Jennifer Espejo
Houston,Texas
Summary
Licensed Texas Lawyer with exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Self-directed professional with proven ability to create departments from scratch and manage projects in a variety of fields.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Art Gallery Grant Writer/Gallery Staff
Lone Star College - Kingwood
Kingwood , TX
2013.01 - 2016.12
- Secured 5 year grant from local car dealership totaling $12,500.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
- Managed all events, artist receptions and exhibit installations and annual Humble ISD student art workshops for educational art gallery.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Business Development/Special Projects Director
Choice Corporate Housing
Houston , TX
2008.10 - 2012.10
- Managed legal projects for attorney/owner. Strategized lawsuits and drafted responses.
- Directed work of utility installers and moving crews to coordinate efficient client move ins.
- Supervised housekeeping staff for corporate housing units.
- Coached sales staff on customer service techniques.
- Supervised processing of 750 utility bills per week.
Senior Development Officer
Project GRAD
Houston , TX
2005.11 - 2006.05
- Raised gifts of $1000 + for educational programming for improving graduation rates of at risk youth.
- Significantly increased grand proposal submissions in response to $20M federal budget cut.
- Planned and organized special events, such as Fine Arts / Music Festival, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Drafted grant proposals and fundraising newsletters.
Community Relations Manager & Client Event Planner
Vinson & Elkins Law Firm
Houston , TX
2002.01 - 2005.11
- Managed $2M+ law firm charitable contribution process and created first Community Relations Dept. at V&E.
- Analyzed all incoming requests and recommended donation level to Managing Partner based on evaluation of Houston's nonprofit needs and fit with firm's goals and values.
- Evaluated all sponsorship opportunities.
- Processed all donation checks and coordinated mailing.
- Managed firm fundraising table-filling process.
- Designed Access database to track request info and reported requests per attorney, organization, client requester and total requests per month/year.
- Managed budget and reporting process.
- Managed matching fund projects (9/11 and Phuket Tsunami relief efforts).
- Managed V&E In The Community page of V&E website. Drafted articles, solicited photos, solicited employee/client testimonials.
- Designed invitations for all V&E events, including global events, such as gala opening for Dubai office.
- Hosted Monthly speakers series Partners' Luncheon for 200+ at Four Seasons Hotel, coordinating menu, name tags, speaker recruitment and A/V.
- Managed V&E holiday party for 3000+ clients at Museum of Natural Science based on Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit including 3 lectures in IMAX and exhibit traffic.
- Coordinated catering, band, photography, security, valet florals, lighting, handouts, name tags, printer station and 30+ volunteers using hand-held radios.
- Coordinated global events with London, Beijing and Singapore offices via respective Country Manager.
- Managed semi-annual Client Golf Tournaments. Organized Ryder Cup format in Pebble Beach, CA, Amelia Island, FL and Doral in Miami, FL. Managed annual V&E Open and V&E participation in Shell Houston Open.
- Managed annual V&E United Way Campaign and Day of Caring volunteer Projects, including materials planning, needs assessment and catering.
- Coordinated V&E/Shell Oil joint volunteer project at Project Row Houses. Coordinated V&E volunteers to paint22 shotgun houses used as galleries for developing artists in the Third Ward.
Analyst/Associate HR and Community Relations
Enron Corporation
Houston , TX
1998.06 - 2001.12
- Human Resources - Enron Capital & Trade - Supported Gas Trading and Power Trading business units. Developed global measurement/metrics program for Enron HR Dept. Developed multiple surveys and directed analysis and action team.
- Managed all employee volunteer projects and $100,000+ in donations related to Enron's adopted schools. Coordinated Enron's annual Teaching Excellence Awards process and evaluated applications. Managed United Way Scholars task force gathered to evaluate scholarship applications.
Director for Provider Partnerships
American Medical Security
Wichita , KS
1995.01 - 1996.12
- Developed and managed PPO/HMO network as liaison between health insurance carrier and largest PPO in Kansas. Territory included KS, CO, OK and MO. Managed AMS booth at regional trade shows.
- Assisted with physician recruitment by identifying specific providers within designated territories, negotiating rates for new physicians and distributing provider agreements.
- Answered provider inquiries via email, telephone and written correspondence.
Education
J.D. - Law
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Management / Business
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.1987
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Fine Art Gallery Grant Writer/Gallery Staff
Lone Star College - Kingwood
2013.01 - 2016.12
Business Development/Special Projects Director
Choice Corporate Housing
2008.10 - 2012.10
Senior Development Officer
Project GRAD
2005.11 - 2006.05
Community Relations Manager & Client Event Planner
Vinson & Elkins Law Firm
2002.01 - 2005.11
Analyst/Associate HR and Community Relations
Enron Corporation
1998.06 - 2001.12
Director for Provider Partnerships
American Medical Security
1995.01 - 1996.12
J.D. - Law
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Management / Business
Tulane University
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