Assistant Vice President, Philanthropic Engagement at Syracuse University
January 2017 - Present | Syracuse, NY
Executive Director, Athletic Development at Syracuse University
July 2014 - December 2016 | Syracuse, NY
Responsible for the creation and implementation of all athletic fundraising efforts
Created and implemented a priority points system at Syracuse University
Solicit and steward gifts from principal gift donors
Oversee a staff of development officers, responsible for annual and major gifts
Work closely with Athletic volunteer leadership boards; serve as the Executive Director of the Syracuse University Varsity Club
Serve as primary liaison with central development and main campus. Utilizing centralized infrastructure to help the Athletic Department and University meet overall fundraising goals
Sport Administrator for Women's Tennis
Director of Regional Advancement at Syracuse University
September 2011 - June 2014
Identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from major donors, with a focus on prospects who can make gifts of $50,000 or more
Responsible for 150 individual donor visits each year in New England and my additional territory
Monitor and report regional progress of donor related activities and gift solicitations within the region
Serve as staff liaison for Boston Regional Council & Chicago Regional Council, providing volunteers with assignments, plans, & updates for the region. Each Council is made up of 15-20 volunteers, only development officer with more than one Council
Responsible for creating and updating content for the Syracuse University Regional websites in Boston (launched December 2012) and Chicago (launching January 2013)
Actively involved in donor relationship building and provide support for regional alumni events
Collaborate with a team of development officers from across campus who have a vested interest in the region
Helped Syracuse University successfully achieve its $1B goal in the Campaign for Syracuse University ahead of schedule (targeted end date - 12/31/12, $1B achieved on 7/1/12)
Facilitated the formation and serve as the staff liaison for the Houston Regional volunteer council (2011 - 2012)
Assistant Director, Capital Giving at Princeton University
June 2011 - September 2011
Serve as staff liaison for West Regional volunteer committee, providing volunteers with assignments, solicitation plans, and gift proposals.
Plan and execute solicitation plans in the West Region (Asia, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest).
Assist the Regional Director and Sr. Associate Director with creating and executing a plan to successfully achieve the Aspire campaign regional goals in Northern California, the Pacific NW, and Asia.
Capital Giving Officer at Princeton University
July 2010 - June 2011
Aid frontline staff in creating strategies to solicit prospects
Support volunteers with monthly updates and staffing of volunteers, specifically in the West, Midwest, South, and Mid-Atlantic
Planned and executed targeted capital giving events, and aid with follow up of specific prospects
Prepared briefings and solicitations plans for campus partners and volunteers to use during meetings
Planned and executed interdepartmental solicitation plan to allow for a more directed solicitation of prospects in a major reunion year
Consultant at World Sport Chicago
December 2009 - July 2010
Examined viability and cost of rebranding World Sport Chicago to a name that matches the new vision of the company
Aid in strategic strategy preparation to roll out a grass roots sports program in Chicago neighborhoods
Aid in event organization and promotion such as Wrigley Field Olympic Kick Off Event, which allowed 300 Chicago Park District children the opportunity to experience winter sports
Advised the Executive Director of World Sport Chicago on identifying and cultivating donors
Developed a marketing plan for World Sport Chicago
Class Check Program Supervisor at Auburn University
August 2008 - December 2009
Supervised 50 employees; responsible for upholding Auburn Athletics/SEC regulations; managed $100,000 budget
Streamlined information delivery; removed a 2 week information lag
Business Operations Intern at UMass Amherst Athletic Department
May 2009 - August 2009
Created a financial reporting format that is was more easily understood by non-financial personnel
Aided athletic staff with budgeting for the 2010 fiscal year
Marketing Intern at Auburn University Athletics Department
August 2008 - May 2009
Implemented marketing and promotional plans for men's basketball and baseball, in addition to 10 Olympic Sports
Coordinated special events, promotions, and special recognition events such as Senior Night and Greek Night
Aided in the organization of Flip for a Cure at Auburn Gymnastics, raising $2800 in 2009, by securing donations from local businesses, facilitating a silent auction, and overseeing the auction at the event
Managed Auburn Ignited, a student loyalty program which creates incentives for students to attend home sporting events
Business Analyst at Cannondale Associates
August 2007 - July 2008
Advise consumer package goods companies on methods to better sell to retailers and consumers
Analyze syndicated data to identify market/product trends, strengths, and opportunities
Supported senior personal utilizing quantitative and qualitative research sources
Social Networks