BROOKE SULLIVAN
Mapleton,USA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable BSW focused on going above and beyond to support families and consumers meet their needs in Aroostook County. Results-driven with background in fundraising management, specializing in developing effective fundraising strategies and donor relations. Skilled in coordinating events, managing campaigns, and leveraging social media to increase funding opportunities. Demonstrated ability to lead teams towards achieving set financial goals while fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator
The Northern Lighthouse, Inc.
Presque Isle, ME
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
- Cultivate business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Plan advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
- Plan and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
- Produce ideas for promotional events or activities and organized them efficiently.
- Create content for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and websites.
- Manage social media presence and directed programs to improve social media reputation and recognition.
- Manage social media accounts and campaigns.
- Perform prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations.
- Coordinate large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
- Produce materials to highlight program offerings and reach new donors.
- Create marketing materials to promote fundraising activities.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase donations from individual donors.
- Prepare thank you letters for all contributors in a timely manner.
- Work closely with senior leadership to establish funding objectives and devise workable development plans.
- Attend community meetings or other events related to philanthropy in order to network.
- Raise funds by coordinating events.
- Establish and enforce fundraising goals, strategies and disbursements.
- Develop a new website from scratch
Children's Case Manager, Section 17 Community Integration Specialist
The Northern Lighthouse
Presque Isle, Maine
06.2017 - Current
- Worked with families and consumers to assess and connect them with proper services to improve their mental health and trauma related symptoms
- Worked with other professionals in the community such as schools, doctors, and clinicians, and advocated for the consumers' needs
- Helped improve daily living skills of adult consumers
- Carried out high-quality work with little oversight
- Maintained and updated clients charts to assure renewal paperwork was on time
- Managed large case loads
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
Server
Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
Presque Isle, Maine
04.2011 - 06.2020
- Used POS system to accurately input orders and process payments
- Fostered fun atmosphere and family-style work environment
- Handled as many as 8 tables at once with high service quality
- Trained new servers in restaurant procedures and customer service standards
- Performed assigned side work duties
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presque Isle High School
Presque Isle, ME05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maine
Orono, MESkills
- Documentation
- Emergency Intervention
- Multitasking
- Verbal communication
- Prioritization
- Creative thinking
- Mediator
- Marketing campaign management
- Brand development
- Cold calling
- Strategic planning
- Social media marketing
- Creative direction
- Project management
Affiliations
Presque Isle Rotary Club
- Member since 2022
- Current Board member
- Current Secretary
Board member for Aroostook Partners in the Arts since 2024
Timeline
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator
The Northern Lighthouse, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Children's Case Manager, Section 17 Community Integration Specialist
The Northern Lighthouse
06.2017 - Current
Server
Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
04.2011 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Presque Isle High School
Education
other