Operations and Program Management professional with more than 20 years experience in managing people, programs, and projects in complex and dynamic environments in alumni relations, event fundraising, and sports management.
8 years (2016-2024) in alumni relations at a University managing internal operations and external alumni engagement projects. Engagement increased in major metropolitan markets by 24% with 5,900+ participants.
8 years (2008-2016) in event fundraising at a cancer institute directing running programs that contributed to $10M+ Annual Fundraising. One program doubled both funds raised and participation over 6 years to $700K by 600+ participants.
Managed athletic event operations and community relations at Division 1 universities. Led athletic department programs, facilities, business operations, and events. Negotiated contracts and coordinated bid proposals for outsourced facility projects, program services, championship events & community activities.
Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Project Professional, Outlook, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Illinois, BS in Sport Management from Rutgers University.