Operations professional skilled in optimizing business processes and driving organizational success. Brings strong focus on collaborative team leadership and consistent achievement of results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with talent for strategic planning and resource management.
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
1 Year 6 Months
Chanticleer Athletic Foundation | 01.2025 - Current
Oversaw operations for premium suite areas at football, basketball, and baseball, including design, ordering, and distribution of season ticket holder gifts, premium gifts, credentials, and parking passes.
Coordinated ordering and scheduling with on-campus partners for event services and academic programs.
Have Secured over $250K in Athletic Naming Rights
Facilitates Chants-Giving the CAF's annual day of giving, creating and implementing marketing plan, creating digital and print media, building website with third-party contractor, obtaining matching, unlocking and or lead gifts for teams/initiatives. Since its first year in 2020, it has brought in just about 1.5 million dollars with the year ('25) being the biggest year at just over $500,000.
Establish and cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors and community partners.
Works with licensing and vendors on creating and ordering stewardship gifts, apparel and marketing material for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
Works with licensing and vendors on creating and order stewardship gifts, apparel and marketing material for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
Develop marketing content for print pieces, social media, and digital platforms
Coordinated donor travel, events, and recognitions to enhance donor engagement and support.
Collaborates with the Recreation and Sport Management Department on their events and student opportunities inside and out of the classroom.
Director of Donor Relations and Development Operations
3 Years 9 Months
Chanticleer Athletic Foundation | 04.2021 - 01.2025
Oversaw operations for premium suite areas at football, basketball, and baseball, including design, ordering, and distribution of season ticket holder gifts, premium gifts, credentials, and parking passes; collaborated with Aramark Catering and event staff to prepare menus.
Establish and cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors.Coordinate donor travel, events, recognitions, design and order stewardship gifts and awards.
Over see Chants-Giving the CAF's annual day of giving, creating and implementing marketing plan, creating digital and print media, building website with third-party contractor, obtaining matching, unlocking and or lead gifts for teams. Started and overseen this initiative since its first year, have brought in just about a million dollars in the last four giving days with the last two years ('23 and '24) at $225K+ per-year.
Secured over $250K in athletic naming rights for various facilities, enhancing the university's visibility and sponsorship opportunities.
Develop marketing content for print pieces, social media, and digital platforms
Established and nurtured relationships with current and prospective donors; coordinated donor travel, events, and recognitions, and designed and ordered stewardship gifts and awards.
Implement and promote initiatives to enhance and expand the CAF Student Ambassador Program.
Development Assistant
1 Year 8 Months
Chanticleer Athletic Foundation | 08.2019 - 04.2021
Supported Director of Development in designing, planning, and executing on-campus and off-campus events
Assist Director of Development with event design, planning and executing events on and off campus
Cultivated and strengthened relationships with current and prospective donors to foster engagement and support
Supported game-day operations for football, basketball, and baseball in the CAF Suite Level.
Implemented and promoted initiatives to enhance and expand Student CAF program participation
Assistant Merchandise Manager
1 Year 3 Months
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 05.2018 - 08.2019
Drove merchandise sales through innovative strategies and targeted promotions
Inspected new merchandise and maintained optimal inventory levels to support sales
Collaborated with Merchandise Manager and vendors to uphold brand identity and licensing standards
Supervised game day staff and interns
Managed social media outlets for brand engagement
Graduate Assistant
4 Months
Chanticleer Athletic Foundation | 01.2019 - 05.2019
Assisted Director of Development with designing, planning, and executing on- and off-campus events to enhance community engagement
Developed content for print materials, social media, and digital platforms to increase outreach and visibility
Established and cultivated relationships with current and prospective donors to strengthen funding support