Experience

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  Kodak alaris

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2014

  Assistant manager

  Rapid advancement through management positions in this leader in technological imaging at Six Flags New England. Recognized for excellent customer service, ability to recruit and retain employees in a seasonal industry with high turnover, and leadership abilities. Career highlights include:• Management: (Lead, Supervisor, Assistant Manager)• Oversaw hiring and onboarding process for 200+ team members over 5 years• Developed bi-weekly schedule in accordance with attendance projections and budget constraints• Led training of new employees on photography techniques, point of sale system, customer service, and company culture• Implemented and facilitated Employee of the Month program according to metric system• Completed nightly reports to Regional Manager in absence of Site Manger Show less

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  United personnel

  May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Assistant recruiter intern

  • Supported light industrial recruiting division• Sourced potential candidates using database, reviewed applications, conducted first-round interviews, and provided recommendations• Worked effectively with personnel in both the Springfield and Easthampton locations• Practiced confidentiality and discretion when conducting interviews

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  Elms college

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Student activities administrative assistant (work study)
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  Agawam high school

  Aug 2015 - now

  Coach and mentor 14+ student athletes annually ranging in age from 14-18. Teach proper volleyball mechanics and skills, such as platform passing, serving, attacking, blocking, and rotations. Help young athletes build confidence and master important life skills (teamwork, conflict resolution, goal setting, communication, etc.) through a shared love of volleyball.

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach

    May 2023 - now

  • Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2023
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  College of our lady of the elms

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2023

  Served as an ambassador for Elms College by building strong and sustained relationships with constituents including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Elms College. Managed the regular calendar of alumni events, developed and managed the alumni volunteer program, acted as liaison between the alumni association board of directors and Elms College, and managed engagement metrics to support the goals of Institutional Advancement.• Increased alumni communication by 3% annually through effective email and social media campaigns• Grew volunteer committee by 10 members annually• Improved young alumni attendance at annual Reunion by 30%• Developed and maintained a robust social media calendar to support alumni events, create an online dialogue among alumni, and increase traffic on all social media platforms• Held a fundraising role to solicit gifts from Reunion classes in support of the annual fund• Created monthly e-newsletter to alumni and friends of Elms College, including the development of engaging content, and increased open rate by 2% annually• Collaborated with Annual Giving to create crossover opportunities to reach new donors, re-engage lapsed donors, and create a giving channel for families of current students resulting in a 50% increase in family giving annually• Leveraged Blazernet learning management system to update student records within Raiser’s Edge Database Show less Supported the Director of Alumni Relations through the management of timely communication with over 11,000 alumni with magazines, mailings, social media and email. Oversaw the coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of the student organization known as BlazerNation, a student-alumni organization. Managed and provided creative content for the alumni pages of the website, created and maintained all event registration pages.• Assumed Interim Director role from January 2016 – June 2016• Managed alumni event registrations through Raiser’s Edge Database• Collaborated closely with Marketing and Communications staff to ensure protocol and editorial standards were met• Analyzed annual metrics to identify growth opportunities Show less

  • Assistant Softball Coach

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Director of Alumni Relations

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Nws fastpitch

  May 2016 - now

  Cultivated 20 athletes over three years to develop proper fastpitch mechanics, improve accuracy, generate speed, and grow a deeper passion for the game.

  • Owner

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Pitching Instructor

    May 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Girls inc. of the valley

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2024

  Responsible for the coordination, execution, and evaluation of all development initiatives and external communications, including:- develop strategy and direction for fundraising objectives- plan and complete annual appeals, newsletters, and stewardship direct mail pieces and e-communications- develop targeted communication outreach to impact specific donor pools- creative fundraising opportunities to bring in new donors- increase visibility in community through public and media relations, collaboration opportunities with other area organizations, and more- supervise the Development and Communications Associate, Data Coordinator, and Volunteerism and Special Projects Manager- oversee the organization's communications calendar, including press releases, media advisories, and social media strategy Show less Responsible for the coordination and implementation of communication and engagement initiatives, including:- effective collaboration with media and PR consultants- creative fundraising opportunities- increased collaboration with area organizations and community partners- volunteer recruitment, training, and cultivation- quarterly social media metrics collection and analysis- supervision of marketing and communications interns from area colleges- engaging graphic design for social media- strong story telling abilities Show less Raise brand awareness through a variety of outreach initiatives, including:- Increased presence on social media- Coordination of media and public relations- Reorganization of the website- Creation of monthly e-newsletter - Complete overhaul of Volunteer ProgramLiaise between the Board of Directors and Girls Inc. of the Valley- Implement a board portal system- Organize board and committee reports for monthly meetings- Collaborate with the Marketing Committee to create communication strategy Show less

  • Director of Development and Communications

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Director of Communications and Engagement

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Communications and Engagement Manager

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2020