Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education Professional Certification
Professional References
Timeline
Generic

BETHANY BURKHART

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Driven professional with a Psychology degree aspiring to obtain a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Extensive background in nonprofit and public service, emphasizing business and personal development. Passionate about using therapeutic methods to help individuals and businesses navigate behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges. Skilled in assessing needs, designing effective plans, and excelling in research, networking, and marketing. Dedicated to promoting individual rights and supporting diverse groups.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Email Marketing Specialist

Self-employeed
08.2022 - Current
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
  • Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
  • Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.

Nonprofit Development Consultant

Self-employeed
07.2022 - Current
  • Guided newly established nonprofits and small businesses in achieving sustainable growth and success through strategic consulting.
  • Customized growth strategies to align with each organization's unique mission and objectives, ensuring targeted and effective solutions.
  • Conducted needs assessments, crafted action plans, and devised employee retention and recruitment strategies to address improvement areas.
  • Identified potential funding sources and created tailored fundraising plans, resulting in increased financial support for clients.
  • Provided expert guidance on program expansion and outreach efforts, optimizing outreach and community impact.
  • Leveraged strategic planning and fundraising expertise to empower clients to expand their reach and fulfill their missions effectively.
  • Delivered capacity-building support to build the internal capabilities of nonprofit and small business teams.
  • Contributed to the success and growth of organizations, facilitating a broader and more meaningful community presence.

Marketing and Development Director

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Directed Foundation department, including all marketing, community initiatives and volunteer efforts.
  • Developed and supported corporate community, and donor relations, including community foundations, resource fairs, community events, public speaking, and funder presentations.
  • Represented the Foundation as the public face for corporate and community events, building and maintaining community and corporate support.
  • Identified, cultivated, and managed individual and corporate donors to maximize monetary and in-kind gifts to benefit the Foundation as well as individuals and their families the Foundation serves.
  • Managed and maintained donor and contact information and data through Raiser’s Edge.
  • Developed, coordinated, and executed quarterly and annual fundraising events, special projects, and other Foundation initiatives that raised over $700,000 annually.
  • Developed and maintained corporate relationships for in-kind and monetary donations for quarterly and annual fundraising and staff appreciation initiatives.
  • Individually organized the Foundation’s annual 5K race, virtually, in observance of COVID, raising over $130,000 within 3 months.
  • Researched, wrote, and managed numerous grants resulting in securing over 5 million dollars in grant funding to support several Foundation programs and creating new employment opportunities and expansion of Program services to the community.
  • Researched, updated, and tracked organizational information to stay compliant with grant and funding requirements.
  • Managed and coordinated community and corporate volunteer events in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Strategized with the Executive Team and Board Members on Foundation fiscal management and initiatives.
  • Strategized with Department Leadership on fiscal management and program development to identify community needs to expand and enhance provided community services.
  • Developed and strategized with Department Leadership on staff retainment initiatives throughout the pandemic.
  • Assisted with and prepared annual reports and other collateral for fundraising, events, marketing, and volunteering efforts.
  • Prepared tax deduction receipts, thank you/acknowledgment, and solicitation letters.
  • Developed and maintained all Foundation websites and various social media accounts in coordination with department teams to enhance the marketing of Foundation services and maintain community presence.
  • Developed and strategized marketing campaigns for fundraising initiatives, community events, volunteer projects, and marketing of program services.

Community Outreach & Developmental Specialist

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Build, maintain, and coordinate social media content.
  • Support Daisy Village's marketing efforts by serving as liaison to community resources such as Broward 211, Broward Parks and Rec, and CSC, promoting Daisy Village programs as needed.
  • Maintain contact with community resources such as volunteer groups that would benefit the BCC community and support our families.
  • Facilitated therapeutic and developmental recreation programs in community, group, and individual settings that are developmentally appropriate.
  • Implemented weekly developmental and sensory groups.
  • Facilitated weekly sensory yoga group.
  • Implemented individual therapies, and orthotic and adaptive technology programs.
  • Facilitated daily range of motion, gentle stretching, positioning, and assisting in daily living activities.
  • Facilitated adherence to daily orthotics schedule.
  • Provides developmental stimulation, including play and sensory stimulation, to enhance the quality of life for residents as needed.
  • Documenting and reviewing progress with the Therapist to develop individual therapeutic programs to increase cognitive function development, personal independence, increase and preserve range of motion, and community integration.
  • Assisted therapists with repairs or modifications to adaptive equipment.
  • Assisted with repairs of wheelchairs and other forms of adaptive seating.
  • Assisted Preschool supervisors in implementing the annual MOST summer program.
  • Attended and participated in training and education classes.

Assistant Events Coordinator / Assistant Project Director

K&D EVENTS
05.2009 - 03.2019
  • Applied astute project management and leadership to organize large scale events and catering services for clients, across South Florida, including steering design, set up, and breakdown.
  • Managed PR, communications, and marketing utilizing a range of methodologies and tools including creating Social Media Campaigns and extensive networking to broaden client list.
  • Built positive and professional relationships with suppliers, successfully negotiating, and securing best prices with liquor and wine representatives.
  • Rapidly established strong relationships with clients, effectively articulating needs/requirements and recommending wines and creating custom cocktails, in alignment with event themes and current trends.
  • Recruited, trained, and scheduled staff to ensure service quality standards were consistently met.

Recreation Therapy Coordinator

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated therapeutic recreation programs in community, group and individual settings that are developmentally appropriate.
  • Implemented individual plans, recording, and analyzing data to refine, review and develop therapeutic programs to increase cognitive function development, personal independence, increase and preserve range of motion and community integration.
  • Engaged in community outreach to increase organizations access to community resources and organize community outings and build community engagement.
  • Documented daily activities for each resident in accordance with regulating agency guidelines.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various teams to implement the best Individual Program Plan for residents and document progress.
  • Responsible for planning the monthly activity calendar that reflects the goals of 27 individual residents.
  • Organized and implemented a 15-week Adult Summer Camp program, with a focus on resident centered individual plans with a concentration on increased knowledge of vocations within the community, and environmental awareness.

Assistant Program Director

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTITUTE
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Work in unison supporting the company Owner with the management and marketing of IPSI’s services, tools, workshops, and publications.
  • Play a key role in marketing services, events, publication, and programs, developing email and advertising campaigns, public and academic press releases.
  • Apply technical skills to develop and maintain company websites, including content copy and layout.
  • Prepared and presented information and education on IPSI to various organizations, such as women’s organizations, and rotary clubs.
  • Developed and managed initiatives, to extend organizational reach, researching, identifying, and contacting community organizations, such as local churches and rotary clubs to exchange information and organize outreach activities and meetings.
  • Successfully promoted ‘Your Best Speech Ever’ IPSI publications and persuaded Barry University Communications Department to place it on their required reading list together with buying into IPSI’s speech writing application.
  • Through Networking built strong relationships across community organizations and was invited to become a board member of Anne Stork Foundation.

Behavioral Analysis Technician

NEW WAY DAY SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Managed assigned caseload, utilizing innovative and progressive Behavioral and Cognitive therapies to improve verbal and nonverbal understanding and communication within families with an autistic child.
  • Steered delivery of individual plans, recording and analyzing data to refine, review and develop therapeutic programs and optimize cognitive function development, personal independence, development, and community integration.

Education

Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Associate of Arts -

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Program Development and Strategy Implementation
  • Research, Data Analysis, and Grant Development
  • Cognitive/Behavioral Therapies and Client Assessment
  • Effective Communication and Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach, Engagement, and Networking
  • Client Relationship Management and Advocacy
  • Marketing Strategies, Campaigns, and Social Media Expertise
  • Effective Email Content Development
  • Record and Data Management, Grants Management
  • Event Planning, Oversight, and Fundraising
  • Team Leadership, Project Management, and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Raiser's Edge Utilization and Fundraising Outcomes Assessment
  • Best Practices Implementation, Strategic Planning, and Campaign Development

Education Professional Certification

  • FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Featured in Summa Cum Laude, Honors Society Magazine for research in Egyptian mummification and customs.
  • BROWARD COLLEGE, A.A., Psychology, Dean’s List Phi Theta Kappa

Professional References

  • Denise Rusnak - Retired Program Director, (954) 830 - 9307
  • Alex Lima - Physical Therapy Assistant, (954) 815 - 6840
  • Debbie Thompson - Social Worker, (954) 816 - 4066
  • Jennifer Falcon - Vice President, (305) 244 - 6120
  • Nicole Wagner - Occupational Therapist, (306) 923 - 7748
  • Ilana Hirsch - Director Of Fundraising, (561) 789 - 7921
  • Lori Sugar - BCBA, (954) 464 - 9730
  • Sara Lalani - BCBA, (754) 244 - 8783

Timeline

Email Marketing Specialist

Self-employeed
08.2022 - Current

Nonprofit Development Consultant

Self-employeed
07.2022 - Current

Marketing and Development Director

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
05.2021 - 07.2022

Community Outreach & Developmental Specialist

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
02.2019 - 05.2021

Recreation Therapy Coordinator

BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER
02.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant Program Director

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTITUTE
01.2016 - 01.2017

Behavioral Analysis Technician

NEW WAY DAY SERVICES
01.2013 - 12.2013

Assistant Events Coordinator / Assistant Project Director

K&D EVENTS
05.2009 - 03.2019

Psychology

Florida International University

Associate of Arts -

Broward College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
BETHANY BURKHART