Carrie Cohen
Washington
Summary
Dynamic business development professional with experience in fundraising, marketing, and client relationship management. Skilled at building strategic partnerships to support economic growth and development. I am passionate about supporting small businesses, shopping local and bringing people together to strengthen communities for better living, health, wellness and connectivity.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development
WaveOne Open Water
Washington
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Coordinated planning, marketing, and execution of major open water swimming events, health and wellness retreats, and weekly health activities, enhancing participant engagement and community outreach.
- Cultivated relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and aligning interests to support organizational objectives.
- Pitched and secured local media and coverage for events, wrote press releases, content for websites, social media content and updates.
- Coordinated event planning, negotiated and secured event space, managed event execution, and followed up with participants.
- Provided comprehensive event planning, interfacing with including negotiating and procuring event space, running the event, and follow-up with participants.
- Fundraised for the DC Marathon Special Olympics Relay swim, which supported special Olympian athletes to swim 20.5 miles on the Potomac River.
Farmer's Market Manager
Freshfarm, Springfield location
Washington
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated craft vendor operations at weekly farmer's market to enhance vendor engagement and customer experience.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Collected feedback from vendors and customers to improve market offerings and address concerns.
- Engaged customers in conversation to identify needs and enhance overall market satisfaction.
- Interfaced with community members to ensure satisfaction of experience.
- Connected vendors to foster collaborative partnerships.
- Oversaw setup and teardown of market facilities each week.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all attendees.
Director, Public Affairs and Marketing
Corcoran College of Art + Design
Washington
03.2000 - 03.2004
- Oversaw and managed all events, media relations and strategic marketing publications. Coordinated special projects and events to enhance organizational visibility.
- Collaborated with museum staff with fundraising, community and student events to increase exposure for college and museum.
- Directed writing and editing of marketing materials, ensuring clarity and engagement across catalogs, posters, brochures, handbooks, alumni newsletters, and advertisements.
Director, University Public Relations
The George Washington University
Washington
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed strategic plans for effective communication with stakeholders and the public.
- Cultivated relationships to engage audiences across multiple platforms.
- Crafted and delivered diverse media content for internal and external constituencies.
- Established a consistent brand presence to enhance institutional reputation and recognition.
- Led departmental meetings to align team goals and strategies.
- Coordinated projects across various university departments and stakeholders.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
Financial Planning Analyst
MCI Telecommunications Corporation
Program Financial Manager
KPMG Peat Marwick
Staff and Research Assistant
U.S. Senate Policy Committee
Education
M.LITT. - International Relations
University of St. Andrew's
St. Andrew's, ScotlandBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Relations and Political Science
Indiana State University
Skills
- Event planning and management
- Marketing communications
- Stakeholder engagement
- Media relations
- Fundraising strategies
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Member, DC Triathlon Club
Volunteer Experience
- Food Rescue US- Have rescued over 20K lbs of food and delivered to shelters and homeless centers around Washington, D.C. area
- Homeless advocate- Extensive experience delivering food and supplies to homeless encampments in Washington, D.C.
- NW Community Food Bank- Coordinated food delivery and distribution to over 300 families weekly
Certification
- Certified Cold Plunge and Breathing Instructor from the Soeberg Institute
Timeline
Director of Business Development
WaveOne Open Water
10.2022 - 10.2025
Farmer's Market Manager
Freshfarm, Springfield location
06.2022 - 11.2022
Director, Public Affairs and Marketing
Corcoran College of Art + Design
03.2000 - 03.2004
Director, University Public Relations
The George Washington University
01.1997 - 01.2000
Financial Planning Analyst
MCI Telecommunications Corporation
Program Financial Manager
KPMG Peat Marwick
Staff and Research Assistant
U.S. Senate Policy Committee
M.LITT. - International Relations
University of St. Andrew's
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Relations and Political Science
Indiana State University