Experience

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  Wind ridge publishing

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2010

  Journalist

  As a reporter for the Shelburne News sharpened writing skills to address multiple deadlines, wrote objectively forvarious audiences and. Expanded knowledge base of the interview process with face to face and phoneinterviews. Acted as newspaper editor multiple times when the editor was on leave. As a writer for DestinationVermont and Vermont Homestyle magazines learned writing skills for niche magazines, wrote for a specificaudience, and thought creatively for article topics.Other skills developed and maintained through Wind Ridge Publishing: Photography, videotaping and editing,and marketing through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging. Show less

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  Valley morning star

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  Reporter

  Wrote daily stories on deadline, including hard news, weekend features, profiles, and city commission reports. Periodically took photographs to include with stories. Conducted sensitive interviews with city and school officials, researched city and court documents, and attended city and local events. Wrote AP style. Maintained company Facebook profile. Received Honorable Mention for a 2011 feature story by the Associated Press Media Editors Journalism Excellence Awards.

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  Girl scouts of greater south texas

  Feb 2012 - May 2014

  Managed all government, private and United Way grants totaling over $250,000 annually for a non-profit with a $2.3 million annual operating budget. Plan and execute gala fundraisers with 300 attendees raising more than $100,000 annually. Solicited gifts annually from individuals and corporations from $1,000-$25,000. Collaborate with various council departments to implement Girl Scout programming and ensure that all grant application requirements and deadlines are met. Partnered with local school district to pilot the first successful annual Women Leaders of Tomorrow conference providing leadership training to middle school girls in the area. Trained in the area of Planned Giving. Show less Coordinated all marketing and communications for twenty-six county Girl Scout Council. Authored all council press releases, promoted council through television and radio interviews, maintained council website, produced all council advertising, designed and executed monthly newsletter, coordinated annual award’s luncheon for over 650 Girl Scout volunteers, maintained positive community relationships throughout council jurisdiction. Successfully obtained donations from several local businesses through presentations for United Way campaigns. Show less

  • Director of Fund Development

    Apr 2013 - May 2014

  • Director of Marketing

    Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Washington animal rescue league

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Associate director of fund development & annual giving

  Planned multiple Special Events and managed a large Annual Giving program raising more than $1 million annually. Through the Annual Giving program coordinated multiple vendors and was responsible for all Direct Mail pieces as well as online solicitations and giving. Work with donors on a regular basis and learn what is important to them and tailor the program to meet their needs and the needs of the organization. Work with volunteers on special events committees. Sharpened and perfected multi tasking skills and organizing many aspects of fundraising. Strong communication and writing skills were essential to running these programs. Show less

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  Animal welfare league of arlington

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Director of development

  Led a Development Department of four raising $1 million annually. In conjunction with the team, strategized and implemented annual giving plan which resulted in a significant increase in online giving, database management and changes, social media, and multiple special events. Coordinated major giving program including cultivating, asking, and stewarding donors who gave at the $1,000 level or higher. Initiated and coordinated efforts to re-brand the organization.

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  American university

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Director of development
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  Champlain college

  May 2018 - Oct 2023

  I work with an outstanding group of individuals at an innovative and inspiring higher education institution. Our team works with constituents to move the mission of the college forward through philanthropy, service, and professional connections. My passion for Champlain College first as an alumnus and secondly as a staff member fuels my work and I am proud to represent the school in this capacity.

  • Director Of Development

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Director of Leadership Giving and Donor Relations

    May 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Major Gift Officer

    May 2018 - May 2020
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  University of vermont foundation

  Oct 2023 - now

  Director of principal gifts