Experienced advancement and communications officer with a demonstrated history of working in the educational fundraising industry. A skilled non-profit professional in communications, donor relations, event planning, marketing, social media and sales.
Education
Spring Hill College—Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Public Relations and Advertising May 2015
with a minor in French (Cum Laude)
University of Bologna—Bologna, Italy
Completed study abroad program on philosophy of religion and Summer 2014
international ethics & politics in Italy, Bosnia and Croatia
St. Joseph’s Academy—Baton Rouge, LA May 2011
Professional Experience
St. Joseph’s Academy, Mission Advancement Office May 2015-present
Mission Advancement Associate
The Extra Point, LLC
Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Freelance
Spring Hill College, Office of Advancement
Special Events Intern 2012-13 school year
Involvement
Spring Hill College
Established Spring Hill’s first Give Day, raising over 66,000 in a 24 hour campaign 2015
Catholic Press Award at Spring Hill College 2015
Vice President of Programming for Lambda Pi Eta—Communication Arts Honors Society 2014-2015
Phi Sigma Iota—Foreign Language Honors Society 2014-2015
Advertising and Public Relations Organization 2012-2015
Delta Delta Delta Fraternity 2012-2015
Vice President of Chapter Development 2013
Vice President of Administration 2014
Panhellenic Delegate 2012
Student Alumni Ambassador 2012-2015
The Springhillian, student newspaper, Staff 2013
Education
Spring Hill College—Mobile, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Public Relations and Advertising May 2015
with a minor in French (Cum Laude)
University of Bologna—Bologna, Italy
Completed study abroad program on philosophy of religion and Summer 2014
international ethics & politics in Italy, Bosnia and Croatia
St. Joseph’s Academy—Baton Rouge, LA May 2011
Professional Experience
St. Joseph’s Academy, Mission Advancement Office May 2015-present
Mission Advancement Associate
- Plan and execute special events such as the annual gala with silent and live auctions along with the major donor dinner
- Established St. Joseph’s Academy’s Give Day, a 24 hour online giving campaign
- Assist and create new approaches to solicit donors with the Alumnae, Parents and Friends Annual Fund
- Created and implemented a brick program, endowing a scholarship within its first year
- Work with senior class members to lead the Senior Annual Giving Program
- Help with the planning of reunions and special events for alumnae, parents, friends and donors
- Create and write marketing material for the annual fund and special events
- Create a social media posting calendar for all campaigns and programs for events within responsibilities
- Volunteer management for the assist in carrying out events
- Work with Database Coordinator in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Photography and Videography
- Serve as the SJA Student Council Moderator
The Extra Point, LLC
Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Freelance
- Created all social media platforms for The Extra Point, LLC to establish a social media presence
- Create marketing materials for The Extra Point to disperse at St. Joseph’s Academy, Parkview Baptist and University High School
- Create monthly social media timeline for all social media platforms
- Design content for social media posts
- Create and design media kits to offer The Extra Point course at new high schools in the Baton Rouge area
Spring Hill College, Office of Advancement
Special Events Intern 2012-13 school year
- Helped plan Mobile reunions for Spring Hill Alumni
- Assisted with Alumni Weekend planning and coordinating
- Recruited volunteers and solicited donors for events
- Managed 11 alumni chapter social media platforms
- Created content to post on the National Alumni Association accounts
- Implemented new social media platforms to gain a stronger alumni audience
- Managed two interns and helped guide their work
- Managed the Student Alumni Ambassadors
- Recruited volunteers for alumni chapter events across the country
- Planned special events with Advancement Office staff
- Solicited donors and vendors for events
Involvement
Spring Hill College
Established Spring Hill’s first Give Day, raising over 66,000 in a 24 hour campaign 2015
Catholic Press Award at Spring Hill College 2015
Vice President of Programming for Lambda Pi Eta—Communication Arts Honors Society 2014-2015
Phi Sigma Iota—Foreign Language Honors Society 2014-2015
Advertising and Public Relations Organization 2012-2015
Delta Delta Delta Fraternity 2012-2015
Vice President of Chapter Development 2013
Vice President of Administration 2014
Panhellenic Delegate 2012
Student Alumni Ambassador 2012-2015
The Springhillian, student newspaper, Staff 2013