CHRISTIE THEELER

Experience

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  Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

  May 1995 - May 2003

  Membership and Marketing Coordinator

  Sold Chamber Membership, increased membership from 696 to 830 in one year. Pioneered a new visitors guide called Hillsboro Highlights. The second year of this project, sales were increased by 285%. Coordinated monthly networking events. Managed the Vantage Club benefit for Intel Employees. Sold Chamber Directory, Resource Guide Oregon High Technology, Hillsboro map, internet banner, and the Chamber newsletter advertising. Developed many relationships for event sponsors in the Community. Organized and attended trade shows. Show less

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  TVW, Inc (formerly Tualatin Valley Workshop)

  Sept 2008 - now

  Development Manager

  Event planner, auction procurement, and sponsorship recruitment for Charity Golf Tournament benefiting adults with disabilities. Other responsibilities include planning annual Open House Auction and other in-house events. Grant writer and relationship building in the community. Responsible for website and social media.

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  TVW, Inc.

  Sept 2008 - now

  TVW Development Manager Job DescriptionCultivate New Relationships for the Organization1. The Development Manager will be expected to maintain successful relationships with current large donors, as well as develop new ones. The Development Manager will be required to foster relationships with possible wealthy contributors. A considerable amount of networking is involved in this aspect of the position, as you will need to put yourself in the position to meet new potential donors. The Development Manager is also responsible for attending trade shows and events to promote the organization to the community and the business sector.Plan Fundraising Events 2. Development personnel will be required to plan and execute every aspect of the charity golf tournament, including donations, advertising, obtaining sponsors and golfers. The Christmas wreath fundraiser is another small fundraiser that the Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing. The Development Coordinator will also be responsible for every aspect of the annual picnic and open house. The Development position also maintains the company mailing list.Provide Input on the Organizational Budget3. A development person will offer valuable input into the fiscal year organizational budget, particularly when it pertains to raising necessary funding.. In this position, you will review the previous year's fundraising, which may include income from grants, events and other donations. You will be expected to make realistic projections as to what the organization may anticipate in funding for the upcoming year. Budget input may also include estimating necessary expenses related to development and fundraising activities.Grantwriting4. A Development Manager will be expected to write grant proposals for fundraising purposes. Grant proposals are written to corporations and foundations, requesting funding for capital campaigns, general operating support, program or event support and a host of other possible proje Show less (CDSJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Career Development Services Manager (CDSM)Reports to: Executive DirectorSupervisory Responsibility: All personnel assigned to the Division.Position Overview:The Career Development Services Manager (CDSM) is primarily responsible to lead TVW’s Career Development Service Division; establishing, administering and growing the Division. The CDSM is expected to spearhead TVW’s efforts to assist individuals with disabilities to identify and pursue jobs within career fields that are a “good match” for the individual. That is, the career field aligns with the person’s skills and interests and provides them an opportunity for growth and development through employment.Leading these efforts requires the CDSM: to develop and maintain positive community relations; to facilitate the design, development, and implementation of innovative, person centered strategies that not only meet the specific needs of individuals but also insure that quality standards and contractual obligations are consistently met; and to empower and manage team members to provide any/all necessary supports to assist people in their various career pursuits. In addition the CDSM is responsible to provide, or facilitate the provision of training, support and technical assistance for staff, employers, and job seekers/supported employees to ensure they have all the necessary tools and resources to be successful.Essential Functions:1. Oversee the effective operation of the Career Development Services Division.2. Set goals for the Division; ensure that people are aware of their role in achieving the goals; and hold them accountable for results.3. Ensure that contractual obligations are consistently met.4. Ensure that people are empowered within their respective areas of responsibility to be creative and innovative in meeting the needs of job seekers/supported employees and employers.5. Attend and represents TVW at events. Show less

  • Development Manager

    Sept 2008 - now

  • Career Development Services Manager

    Sept 2008 - now

  • Development Manager

    Sept 2008 - now