Emma Itri
Dover
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities. Excels in managing print communications and enforcing proactive media plans. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Development and Communications Coordinator
WalkMassachusetts
08.2023 - Current
- Led development efforts, managing donor relations, 50+ major donors, and 35 corporate sponsorships.
- Conducted grant research and wrote proposals, budgets, and reports through the award cycle.
- Developed and executed communications strategies to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Created content for newsletters, social media, websites, press releases, and event promotions.
- Planned and managed fundraising events and campaigns, increasing attendance and community support.
- Maintained communication databases, tracked analytics, and delivered reports to leadership.
- Streamlined internal communications with protocols, templates, and staff/board training.
Assistant Store Manager
H&M
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Manage daily operations to ensure smooth store functionality of a team of 35-50 depending on season.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory management practices to enhance stock accuracy.
- Optimized visual merchandising strategies to improve customer engagement.
- Owned all hiring processes for store and was in store HR Representative
Sales Manager
Talbots
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share and drive revenue growth.
- Trained and mentored sales team, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer engagement techniques.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimize pricing strategies, and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction rates.
Gift Shop Store Director
Event Network
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Led store operations to enhance customer experience and drive sales growth for Event Network and Children's Museum.
- Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to optimize product placement.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, improving inventory management processes.
- Liaison between Event Network and Children's Museum leadership team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bay State College
Boston12-2015
Skills
- Web content management
- Internal communications
- Corporate communications
- Marketing communications
- Community engagement
- Event management
- Stakeholder relations
Cover Letter
Emma Itr
29 Mill Street
Dover, New Hampshire 03820
978-424-6319
Emmaitri24@gmail.com
9/17/2025
April Clay
Essex County Community Foundation
Beverly, MA
Dear April,
I am excited to apply for the Philanthropic Services Officer position at Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF). With a strong background in donor stewardship, grant management, and nonprofit operations, I am eager to bring my skills to advance ECCF’s mission of strengthening communities across Essex County.
At WalkMassachusetts, I manage a portfolio of 50 major donors and 35 corporate sponsorships while leading all grant research, writing, budgeting, and reporting. I also oversee communications—including social media, an email list of 6,500, a biannual newsletter, and our annual report—and manage two cornerstone fundraising events: Beat the Bay State, a monthlong virtual walk/run, and our annual April Celebration.
My number one strength is creating and streamlining nonprofit systems and operations to build capacity for staff, board, and volunteers. By improving workflows in fundraising, communications, and events, I have freed up team capacity while enhancing donor and fundholder experiences.
I would welcome the opportunity to bring my skills in donor relations, grants management, and organizational systems to ECCF’s philanthropic services team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the chance to discuss how I can contribute to ECCF’s important work.
Sincerely,
Emma Itri
Timeline
Development and Communications Coordinator
WalkMassachusetts
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
H&M
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Manager
Talbots
09.2019 - 09.2023
Gift Shop Store Director
Event Network
09.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bay State College