Julia Souza
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Results-driven Advancement and Development professional specializing in Donor Relations and community engagement. Proven ability to foster strong relationships through effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CASE Graduate Trainee (Annual Giving)
Oregon State University Foundation
07.2024 - Current
- Research and consult with peer institutions to benchmark best practices, and suggest strategies for improvement.
- Creates data-informed communication strategies for specific target audiences within the Annual Giving pool.
- Coordinates cross-departmental integration for organization-wide projects.
- Conceptualized and launched a reactivation campaign.
- Manages weekly stewardship calls to donors at the Annual Giving Leadership level.
Student Assistant
Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks, Drew University
Madison, NJ
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed social media, including the creation of designs for the publicizing of events.
- Hosted and assisted in the planning of mentoring events for alums and students.
- Managed and delegated assignments within the Student Workers team.
- Represented the department at open houses and other public-facing events.
- Conducted alumni outreach.
- Bridged connections between students and alumni.
Summer Conference Assistant
Drew University Conference & Events
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated event logistics, including registration, guest check-in, and day-off operations.
- Liaised with international clients, managing communications across catering, media, and set-up teams.
- Ensured seamless execution and coordination of different venue and vendor teams during client events.
- Coordinated with clients to host multiple guests, exceeding 150 guests each, for extended durations, managing logistics and enhancing the overall event experience.
CASE Advancement Intern
Carnegie Mellon University Annual Giving
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed CASE Advancement Internship Curriculum.
- Interpreted data from the Annual Giving database for trend and pattern identification.
- Conducted benchmarking interviews with field experts from various organizations to gather a best practices report.
- Compiled a comprehensive benchmarking report on enhancing donor pipeline development
Intern
International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development
New York, NY
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Attended meetings and conferences at the UN headquarters, producing detailed briefing reports and summaries
- Drafted speeches for events hosted by the NGO
- Assumed responsibility for meticulous meeting notes and capturing event photos
Student Assistant
Drew University Alumni and Parents Communities Office
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Researched, managed, and organized alumni information and registrations in the database
- Conducted routine benchmarking for the development of new programs
- Assisted with monitoring, updating, and fact-checking University Alumni's career achievements
- Prepared and sent communications to Alumni; edited class notes and write-ups
- Supported event preparation, registration, logistics, and on-site staffing
ESL Instructor
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned lessons tailored to each student's needs
- Created, assigned, and graded personalized assignments
- Organized scheduling of classes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Spanish
Drew University
Madison, NJ, USA05.2024
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Research and Analytical skills
- Public Speaking
- Administrative Support
- MS Office
- Data Analysis
Campus Involvement
- Drew Collegiate Model United Nations, Executive Board President, 11/22 - 04/24, Organized logistics, including conference scheduling and budget management, Curated and wrote simulation themes for meetings and training sessions, Trained incoming members to compete in conferences
- Drew University Action Scholars Program, Member, 08/20 - 05/22, Received education regarding civic action, such as analysis of problems, identifying root causes and stakeholders, and other steps to formulate effective solutions, Dedicated over 100 hours annually to volunteer work and civic education
- Drew University Student Government, Chief Communications Officer, 08/23 - 12/23, Coordinated tabling at campus events to enhance student engagement, Managed Student Government social media profiles to enhance outreach
- Drew University, Dance Team, Member, Fall 2020 - Fall 2023
Languages
- English, ACTFL Distinguished
- Portuguese (Brazil), ACTFL Distinguished, native speaker
- Spanish, ACTFL Advanced Mid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CASE Graduate Trainee (Annual Giving)
Oregon State University Foundation
07.2024 - Current
CASE Advancement Intern
Carnegie Mellon University Annual Giving
06.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Conference Assistant
Drew University Conference & Events
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development
02.2023 - 05.2023
Student Assistant
Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks, Drew University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Student Assistant
Drew University Alumni and Parents Communities Office
11.2021 - 05.2022
ESL Instructor
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Spanish
Drew University
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