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QUALIFICATIONS Outstanding professional with over seven years of documented success in executing large and small scale events, including: galas, donor cultivation and appreciation events, concerts, sporting events, conferences, lectures and symposia. Experienced in event planning, production and implementation, A/V, budgeting, public relations, staff management, vendor negotiation, project management, and program development. Excels in assessing and efficiently executing complex, multi-faceted projects from start to finish. Consistently demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. Development Manager (Current) Oceanside Museum of Art * Increased attendance at events by 25% through strategic marketing * Manage budget of $150,000+ and cut spending by 10% by securing in-kind donations * Manage all events including the Museum Ball, Art After Dark, exhibition openings, cocktail parties, lectures, and donor cultivation events. Managed all event logistics including catering, bar service, valet, photographer, venue negotiations, physical set up, A/V needs, presentations/PowerPoints, and event timeline/program * Manage all public relations, marketing efforts and media relations Event Manager 5/15 - 12/16 Promises2Kids * Created, implemented and successfully executed 2015 & 2016 Concert Gala for over 600 attendees. Increased sponsorships by 25% and increased attendance by 20% * Created, implemented, and successfully executed 2015 & 2016 FORE KIDS Golf Tournament for over 130 attendees. Increased sponsorships by 20% and increased attendance by 15%. * Secured individual and corporate sponsorships up to $10,000 * Cut budget costs by 15% by securing in-kind donations * Negotiated venue and vendor contracts * Managed budget of $200,000, financial forecasting, and handled all invoice payments * Onsite event lead and managed team of 16 plus 100 volunteers * Managed 3 direct reports * Managed and executed 2015 & 2016 Back to School Drive and secured 10,000 + in-kind donations and monetary donations for over 1,300 foster youth * Managed social media campaigns, and negotiated ad space and advertising with Ranch & Coast Magazine, Giving Back, Rancho Santa Fe Review and the La Jolla Light Manager of Corporate Giving and Community Relations 1/15 - 5/15 The San Diego Museum of Art * Cultivated, solicited, and stewarded portfolio of 100 donors and solicited and secured contributions up to $25,000 * Managed monthly corporate events for current and lapsed donors * Developed, implemented, and managed department and Museum wide acknowledgement process and benefit fulfillment process * Managed corporate marketing and social media efforts Event Manager for Art Alive 6/12 - 1/15 The San Diego Museum of Art * Increased fundraising total in FY14 to $975,000+ from $950,000+ in FY13 by: o Increasing attendance by 250 o Securing in-kind donations totaling $200,000+ through strategic event and marketing partnerships o Implementation of 'Tres Amigos' effort, which increased the Honorary Committee $1,500 level of support by 80% o Creation of Premiere Dinner subcommittee, which increased the Honorary Committee $6,000 level of support by 18.75% o Strategic marketing and PR efforts, which led to an increase in general admission tickets (general attendance was 10,000+ for Art Alive 2014) * Assisted with major gift asks up to $250,000 * Managed all marketing efforts including printed collateral, ad negotiation, media partnerships, and social media campaigns
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