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• Ability to organize, implement and oversee large-scale fundraising events
• Advanced presentation skills; ability to organize and lead educational and/or informational workshops
• Ability to lead from within a team
• Effective communication strategies for multiple constituent groups

Fresno Pacific University • Web Writer

Fresno, Calif. (January, 2006 - November, 2007)

Responsible for structuring and editing web content for all university constituencies, with a primary focus on enrollment audiences; currently a member of a centralized team charged with university branding and marketing; also serving as a member of the Integrated Marketing Team, the Liquid Matrix Team (responsible for the software that powers the university’s website), the Décor Committee and the User Experience Committee (recently formed to closely examine the experiences of students).

Skills developed:  

• Ability to communicate with differing enrollment audiences, including adult learners
• Strong interpersonal skills, understanding the unique relationship between faculty and staff
• Ability to clearly express complicated ideas and concepts
• Strong technological proficiency

Nonprofit Administration

Community Food Bank • Director of Marketing and Development

Fresno, Calif. (August, 2004 – December, 2005)

Responsible for all donor relations, including management of direct mail and donor appeal campaigns; for developing and implementing annual fundraising and marketing plans; for design and evaluation of outreach programs; for researching grant opportunities and partnerships; and for developing and evaluating grant and special event budgets.

Skills developed:  

• Heightened cultural sensitivity and awareness of community needs
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate ideas, problems, situations and programs and to implement creative, effective solutions
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and in collaboration with a group or team

Additional Experience – Customer Service

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels • Greensboro, N.C. (2004)

Steak Street Restaurants • High Point, N.C. (2001-2003)

The Reynolds Group, Inc. • Greensboro, N.C. (2000-2001)

Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. • Greensboro, N.C. (1999-2000)

Skills developed:  

• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of diverse individuals and groups
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Professionalism, particularly with regards to public appearance and perception
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively

Community Leadership & Involvement

Marketing Think Tank (August, 2007 - present)

Volunteer / Founding member—Responsible for coordinating communications and helping to establish a formal organization.

Quest Church (July, 2005 – present)

Outreach / worship leader—Currently leading internal activities focused on organizational development, as well as community outreaches; recently led a team to serve in Mexico

Association of Fundraising Professionals (January, 2006 – present)

Board member / chapter president (2007) / National Philanthropy Day co-chair (2008)—Responsible for orchestrating chapter activities, including monthly educational luncheons and an annual awards celebration

Creative Fresno (April, 2006 – November, 2007)

Board member—Helped to define organizational purpose and direction; responsible for publicity and communications

TasteFresno (March, 2007 – present)

Co-owner / developer—Currently building an online community that celebrates Fresno’s authenticity, namely its diverse culture and cuisine

America’s Second Harvest, Disaster Recovery (September, 2005—Baker, La.)

Operations manager / volunteer—Directed all logistics and warehouse operations for the largest post-Katrina emergency food distribution facility, serving 24 parishes (counties) throughout southern Louisiana

The Jonah Project (August, 2000 – May, 2002—Greensboro, N.C.)

Ministry / worship leader—Helped to establish and operate a college ministry at a local church; led outreach projects to assist others within the church and community

Education & Continued Learning

Fresno Pacific University

(August, 2006 - May, 2008)

Leadership & Organizational Studies, M.A.

Proposed thesis examines the potential benefits and risks of non-traditional marketing tools, social networks and user-generated content in particular, for Mennonite Brethren-affiliated higher education institutions.

Leadership Fresno

(August, 2005 - June, 2006)

Community Leadership, Certificate of completion

Leadership Fresno is an annual educational program offered competitively through the local chamber of commerce. Day-long sessions, led by local leaders, focus on various facets of the community, including education, healthcare, agriculture and arts.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

(January, 2002 - June, 2004)

Communication Studies, B.A.

Inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Course concentrations include analytical and creative writing, business, ethics, and research.

Youth with a Mission, Discipleship Training School, Denver

(June - November, 2001)

Christian Ministry, Certificate of completion

The DTS program teaches core Christian concepts and strongly emphasizes community, collaboration and service; the final two months incorporate a foreign missions trip.