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Georgetown UniversityDirector, Donor Engagement and Principal Deployment
Sep. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesIs a trusted advisor for Advancement teams, providing insights on regional campaign priorities and engagement events Lead and mentor the Donor Engagement and Principal Deployment team, guiding them in event execution, leadership deployments, administrative tasks, and professional development Plans and executes all top level signature campaign events domestically and internationally for donors and prospects in 15+ markets Oversee the strategic deployment of University leaders (President, VP of Advancement, Provost, Deans) for campaign engagement for domestic and international visits Collaborate seamlessly with Advancement and Campaign Planning teams to ensure strategic, well-supported engagement activities Drives the development of an annual campaign event engagement plan for specific regions, nationally and internationally; these plans are strategic and focused on driving Georgetown's overall campaign strategy to donors, prospective donors, and friends Responsible for the overall concepting and strategy of the Donor Engagement and Principal Deployment team’s engagement events and projects
Georgetown UniversitySenior Associate Director, Donor Relations
Apr. 2020 - Sep. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesResponsible for the continued meaningful involvement of Georgetown’s top level donors in the life of the University through strategic engagement events Coordinated and supported the execution of campaign engagement events both nationally and internationally Collaborated seamlessly with Advancement and Campaign Planning teams to ensure strategic, well-supported engagement activities Was a trusted advisor for Advancement teams, providing insights on regional campaign priorities and engagement events Provided cultivation and recognition assistance to individual donors and prospective donors Oversaw the strategic deployment of University leaders (President, VP of Advancement, Provost, Deans) for domestic and international visits Drove the development of an annual campaign event engagement plan for specific regions, nationally and internationally, in partnership with Campaign Operations and Planning and Advancement teams. These plans are strategic and focused on driving Georgetown's overall campaign strategy to donors, prospective donors, and friends Lead and mentored the Donor Engagement and Principal Deployment team, guiding them in event execution, leadership deployments, administrative tasks, and professional development
Smithsonian InstitutionSpecial Events Manager, Freer and Sackler
Sep. 2018 - Apr. 2020Washington D.C. Metro AreaPlanned and executed small and large scale internal Freer and Sackler events such as fundraising events, exhibition openings, donor dinners, and board meetings Executed the Freer and Sackler’s new fundraising initiative, Found in Translation, by working with numerous museum stakeholders like event co-chairs, fundraising committees, and external cultural partners to plan a gala that celebrated cross-cultural immersion through art, music, and food Along with the communications and design teams, developed a coordinated brand for the Found in Translation that was used for printed invitations, web design, mobile elements, and advertisements Coordinated off-site events for Freer and Sackler board members and donors to foster community relationships between the museum and other mission related organizations like embassies and cultural centers Coordinated external event bookings with the museum's calendar and determine if special event requests were in line with Smithsonian policies Worked across departments with finance, curatorial, design, and marketing to plan and execute special events Acted as on-site coordinator for vendors, museum facilities staff, and security staff for internal and external events Coordinated and assigned duties to Freer and Sackler staff and interns for internal events by creating comprehensive event production and staffing documents Created run of shows and production schedules for all special events Marketed the museum as an event venue to assist in driving unrestricted funds for the museum Brainstormed and selected food, music, all décor elements, and other event scenarios for special events Created and managed all event budgets
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian InstitutionSpecial Events Associate, National Portrait Gallery
Oct. 2012 - Aug. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaActed as on-site coordinator for internal and external events Drafted and adhered to budgets for internal special events Selected food, music, transportation, decor, and other event scenarios for internal special events Assisted in researching and developing invitation lists for internal events and maintained control of invitation issuances and responses, including invitee identification, status, and counts Managed database records for mailing lists and special events guest lists keeping addressee details accurate and in adherence with protocol for internal events like exhibition openings, board meetings, and donor dinners Worked with the National Hockey League, Capitals, Monumental Sports, Metropolitan Police Department, and appropriate Smithsonian staff to plan and execute the Capitals Fan Fest for the Stanley Cup which included coordinating a stage build on the National Portrait Gallery steps, concert production, and VIP talent management Coordinated and assigned duties to National Portrait Gallery staff and interns Oversaw the Special Events Assistant and their administrative and special events tasks Completed purchase orders to caterers, audio visual groups, valet, and other event related vendors Responded to special event inquiries via phone and email and keep an accurate spreadsheet of those inquiries Regularly conducted site visits at the museum for interested parties Ensured that Smithsonian events policies were clearly stated during event coordination and adhered to on the night of the event Prepared materials and assisted in executing the bi-annual Board meetings Planned all events and tours for the Portrait Circle membership group which includes the Annual Portrait Circle program and dinner Planned and assisted in the American Portrait Gala, NPG’s fundraising event for the exhibitions endowment, as vendor manager, seating coordinator, and VIP honoree and talent coordinator
Ford's Theatre SocietyCorporate Relations Assistant
Sep. 2012 - Mar. 2013Washington D.C. Metro AreaProvided support and assistance to the Associate Director of Corporate Relations and the Director of Development in continuing to develop and maintain a successful corporate giving program Ensured that all corporate member benefits are fulfilled in a timely manner in order to provide sound stewardship of our corporate partners Maintained accurate and up-to-date files and records in the donor database for all corporate members and sponsors Assisted with research on prospective corporate donors Assisted with setting up external meetings with current and prospective corporate donors Provided special event support as needed in creating, managing, tracking, and executing a variety of events for corporate donors and prospects
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian InstitutionExecutive Assistant to the Director
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2012Washington D.C.Served as the personal and confidential assistant to the Director Reviewed and keeps abreast of all correspondence and email communications Kept the calendar for the Director and establishes priorities Arranged for meetings, contacts participants, assembles correspondence, records, reports, and other materials Composed correspondence, reports or statistical data from brief notes or verbal instructions Reviewed all outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, presentation of factual information, and conformance to general policy
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian InstitutionDevelopment & External Affairs Intern
Aug. 2011 - Jan. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaResearched prospective corporate sponsors, foundations, and individuals via the Internet Prepared and managed the assembly of fundraising materials, including case statements, press releases, photographs, and fact sheets Created media clips reports for portrait lenders and press kits for exhibition press previews Coordinated & assisted exhibition openings, members only special events, luncheons and dinners Maintained databases, ensuring that mailing lists and special events guest lists were kept up-to-date Researched and developed invitation lists and maintained control of invitation issuance and responses
Austin Museum of ArtEducation/Exhibitions Intern
Aug. 2010 - May. 2011Austin, TexasAssisted the Manager of Family and Community Programs in educational activities which includes the Seeing Special Things program, a multi-visit program for elementary school students where they can participate in hands on activities relating to the art currently on display Created lesson plans for art lessons at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Coordinated and assisted with 'after hours' special events and programs for adults and children Attended studio visits with the Assistant Curator for New Art in Austin
Smithsonian American Art MuseumLibrary Intern
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2009Assisted researchers with finding materials (books, articles, serials, folios, & catalogue raisonné) Priced auction catalogs; shelved books, serials, & folios Updated artist files with items from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Assisted in the research of artists and their
Smith LibrarySpecial Collections Intern
Jan. 2009 - May. 2009Created and coordinated two exhibits for Special Collections to showcase the collection Researched and wrote text for exhibits, developed flyers for the exhibits Assisted researchers with their work as well as performed basic maintenance and conservation for Special Collections
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