Catherine Shapiro
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Program and Event Manager skilled in leading signature fundraising events and community outreach initiatives.
Expertise in social media platforms, content design and digital marketing strategies. Collaborative leader and problem-solver with documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with volunteers, donors, staff and stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROGRAM MANAGER
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING - MADD
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Present to local coalitions, schools, agencies, etc. regarding MADD's Power of Me, Power of Youth, Power of Parents and more.
- Participate in and provide support in all fundraising initiatives and volunteer capacity building for MADD programs.
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support MADD programs, donor cultivation, foundation grant applications, corporate sponsorships, and online campaigns.
- Assist with impactful special events that raise awareness, engage the community, and generate crucial financial support for MADD initiatives.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other key stakeholders, nurturing a network of support for MADD programs.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS BROWARD
Wilton Manors
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Manage existing donors/partners/sponsors and solicit new ones
- Manage/Lead two signature annual fundraising events
- Manage social media platforms, design and distribute monthly eNews, implement marketing initiatives
- Manage and maintain media lists and media relationships
- Manage design, production and distribution of all center and event related digital and print collateral.
CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD
IVY CAMPS USA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Identified and established contact with existing and new customers
- Maintained superior product knowledge and cross sold products
- Managed international contractual staff
- Generated and submitted sales, operations and activity reports to management.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
GILDA'S CLUB SOUTH FLORIDA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Planned, organized, and directed the organizations events and community outreach initiatives/partnerships
- Organized and managed daily activities, monthly projects and quarterly initiatives
- Managed volunteers, donors, staff, and vendors via recruitment, training, monitoring, appraising, etc
- Implemented customer-service standards; resolving problems and implementing change
- Managed social media and digital quarterly newsletter.
COMMUNITY LIFE & ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
SINAI RESIDENCES
Boca Raton, FL
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Promoted, planned and organized activities and events for community residents
- Collaborated with and scheduled vendors, for activities and events
- Developed & implemented plans for therapeutic, psychological, physical, and social needs
- Oversaw the budget for recreation services and ensured adherence to established budget $500k
- Social media promotion of programs through formal and informal interactions with community leaders.
ASSISTANT TEACHER; SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Broward County, FL
06.2017 - 06.2018
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
GREATER HOLLYWOOD YMCA
Hollywood, FL
01.2012 - 06.2017
- Maintained YMCA facility and programs in accordance with grant guidelines and YMCA Best Practices
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented engaging programs & special events for families, seniors, and staff
- Supervised, and lead innovative programming elements and curriculum for adults and children
- Collaborated with and supported participant engagement from community
- Created and designed in house marketing collateral.
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
01.2008
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
01.1992
Skills
- Bilingual (English/ French)
- Creative and collaborative
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Canva
- Constant Contact
- Social Media Content Marketing
Certification
- CPR, FIRST AID, AED
- FERPA, HIPAA
- MANDT SYSTEM
ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
Cyclist, triathlete, photographer, volunteer and mentor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
PROGRAM MANAGER
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING - MADD
06.2024 - Current
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS BROWARD
11.2022 - 05.2024
CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD
IVY CAMPS USA
06.2022 - 10.2022
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
GILDA'S CLUB SOUTH FLORIDA
02.2019 - 06.2022
COMMUNITY LIFE & ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
SINAI RESIDENCES
06.2018 - 02.2019
ASSISTANT TEACHER; SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2017 - 06.2018
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
GREATER HOLLYWOOD YMCA
01.2012 - 06.2017
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
MCGILL UNIVERSITY