Ann Pilot-Doerner
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Driven Professional with a large breath of experience in program coordination, event planning, volunteer coordinating, and community involvement. Able to imbed self into any environment and foster strong relationships that further the needs of the organization. Capable of working with a team, or alone, to successfully reach goals and rise to challenges with innovation and drive. Compassionate, assertive, outgoing, and experienced in team building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
American Lung Association
03.2023 - Current
- In a team of three planned and implemented The Lung Association Oxygen Ball Gala, and the largest Fight For Air Climb in the country
- Recruited and vetted Board Members, and committee members for the Fight for Air Climb and the Oxygen Ball Gala
- Collaboratively assigned and completed administrative tasks to ensure the continued success of the Oxygen Ball Gala, and the Fight For Air Climb
- Created and implemented a Prospecting Plan to create and foster connections (resulting in revenue) throughout the state who are connected to the mission of the Lung Association
- Planned and managed the Silent Auction for the Oxygen Ball Gala by mastering One Cause throughout the project's lifecycle.
- Evaluated success of the Silent Auction and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Development Specialist
Alzheimer's Association
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported the efforts of the development department and ensure success with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Gala, and The Longest Day
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Wrote, and was successfully awarded, Grants for the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter
Walk Manager
Alzheimer's Association
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Planned and implemented Walk to End Alzheimer’s events in Southeastern Wisconsin
- Recruited, trained, coached, and managed a base of volunteers for two unique communities in Southeastern Wisconsin
- Coached local leaders from beginning stages to day-of execution of events
- Executed plans for maximizing involvement with each community through corporations and friends and family teams.
- Created and coached year-round relationships with key corporations in each community, resulting in sponsorships and corporate teams.
- Worked with volunteer planning committee to achieve revenue goals by retaining existing teams, attracting new ones from all sectors of the community and provided fundraising guidance and support.
Administrative Assistant Senior
Medical College Of Wisconsin
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets.
- Revitalized Scheduling system for Resident Rotators
- Created Monthly Schedules for Students and Residents Rotating through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Emergency Room
- Guided Students and Residents on Scheduling parameters for their specific rotations
- Send needed information to Students, Physicians Assistants, and Residents
- Work with legal documents to ensure Students, Physicians Assistants, and Residents are legally cleared to rotate through the Pediatric Emergency Room
- Work with Pediatric Faculty on projects and calendar management as assigned
Social Services Admission Specialist (Temporary)
Brookside Care Center
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Gather and complete accurate information by assisting the social work team on essential paperwork, such as: social histories, and patient assessments.
- Assist with admitting and discharging patients by completing the necessary paperwork.
- Correctly chart information as directed by the social work team and admission’s specialist.
Relay for Life Staff Partner
American Cancer Society
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Planned and implemented 8 Relay for Life (RFL) events in Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Developed base of volunteers for each RFL in 8 unique communities in Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Coached local leaders from beginning stages to day-of execution of events.
- Implemented strategic plans to reach RFL targets for fundraising including cold-calling and prospecting leads throughout each community.
- Assisted volunteer committees with various fundraising efforts both small and large scale.
- Coached Sponsorship asks of youth volunteer committees leading to successful sponsorship dollars.
- Made Sponsorship presentations with community volunteers leading to successful sponsorship dollars.
- Responsible for donor budget and allocated funds to positively affect community.
Community Business Development Manager
Barnes & Noble
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Assisted in growth of current market territories by attending and planning business development meetings.
- Identified growth opportunities within existing managed communities and led internal sales process.
- 2016 sales $390,000 YTD, 12% increase over previous year.
- Secured Kenosha Unified School District sale of $30,000 Maker Space technology.
- Successfully planned and implemented sales strategy for new territories, and existing customer base.
- Top performer in district by implementing sales strategy for non-profit sponsored bookfairs.
- Created and Implemented Presentations for both sales and Bookfair opportunities.
- Store Ambassador for effort to spread literacy and education through summer reading programs.
- Coordinated targeted events to generate sales and increase community goodwill within all demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Communications
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08.2006
Skills
- Excellent at transcribing board meeting minutes following Roberts Rules
- Creating and maintaining donor and vendor databases for business success and organization
- Well versed in HR tasks such as: running background checks, drug screenings, conducting interviews for potential employees Upon hiring, can train new hires through new employee orientation
- Build and maintain brand awareness throughout the community by using skills such as media engagement through press releases, social media, and overall public relations
- Able to manage calendar appointment for team members
- Sustain daily in-store operations of retail store
- Generate reports and analyze data in Teamraiser system
- Advocate for organization’s mission
- Mastered such Gala platforms as Givesmart and OneCause
- Proficient in MS Office and Google workspace
Community Involvement
Upper Michigan Kiwanis Member Dec 2002 - Present
- Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Nights Member
- Assisted planning in the Riverwest Pub Crawl (benefiting the Riverwest Food Pantry)
- District Service Chair
- Created and distributed a Service Manual for the Kiwanis District
- Circle K Committee Member (Events Lead)
- Annually Assisting college students in successfully planning Events for the District as the Assistant Administrator
Circle K Member
- UW Waukesha Club Vice President
- District Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Southeastern Lieutenant Governor
- District WIUM Special Events Chair
- Distinguished District Secretary
Timeline
Development Manager
American Lung Association
03.2023 - Current
Development Specialist
Alzheimer's Association
10.2022 - 02.2023
Walk Manager
Alzheimer's Association
07.2019 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant Senior
Medical College Of Wisconsin
06.2018 - 07.2019
Social Services Admission Specialist (Temporary)
Brookside Care Center
05.2018 - 06.2018
Relay for Life Staff Partner
American Cancer Society
12.2016 - 11.2017
Community Business Development Manager
Barnes & Noble
10.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Communications
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee