Experience

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  American cancer society

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Community development director

  Responsible for raising over $500,000 through four major fundraisers including: Scott's Cancer Day, Daffodil Days, Relay for Life, and Vera Bradley ClassicDoubled annual income over a three year time periodConducted state level training on event planning

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  Fort wayne museum of art

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Director of development

  Managed the membership/development and marketing departmentsSignificantly increased membership levels annually, doubling the number of household memberships at the highest giving levelResearched and wrote grant proposals to government agencies, corporate and private foundations, businesses, and individualsSecured major sponsorships for the museum’s exhibitions and programsResponsible for planned giving program, endowment solicitation, and membership recruitmentDeveloped and maintained donor relationships Show less

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  Indiana department of natural resources

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Executive director and director of communications

  Served as Interim Executive Director of the Indiana State Museum for seven months overseeing day-to-day operations and staff of over 100 Managed all operational functions and employees of the communications divisionCollaboratively merged two agency environmental publications for purposes of capturing efficiencies and cost savingsInstituted new workflow for production and publication of Outdoor Indiana magazine, improving the story budget, design and on-time delivery as Editor-in-Chief Managed the public information team to ensure the dissemination of accurate news and announcements to the media, constituent groups and the general publicOversaw the design and implementation of two separate websites for internet and intranet customers, improving efficiencies, enhancing communication and increasing magazine sales and exposure Show less

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  Indiana state museum foundation

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Vice president

  Managed foundation staff and day-to-day operations Spearheaded an effort across multiple levels of government, private entities and organizations to win the $20 million Abraham Lincoln collection for the state of IndianaRestructured staff for greater efficiency and effectivenessCreated board committees and established board governance procedures with the cooperation of the Board ChairmanRaised over $1.8 million annually with development staff of the FoundationActed as liaison between Department of Natural Resources, Indiana State Museum and Indiana State Museum FoundationDeveloped earned income budget and foundation budget for the museum Show less

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  Midwest center for foreign investments

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  Chief communications officer
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  Herron high school

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  Director of advancement
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  Hanover college

  May 2014 - May 2023

  Director of business relationships

  Pipeline builder connecting talent with industry through business cultivation and relationship building. Develop and cultivate relationships with companies and industries that align with students’ career pathways.

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  Indiana economic development corporation

  May 2023 - now

  Vp of workforce and talent