Sue Enright

Experience

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  J&L Catering and Special Events, Blue Plate Catering, Hyatt Regency

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2003

  Director of Sales and Events

  Director of Sales and Events for leading catering companies included the successful planning and execution of innovative events for a broad variety of corporate clients. Scope of experience includes expertise in developing event logistics and management of budgets, staff, vendors and venue contracts.

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  Chicago Cooperative Kitchen

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Project Manager

  Led strategic planning for the prospective launch of self-sustaining FDA-approved business incubator for work force development. Surveyed demand and competition, developed unique operating-finance model, and identified sources for $2 million in capital funds from private industry, government and social enterprise supporters.

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  Kendall College

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Adjunct Instructor

  Developed curriculum and taught logistics for managing a catering business.

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  Greater Chicago Food Depository

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

  Director of Events and Promotions

  Increased high-profile donor cultivation event revenue by 30 percent annually; directing all components of multiple events, including development of strategic plans, cultivation of donors and strategic partners, and implementation of event communication and marketing strategies

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  Perspectives Charter Schools

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  Director of External Affairs

  Built an External Affairs Department to solicit donations from corporations, foundations, individuals and government to fill funding gap opened by rapid growth of non-profit school network. Raised $10 million and developed sustainable organization-wide structure and budgets for systemic fundraising and communications.

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  Estee Bedding Company

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  Project Management

  Interim ISO 9001 quality manager and purchasing agent for manufacturing business. Ensured product quality standards and profit margins were maintained during transition to new management.

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  Lakeview Pantry

  Sept 2013 - May 2016

  Director of Development

  Cultivated and secured over $7 million in contributions for Chicago’s largest food pantry as leader of annual fundraising and the capital campaign. Managed prospect research, and solicitation and stewardship of donations from major donors, foundations, community and business partners, volunteers and individuals.

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  Crate and Barrel

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  Sales Associate

  Selling quality contemporary housewares and furniture for leading home furnishings retailer. Certified as Advanced Seller.

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  National Public Housing Museum

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Director Of Development

  Leader of the Power of Place capital campaign for the National Public Housing Museum. NPHM is the only cultural institution devoted to telling the story of public housing in the United States. Set to open on Chicago’s Near West Side, its mission is to preserve, promote, and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper — a place to call home.

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  Genesys Works Chicago

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2024

  Senior Director Of Development

  Sue Enright is the Senior Director of Development for Genesys Works Chicago. Genesys Works’(GW) mission is to provide career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. GW invests in Chicago communities by investing in the people that live there to become economically self-sufficient in a professional career by age 25. Genesys Works provides a 6-year relationship with individuals, beginning with their high school senior year. "Young Professionals" are given an opportunity and training for a 10-month paid internship in technology and accounting, counseling for college and career success, and support during their journey to achieving their dream of joining the economic mainstream. Likewise, GW benefits many corporate partners by providing a tech-savvy, diverse, talent pipeline. Show less