Skills
Technology
Communications
Process Improvement
Research & Analysis
Experience
Western Fairs Association , Sacramento, CA
April 2011 - December 2011
A ten- to twelve-month position that prepares candidates for a career in fair management. The program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with management at fairs and related government agencies in California.
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra , San Francisco, CA
May 2009 - April 2011
Administrative leader responsible for all day-to-day operations of a mid-sized performing arts organization.
Independent Arts & Media
March 2009 - June 2009
Managing arts programming for the DIY artist community in San Francisco.
SF Works
January 2009 - April 2009
Identification and research of major gifts prospects for upcoming campaign.
Children's Defense Fund
January 2009 - March 2009
Recommending process improvements for the national development office in the areas of development operations and effective use of the database (Raiser's Edge).
Last Night at Playland
November 2008 - June 2009
Responsible for all print and online marketing/PR, community outreach and communications to promote a new musical theater production entitled "Last Night at Playland". The project is fiscally sponsored through Theater Residencies, Inc., a nonprofit theater incubator.
Z Space Studio
August 2008 - December 2008
Responsible for strategy and implementation of all show-specific marketing efforts for this theater development company, including development and design of print materials and e-communications.
Summer Search
July 2008 - April 2009
Working with the national Development and Communications Departments, I help develop and implement data management processes using Raiser's Edge fundraising software.
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
June 2008 - May 2009
Overseeing administrative operations for this growing professional performing arts group. Responsibilities include managing and expanding the membership program; developing data management systems including selection and implementation of a new member database; developing and executing year-round marketing and communications strategies; and supporting the work of numerous board committees in the areas of fundraising, membership, marketing/PR, and concert production.
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA)
January 2008 - May 2008
Coordinating the placement of artists and volunteers for one of the largest open studio arts festivals in the nation.
American Cancer Society
October 2007 - July 2008
Supported Distinguished Giving (Major Gifts), Relay for Life, and other major fundraising campaigns for ACS-California Division. Provided research and developed profiles for major gifts prospects and CEOs of major national corporations; performed community demographic research and analysis to support event feasibility and implementation planning.
Independent Arts & Media
June 2007 - December 2008
Worked in tandem with the acting Executive Director, Community Arts Program Director, and Development Director to build internal systems and infrastructure around fundraising, program development and implementation, and administrative operations.
Springboard Schools
January 2007 - September 2007
Women's Initiative
December 2005 - December 2007
Provided consulting and training services to the Director of Development and other key staff on best practices for data management and business processes for development operations with a specific focus on utilizing Raiser’s Edge fundraising management software.
Springboard Schools
June 2005 - December 2006
Springboard Schools
June 2003 - June 2005
San Francisco Opera
December 2000 - June 2003
San Francisco Opera
June 2000 - December 2000
Northwest Film Forum
January 2000 - June 2000
Workplace personality

100+
Company Size

12
Day Length

25+
Team Size

Loud
Noise Level

Formal
Dress Code