Work
Experience
Jan 2022 - Present
Director of Development - Glenkirk
Successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with foundations, corporations, community partners, and donors, the individual implemented efficient processes for tracking contributions. As overseer of the Development Department, I manage daily operations, supervise staff, and lead successful marketing strategies, exceeding campaign budgets. Serving as a liaison, I have facilitated communication on grant agreements and introduced innovative approaches to engage donors. I have played a key role in drafting progress reports, organizing fundraising events, and collaborating to establish a network of volunteers and resources.
Oct - Dec 2021
Development Associate - Glenkirk
Drafted proposals for grant applications, sponsorship requests, individual giving campaigns, and other fund development activities. Planned, organized, and facilitated fundraising events with an average of 200 attendees each. Maintained accurate records of donations, pledges, grants awarded, and relevant financial information. Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of the organization's mission and goals, including page layouts and navigations presented to management for review. Tested new features for usability, performance, and scalability before launch.
April 2020 - Present
Social Media Manager - MMCC
Oversee the church's interactions with its members and the public by implementing content strategies on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the web. Strategize and implement plans for SEO (search engine optimization) to increase the church's online visibility. Create, curate, and manage all published digital content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, various video editing software, and Constant Contact. Analyze interaction data to identify trends in interactions and plan digital content to boost engagement. Maintain a working knowledge of all church news and businesses to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information that meets church objectives.
Education
2018
Western Kentucky University| Master’s of Science Degree
Engineering Technology Management
2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign| Bachelor's of Science Degree
Technical Systems Management, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Skills
& Expertise
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Content Creation
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Graphic Design
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Video Editing
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Technical Writing
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Presenting and Pitching
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Figma | Expert
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Adobe XD | Expert
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Adobe Indesign | Expert
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Adobe Illustrator | Proficient
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Adobe Photoshop | Novice
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Canva | Expert
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Analysis
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Financial Analysis
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Strategic Planning
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Digital Marketing