Candace Mauck
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated professional well-versed in leading successful projects and teams. Proven record of planning and executing projects and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Skilled communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to drive positive outcomes and develop long-term customer relationships. Adept at utilizing a combination of analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to maximize team performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER OF ATHLETIC FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT
Smile Train
06.2022 - Current
- Directed all facets of the athletic fundraising program, orchestrating strategic planning, fostering athlete and donor engagement, and meticulously managing budgets. Facilitated an average of two hundred runners annually, empowering them to fundraise directly for Smile Train within prominent athletic events. Secured charity spots for participants and forged impactful partnerships.
- Effectively orchestrated the development and oversight of a half-million-dollar athletics budget, skillfully directing resource allocation to optimize productivity and drive profitability. Diligently monitored performance to ensure alignment with both year-to-date and monthly targets, consistently meeting or exceeding budget projections.
- Report directly to the Senior Vice President of International Development, steering the team toward impactful philanthropic goals.
- Cultivate athlete engagement, encourage continued involvement, and foster relationships to secure future athletic partnerships.
- Meticulously manage program income and budgets, ensuring alignment with program goals and projecting expenses for each event.
- Act as the primary liaison for the DonorDrive fundraising platform, ensuring seamless functionality and handling related communications.
- Provide clear direction to an Associate in fundraiser management and support, enhancing team productivity.
- Support stewardship of marathon event organizers, ensuring compliance with race contracts and securing appropriate entries.
- Played a pivotal role in planning and executing event weekend activities, creating a vibrant community around Smile Train's work.
- A dedicated member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Alliance (DEIBA) at Smile Train, actively contributing to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector.
- Utilize Concur and DocuWare vendor software proficiently for efficient vendor data management, including inputting vendors, processing payments, and ensuring timely completion within billing cycles.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (contract)
Ellis Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Serve as a liaison between the educational team and external stakeholders, such as healthcare providers and community organizations, to coordinate resources and support services for students.
- Mentor and train new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to facilitate their integration into the team and ensure continuity of care for students/clients.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement innovative approaches to instruction and communication, staying abreast of emerging research and practices in the field of deafblind education.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a positive and empowering environment for all team members.
- Actively engage in professional development activities and ongoing training opportunities to enhance skills and expertise in working with students with deafblindness and other complex disabilities.
- Utilize effective management techniques to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines, ensuring efficient and organized delivery of services to students and their families.
- Maintain open lines of communication with team members, families, and other stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns and facilitating collaborative problem-solving to support student success.
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (contract)
SThree
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted business development of new and existing clients across industry verticals through meetings, networking, events and other sales techniques
- Managed the candidate delivery and client relations of the recruitment life cycle
- This process included working closely alongside experienced recruiters, but also with talented candidates and globally recognized companies looking to hire
- Identified the best candidates for niche job opportunities
- This includes relationship building, writing advertisements, qualifying candidates, selling candidates on unique opportunities, pitching, and negotiating
- Managed candidate's experience from submitting their resume to a client through post-placement check-ins
- Assisted in closing candidates on job offers
- Oversaw the onboarding process for recently hired candidates
- Completed post-placement check-ins with hired candidates, communicated feedback from the client, and ensured contractors have everything they need to complete their day-to-day activities.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
- Enhanced the company's reputation by ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
- Contributed to business development efforts by identifying potential new clients within target industries or markets.
MARKETING INTERN
Apiece Apart
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked closely with internal ecommerce team to build social media strategies for resort season
- Ran a casting call for a real women campaign
- Input product information to Shopify to launch resort collection online
- Analyzed ecommerce data based on historical trends within the industry
- Reviewed wholesale orders after market and communicated closely with market team
- Photoshopped website model images
- Processed e-commerce sales and daily FedEx shipments
- Wrote website product descriptions
- Organized photoshoots for look books and ecommerce images.
- Wrote copy for social media posts, promotional emails, and other marketing collateral.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Practiced search engine optimization to maximize efforts in creating brand awareness.
- Researched interesting and relevant content to capture interest and improve site traffic.
- Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.
MARKETING INTERN
Novologic
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed various customer service-related exercises
- Tasks included secretarial work and observing company meeting/ providing critique and feedback
- Wrote company newsletter and managed company blog
- Interviewed various employees and created a blog spotlight post highlighting their career journey
- Worked with Excel spreadsheets related to inventory
- Managed the company calendar
- Processed orders and inventory
- Gave on site tours.
- Provided administrative support to the marketing team by maintaining databases, tracking projects progress, scheduling meetings.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT -
Lee University
Cleveland, TNBUSINESS IN NYC INTERNSHIP SEMESTER PROGRAM -
The Kings College
Manhattan, NYCSkills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- RLM
- Shopify
- WMS
- JOOR
- Salesforce
- Sperro
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Team Leadership
- Sales Techniques
- Budget Control
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Fiscal Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
References
References available upon request
Timeline
MANAGER OF ATHLETIC FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT
Smile Train
06.2022 - Current
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (contract)
Ellis Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (contract)
SThree
08.2019 - 06.2020
MARKETING INTERN
Apiece Apart
09.2018 - 12.2018
MARKETING INTERN
Novologic
05.2016 - 08.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT -
Lee University
BUSINESS IN NYC INTERNSHIP SEMESTER PROGRAM -
The Kings College
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