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Self-EmployedIndependent Consultant
Mar. 2025Washington DC-Baltimore AreaAs an Independent Consultant, I support domestic and global organizations by developing partnership outreach strategies and management strategies and creating clear value propositions to drive successful partnerships:
• Develop innovative strategies to promote growth and advancement.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation of partnership initiatives.
• Support teams in understanding and communicating their value propositions.
• Support new market growth.
Mercy CorpsDirector, Corporate Partnership
Jul. 2021 - Feb. 2025United StatesAct as the primary relationship manager/point of contact for a portfolio of strategic corporate partners and prospects.
Develop and lead customized strategies to maintain and increase annual giving (unrestricted and strategic restricted) from portfolio of donors, regularly securing six and seven-figure gifts from corporations in support of Mercy Corps’ global and domestic programs. Identify and lead new business development to support the overall pipeline development of the corporate portfolio.
Hispanic Communications NetworkStrategic Partnerships & Business Development Lead
May. 2020 - Jul. 2021Washington DC-Baltimore AreaLead and coordinate HCN’s efforts to cultivate and grow high-value alliances with government agencies, nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, corporations and advertising agencies to develop strategically focused social marketing campaigns designed to improve quality of life for US Latino communities. With a range of experience across industries and sectors, she brings a collaborative negotiation approach that creates innovative programs and solutions to meet organizational and funder goals while also meeting the needs of diverse Hispanic communities HCN serves.
The Humane Society of the United StatesBusiness Partnership Director
Mar. 2018 - May. 2020Gaithersburg, MarylandCultivate new and existing partnership with corporate partners, generating 6-7 figure deals that incorporate and HSUS/HSI mission and core values .
Marketing and Partnership Development professionalIndependent Business Consultant
Sep. 2017 - Mar. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaDevelop sales and marketing strategies for growing enterprises.
MGM Resorts InternationalDirector Strategic Alliances
Mar. 2016 - Sep. 2017As part of the Corporate Entertainment Marketing and Sponsorship team, create programs that deliver unique, memorable and world class entertainment experiences to MGMRI guests, employees and partners. Provide leadership, offers strategic direction, and responsible for the supervision and success of large scale sponsorship and partnership negotiations. Execution of duties requires highly effective critical thinking skills, leveraging information and data to inform business strategies, while maintaining an enterprise-wide perspective that enhances business profitability. Also lead sponsorship acquisition negotiations in collaboration with respective departmental leadership.
MGM Resorts InternationalManager Partner Development-Corporate Entertainment and Sports
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2016Las Vegas, Nevada AreaResponsible for developing and pitching integrated, complex, multi-faceted partnerships that create revenue across business categories and internal verticals.
Primary staff evaluating and negotiating sponsor acquisitions.
MGM Resorts InternationalManager Partnership Marketing
May. 2012 - Jan. 2016Las Vegas, Nevada AreaCultivate strategic relationships with clients, partners and guests through multi-platform marketing initiatives that drive revenue, stakeholder value and brand awareness for MGM Resorts International. Design and execution of Marketing communications around the brand strategy of company gift card program, with consistent growth of 20% YOY
MGM Resorts InternationalAssistant Manager of Beverage-Bellagio
May. 2011 - Jun. 2012Oversee and assist with day to day management of the Cocktail Services Department including the management of its ~500 employees and various bars throughout the property.
Univision RadioNational Accounts Coordinator
Jul. 2010 - May. 2011• Sales Coordination – Coordinate national sales transactions, including: reviewing entered orders, assisting managers with make goods, coordinating promotions events and coordinating ad copy.
•Promotional Material Development –Develop print and presentation material for the sales team.
• Event Promotions – Coordinate all elements for promotions events and creative when needed. Represented and promoted radio stations, special events and clients at various venues throughout the Las Vegas area.
Banyan GlobalNew Business
Jun. 2009 - May. 2010Develop and maintain leads for project opportunities from USAID, World Bank and the European Board for Development. Develop and coordinate proposals to these entities and manage and enhance new business processes and systems.
Bausch & LombSummer Associate
Jun. 2008 - Aug. 2008Created an accepted proposal for developing a corporate pricing strategy and presented to executive leadership board. Determined trends and gathered information on Disposable Daily Lens by contacting colleagues in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Canada, and United Kingdom; delivered completed report and relevant recommendations to Global Marketing Leadership, General Corporate Leadership, and Vice President of Vision Section to facilitate pricing calculations. Researched and analyzed internal and competitor pricing policies and strategies to establish corporate best practices. Developed interim price reporting tool for Global Vision Care team.
American University - Kogod School of BusinessCommunications Consultant
Oct. 2007 - May. 2009Assist graduate and undergraduate students develop their written and verbal communication skills.
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