Experience

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  Northeastern state university

  Jan 2011 - May 2014

  Responsible for the founding and directing of an on campus food pantry for students at Northeastern State University who struggle with food insecurity. Coordinated volunteers for day to day operations as well as campus wide food drives and awareness campaigns.Created policies, procedures, goals, and strategy for successful operation and promotion of the food pantry.Made contact with potential donors and developed relationships to ensure continued support for the food pantry and it's mission. Show less • Planned, coordinated, and implemented major university events involving local, state, and tribal elected officials, as well as U.S. Senators, Representatives, the Governor, and State Regents for Higher Education. Events varied in number of attendees from ten to over five thousand.• Created, and maintained databases of all government and community contacts of value to the university.• Researched analytical data to aid in determining college graduation rates, estimated life time value of a secondary degree, and economic benefits of higher education. • Represented and promoted the university at major events including the State Capitol, State and local chambers of commerce, and primary schools throughout Northeast Oklahoma. Show less

  • RiverHawk Food Pantry Director

    Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2011 - May 2014
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  University of arkansas

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Graduate teaching assistant (principles of biology & microbiology)

  • Create lesson plans, quizzes, exams, and presentations to facilitate student learning outcomes.• Guidance of students through lab experiments with a focus on accuracy and safety

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  Northeastern state university

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

  Major gift development officer, college of optometry, college of science & health professions

  • Researched, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded major gift donors on behalf of the university.• Averaged 14 personal visits/month.• Secured approximately $600,000 in current use and planned gifts in FY ‘16.• Formed relationships with and conducted grant writing for corporate and foundation donors.• Created marketing materials for capital campaign projects including physical mail, e-mail, website, and social media.• Assisted in planning, coordinating, and implementing alumni, donor, and corporate cultivation and stewardship events. Show less

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  University of arkansas

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Developed national philanthropic portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations, with a proven track record of soliciting and securing six and seven-figure major gifts. • Conducted grant writing, administration and reporting for multiple projects including diversity and inclusion initiatives, K-12 STEM outreach and entrepreneurship incubator. • Led development efforts for the College’s Early Career Alumni Council including a $50,000 endowed scholarship drive, resulting in more than $56,000 in gifts from early career alumni in less than two years.• Served on university wide Young Alumni Task Force, focused on engaging young alumni in development activities. • Co-Led Associate & Assistant Director of Development working group: developed relationships, improved processes, and provided professional development.• FY’19 production of more than $3.2M Show less • Responsible for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a major gift prospect portfolio with a focus on securing gifts of $25k +.• Secured more than $1M in FY’18.• Planned, coordinated, and executed all development related activities and events for the college including: Dean’s Advisory Council, Engineering Campaign Arkansas Committee, Alumni Awards Banquet & Ball, Academy Weekend, and all athletic events.• Created and implemented comprehensive stewardship plan and timeline including the student scholarship stewardship process. Show less

  • Associate Director of Development & External Relations, College of Engineering

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Assistant Director of Development & External Relations, College of Engineering

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2018
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  The university of tulsa

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  Director of development, college of engineering & natural sciences

  • Provide leadership and strategy for philanthropic fundraising team responsible for annual fundraising goals exceeding $7M.• Grow awareness, engagement and interaction across social media platforms to enhance annual day of giving outcomes. Achieved 407% growth in dollars raised in 2021.• Develop strategic marketing plan for communicating university transition to emphasis on cyber-security and sustainable energy to both internal and external audiences.

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  Ou health stephenson cancer center

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior director of advancement