Professional Experience
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Los Angeles, CA | July 2024 – Present
University of Utah
Alumni Relations & Development Engagement Specialist, S.J. Quinney College of Law
Salt Lake City, UT | Jan. 2024 – July 2024
- Planned and executed local and regional, out-of-state alumni networking events
- Planned, executed and assisted in the reconceptualization of College of Law signature alumni events including, Homecoming Football Tailgate and annual Alumni Awards
- Designed and produced digital and print deliverables for advancement-related activities including social media posts, event invitations, annual reports, signage and way-finding support at fundraising and alumni events, informational flyers, and fundraising collateral
- Managed relations with Young Alumni Association Board and initiated reconceptualization of Association’s purpose and function
- Assisted with development of alumni engagement strategy, including implementation of opportunities for increased alumni touch-points
- Managed set-up of online giving sites for crowdfunding campaigns
- Oversaw ordering and management of College of Law merchandise
- Maintained and updated alumni contact database
Development Specialist, S.J. Quinney College of Law
Salt Lake City, UT | Feb. 2023 – Jan. 2024
- Conducted background research and prepared prospective donor briefings
- Assisted with the planning and execution of advancement programs and events
- Managed set-up of online giving sites for crowdfunding campaigns
- Produced written deliverables highlighting college-related activities
- Designed physical and digital marketing materials for development-related activities including indoor/outdoor signage, flyers, reports and social media graphics
- Designed and implemented branding for development programming and campaigns
- Assisted with development of fundraising strategy
- Built and maintained communicative relationships with college alumni
Development Specialist, College of Humanities
Salt Lake City, UT | July 2022 – Feb. 2023
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of fundraising campaigns including direct-mail, email and crowdfunding
- Oversaw donor stewardship including bi-weekly thank you letters, annual endowed scholarship reports and post-grant reports
- Assisted with the planning and execution of development programs and events including annual lectures and donor receptions
- Conducted background research and prepared prospective donor briefings for college dean
- Conducted meetings with donors in association with dean and directors
- Oversaw successful submission of $100,000 legislative funding request in coordination with former legislators, lobbyists, governmental relations, legislative leadership, and through in-person advocacy
- Managed annual giving campaigns including fall Giving Tuesday and spring Giving Day
- Initiated contact and conducted meetings with college alumni
- Collaborated with staff partners to plan and execute marketing efforts for campaigns and events
- Oversaw processing and deposit of gifts received by the college
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Communications Intern
Salt Lake City, UT | Jan. 2021 – May 2022
- Managed daily postings on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, increasing Facebook engagement by 36 percent and Instagram by 1,100 percent
- Assisted with planning, writing and managing two monthly e-newsletters
- Coordinated 20+ advertising buys with local broadcast and print media
- Provided graphic design support for advertising and way-finding
- Coordinated with parent, sister agencies on cohesive marketing strategy
Education
Westminster University
Bachelor of Art, Communication
Justice Studies Minor, Honors College Certificate
Salt Lake City, UT | May 2022
- Student Body President, 2021 – 2022
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
High School Diploma, Technical Theatre Major
Las Vegas, NV | May 2018