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Deborah Booth Crouch

Birmingham,Michigan

Summary

Productive and disciplined Fundraiser and Event Manager looking to make a contribution in nonprofits, education or business. I have run high profile social events and raised considerable money for public schools and charities. I have managed complex programs with challenging stakeholders. I have direct leadership experience in fashion retail and secondary education.

Work History

Chairperson

Peninsula Ball Foundation
San Francisco Peninsula, CA
2010 - 2018
  • The Ball's proceeds fund the College Bound program for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
  • Chairperson of the Debutante Ball Organizing Committee 2015-2016
  • Coordinated logistics for special events related to fundraising initiatives such as venue selection, catering arrangements, decoration, and program/agendas
  • Ball Coordination Chair 2011-2018

Fundraiser Coordinator

Palo Alto High School (PALY)
Palo Alto , CA
2014 - 2016
  • Chaired Media Arts committee at local 2,000+ student public high school (ranked #9 in the state of California)
  • Established a 501(3)(c)
  • Raised over $1 million to equip state-of-the-art Media Arts Center
  • Organized events to raise money including direct solicitation of parents and community
  • A headline event was James Franco Art Exhibit and meet and Greet

Student Mentor

The Peninsula Boys & Girls Clubs
East Palo Alto, CA
2016 - 01.2019
  • Selected as one of four judges for the "Youth of the Year" event (peninsula level), 2016
  • Tutored and mentored high school students
  • Led youth volunteers and created events

Director of Student Activities

The Hockaday School
Dallas, TX
1993 - 1996
  • Coordinated all non-academic activities eg. commencement, space management
  • Worked closely with administration, faculty, students and parents
  • Mentored and advised Student Government and Clubs

Retail Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue
Beverly Hills & La Jolla , CA
1987 - 1991
  • Managed designer sportswear / casual sportswear departments
  • Cultivated relationship with Buyers
  • Managed Staff
  • Merchandised Departments

Department Manager /Management Trainee

Macy's
Houston, TX
1985 - 1987
  • Selected for and completed competitive 4-month Executive Training Program
  • Managed and Merchandised Junior's department
  • Trained and Managed 15 person staff

Policy Analyst Intern

United States Senate
Washington D.C., District Of Columbia, US
01.1984 - 06.1984
  • Intern for Senator Carl Levin
  • Strategic Defense Policy Analyst-ICBM Missiles
  • Correspondent for Constituent Services

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-1985

Skills

  • Fundraising expertise
  • Project Management
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills

PERSONAL

  • Fly-fishing and skiing
  • Well-traveled including residence in London (1999-2002)
  • Read extensively

Timeline

Policy Analyst Intern

United States Senate
01.1984 - 06.1984

Chairperson

Peninsula Ball Foundation
2010 - 2018

Fundraiser Coordinator

Palo Alto High School (PALY)
2014 - 2016

Student Mentor

The Peninsula Boys & Girls Clubs
2016 - 01.2019

Director of Student Activities

The Hockaday School
1993 - 1996

Retail Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue
1987 - 1991

Department Manager /Management Trainee

Macy's
1985 - 1987

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Michigan

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