Gordon Willis

Gordon Willis

Merchandising Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Multifamily Housing Finance Attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • Education

    • University of Richmond School of Law

      2019 - 2022
      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Public Interest Law Review (Manuscripts Editor); Sexuality and Gender Alliance; Admissions Committee (Student Member); Law School Admissions Ambassador

    • University of Virginia

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Religious Studies; American Politics

      Activities and Societies: Class of 2017 Trustees (Giving Committee Member), University of Virginia Club Field Hockey (President), University Guide Service, Hullabahoos A Cappella, Rotunda Student Ambassador

  • Experience

    • United States Golf Association (USGA)

      May 2014 - Jul 2014
      Merchandising Intern

      Selected as 1 of 20 college students to aid in the operation of the USGA Merchandising program. Interns were required to assist in the set up, operation, and take down of the merchandising compound and were given the responsibility of running day to day operations in the office. In addition to coordinating and managing a team of 1600 volunteers, we worked with vendors and our managers to go over inventory, purchasing needs, and a wide variety of tasks involved in organizing a major event.

    • United States Golf Association (USGA)

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Merchandising Intern

      Selected as 1 of 20 college students to aid in the operation of the USGA Merchandising program. Interns were required to assist in the set up, operation, and take down of the merchandising compound and were given the responsibility of running day to day operations in the office. In addition to coordinating and managing a team of 1600 volunteers, we worked with vendors and our managers to go over inventory, purchasing needs, and a wide variety of tasks involved in organizing a major event.

    • Boylan Heights

      May 2016 - May 2017
      Bartender
    • University of Virginia

      May 2017 - Mar 2018
      Assistant Director of Reunion Giving

      Assistant Directors are responsible for developing volunteer committees for classes in Reunion Years to reach dollar and donor goals while maintaining a diverse portfolio of donors. Assistant Directors are required to visit at least 96 alumni annually, while soliciting major gifts and leadership annual gifts. In November, I became the project manager for Reunion Giving direct marketing, committee communications, and committee invitations. I am also a member of the Advancement Diversity and Inclusion Working Group which aims to leverage the strengths of diversity to improve the Advancement community through education and recommendations for hiring and business practices. Show less

    • UVA Alumni Association

      Mar 2018 - May 2019
      Assistant Director of Leadership Giving

      Developed young-alumni fundraising initiatives including direct mail solicitations, prospective donor strategies, and volunteer-led events. Directed operations for day-of events on largest day of giving totaling $153,000. Appointed to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee to develop key performance indicators to improve the organization’s community and business practices

    • Troutman Pepper

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Summer Associate
    • Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

      Sept 2022 - now
      Associate

      Regulatory and Finance (Multifamily Housing Finance); PRIDE Affinity Group (Steering Committee Member)

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Council Member

      Issued by Virginia State Bar on Jun 2024
      Virginia State BarAssociated with Gordon Willis
    • Board Member (Associates Board)

      Issued by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance on Dec 2023
      Richmond Performing Arts AllianceAssociated with Gordon Willis
    • Board Member, Membership Committee Chair

      Issued by Serpentine Society on Oct 2018
      Serpentine SocietyAssociated with Gordon Willis
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign on Sept 2017
      Commonwealth of Virginia CampaignAssociated with Gordon Willis