Blair Hibbs
Bridgeport
Summary
Experienced data specialist with over 15 years of expertise in implementing and maintaining data standards. Proven ability to work collaboratively with data stewards and colleagues to ensure data integrity and support outreach campaigns. Skilled in developing data quality checks, managing supporter segmentation, problem solving and providing comprehensive data support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist, Donor Data
Save the Children
01.2016 - 02.2025
- Implemented and maintained data standards on technology systems, ensuring alignment with established principles
- Led supporter segmentation and provided information for outreach campaigns based on audience segmentation
- Developed data quality checks across systems, ensuring compliance and data integrity
- Collaborated with Data Stewards, IT, and Business SMEs to implement new data standards and identify data issues and gaps
- Documented principles, processes, and other areas surrounding data practices
- Produced outreach files for vendor partners through supporter segmentation and preferences
- Successfully implemented data quality controls and processes, resulting in improved data accuracy and compliance
- Identified and addressed data integrity issues, contributing to technology enhancements and improved data management processes
Coordinator, Donor Data
Save the Children
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Created and managed donor and sponsor mailing lists, ranging from 7,000 to 250,000 contacts, to support fundraising initiatives.
- Collaborated with the Individual Giving and Major Gifts departments to generate donor lists based on specific criteria, including giving amounts and timeframes for targeted mailings.
- Trained and mentored 8-10 temporary employees on database management, reporting, and fundraising systems.
- Provided hands-on training for temporary staff on AS400, Raiser’s Edge, and Blackbaud CRM over 2-3 day sessions.
- Imported donor data from AS400 Database into Raiser’s Edge, ensuring system-wide data continuity.
- Maintained data integrity by identifying and merging duplicate records across AS400, Raiser’s Edge, and Blackbaud CRM.
- Conducted regular data control and quality checks to ensure accurate and up-to-date donor information across multiple systems.
Children’s Birthday Organizer Data
Beardsley Zoo
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Organized party logistics and managed ticket distribution to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for guests.
Education
Associate - Business Office Technology
Norwalk Community College
01-2006
Associate - Individualized Studies
Mount Ida College
01-2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Excel
- Access
- Raiser’s Edge
- AS400
- Marketwide
- Lansa
- Blackbaud CRM
Timeline
Specialist, Donor Data
Save the Children
01.2016 - 02.2025
Coordinator, Donor Data
Save the Children
01.2006 - 01.2016
Children’s Birthday Organizer Data
Beardsley Zoo
06.2005 - 09.2005
Associate - Business Office Technology
Norwalk Community College
Associate - Individualized Studies
Mount Ida College
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