Mission-driven advancement professional committed to cultivating authentic relationships and strengthening institutional engagement through collaboration, organization, and strategic initiative. Brings the focus and determination of a former Division I student-athlete to every opportunity, driving progress toward shared goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
USC Viterbi School Of Engineering
09.2023 - Current
Drive regional alumni engagement across Northern California, South Bay of Los Angeles, and Seattle, producing six annual events.
Develop and execute alumni communications, including quarterly alumni & parent newsletters, targeted email campaigns, postcards, and LinkedIn content to 90,000+ alumni and families.
Design and lead the USC Viterbi Ambassador Program, establishing a structured pathway for community members to serve as regional advocates, expand USC Viterbi's reach, and activate future volunteer and donor leadership.
Spearhead alumni engagement campaigns, including targeted outreach to alumni without active emails and a volunteer survey, securing 500+ updated records.
Support the Executive Director in managing the Emerging Leaders Board (21 members) through governance, nominations, and ongoing engagement.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 84 annual giving and alumni engagement prospects.
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Loyola Marymount University
07.2023 - 09.2023
Promoted to frontline major giving role supporting all schools and units across LMU to identify and cultivate prospective donors.
Managed a portfolio of approximately 75–100 mid-level and emerging major gift prospects to strengthen the university's donor pipeline.
Collaborated with development colleagues to advance donor engagement strategies and support the qualification of new prospects.
Assistant Director, Annual & Leadership Giving
Loyola Marymount University
04.2022 - 07.2023
Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with alumni and friends of the university to advance and empower their philanthropic decisions.
Managed a portfolio of 200 prospects on monthly basis through virtual and face-to-face engagement, to secure more than $134K.
Partnered with academic department leaders and fellow advancement professionals to collaborate and execute fundraising goals and strategies for schools, departments, and alumni classes or affinity groups.
Supported and advised fellow Leadership Giving Officers' operations by creating internal documentation to assist in onboarding and development of each officer.
Events Manager
San Diego Holiday Bowl
06.2021 - 04.2022
Oversaw preparation and management of six event budgets, with a combined total of $200K, to deliver at or below projected costs.
Organized logistics of event preparation, including mapping timelines, budgeting expenses, filing permits, and coordinating contracts with vendors, service providers, entertainers, and artists.
Lead monthly membership meetings to foster open communication and ensure ongoing success within event planning.
Collaborated with Business Development Manager to develop individualized sponsorship plan for annual golf classic to raise $60K.
Universal Banker
First Foundation Bank
12.2020 - 06.2021
Provided personalized customer service by applying knowledge of bank policies, procedures, and resources.
Assessed customer financial needs through in-person interactions, referrals, and marketing while providing strong product knowledge and quality service.
Established and maintain a variety of accounts for customers.