Angela W.

Experience

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  Nativity Preparatory School Wilmington Delaware

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

  Grant Writer

  • Wrote grant proposals for areas such as STEM education, scholarship, and capital/operating goals.• Collected information on existing programs to demonstrate a cohesive and sustainable organization to funders.• Developed innovative programs based on analysis of the school's needs and interests.• Worked with leadership staff to define volunteer mission, funding goals and standards.• Attended special events, acting as a representative of Nativity, and making new contacts with possible donors.• Created fundraising strategies tied to institution’s mission, programs and goals. Show less

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  Medical Society of Delaware

  May 2012 - Jan 2020

  Associate Director, Association Management Services

  • Executed award-winning and regionally recognized events and conferences.• Organized large scale symposia, annual conferences, health fairs, volunteer initiatives, as well as educational and strategy meetings.• Successfully managed multiple events for several clients simultaneously. • Secured sponsorships and grants to fund educational seminars and meetings.• Served as liaison between professional society leadership and high-profile expert speakers.• Supported strategy planning while forging productive relationships with senior leaders and serving as the key advocate for organizational issues.• Drove organizational goals by effectively and efficiently identifying and solving complex strategy problems.• Established project timelines and managed team and volunteers to complete tasks and milestones.• Served as organizational representative and spokesperson at local and regional meetings and national conferences.• Functioned as primary point of contact for incoming media calls, including requests for meetings and interviews with organization executives and subject matter experts.• Improved brand awareness by creating marketing communications and fostering membership acquisitions and business development. Show less

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  Delaware Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

  Executive Director

  • Promoted the organization’s mission to the public and brand integrity with successful community outreach and marketing strategies for increased visibility.• Created print, electronic, and social media communications designed to promote organization’s messaging to educate public and to provide member benefit.• Designed effective messaging using graphics and marketing collateral for external and internal communication strategies to align with senior leadership objectives.• Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials. • Managed event planning logistics, including speaker coordination, budget creation, marketing communications, contract negotiations, promotions, and event day coordination.• Increased conference attendance by 50% with strong marketing campaigns.• Organized and implemented training for public health professionals.• Counseled leadership on communication tactics with key stakeholders.• Analyzed membership concerns and potential issues that impact the healthcare industry. Show less

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  AOTA

  Feb 2021 - now

  Practice Manager

  • Develop, coordinate, and manage programs addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, access, and belonging (DEIJAB) throughout the Association and the profession to develop a more inclusive profession strengthened by the diversity and engagement of its practitioners. • Build programs, resource development, and training opportunities to foster a more inclusive profession and to support equity, belonging, and inclusion of internal and external constituents.• Responsible for restructuring leadership program to increase diversity and identify emerging leaders within profession. • Manage internal DEI Committee to coordinate staff activities to boost education, engagement, and inclusivity. • Serve as staff liaison for Multicultural, Diversity, and Inclusion (MDI) Network, an independent group network of diverse identities and affiliations. • Support DEIJAB Committee Advisory Board.• Proactively provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to staff, members, and students. • Work with team to coordinate and plan events, summits, webinars to integrate DEIJAB subjects within practice topics.• Engage in a variety of communication activities, both internal and external to the organization, to promote the mission of AOTA. • Employ project management skills to oversee the development of strategic initiatives and projects. Show less