK • Campaign Helper – Chris Lewis, Alexandria City School Board, VA September 2015

• MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ILEA – The International Live Events Association

• YSC- The Young Survival Coalition

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