JOHN FRAY
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
10 years of external relations experience in the higher education field. Using my background as a Social Worker, I am keen on the needs of constituents and how to best serve them while serving and creating opportunities for our students and faculty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development & External Relations
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
03.2021 - Current
Associate Athletic Director of Development, Major Gift Officer
University of South Carolina
02.2019 - 02.2021
- University Development
- Frontline fundraiser for the University of South Carolina Upstate, managing an assigned portfolio of 100 -125 donors
- Working in a spirit of collaboration with campus constituents and coaches to ensure athletic fundraising success
- Increased our Major Gift initiative by 60% in the first year
- Secured lead gift to establish student-athlete leadership academy
- Restructured season tickets for men’s basketball with a seat fee for each ticket sold
- Served as the Corporate Sponsorship lead for contract renewals and new business development during 2019- 2020
- Member of the Senior Athletic leadership team
- Member of Baseball coaching selection committee
- Worked with faculty and staff to advance and carry out a vital plan to raise funds for USC Upstate's 5 University colleges
- Collaborated with local/regional industry leaders to ensure opportunities for students and faculty were met and exceeded
- Worked aggressively to establish engineering and nursing partnerships throughout the Upstate region
- In the beginning stages of revamping advisory boards for the College of Business & Engineering.
Director of Development
Arkansas State University
03.2016 - 02.2019
- College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Computer Science
- Worked with faculty and staff along with university relations to develop and implement a strategic plan to raise vital funds for the College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology
- Worked with local and regional industry leaders in both the Agriculture, Computer Science, and Engineering fields to create senior design projects and mutually beneficial relationships for both parties
- Worked with the Engineering Advisory Board to strengthen the department's support for students and faculty
- The board is composed of successful alumni, tech pioneers, industry leaders, and creative visionaries
- Averaged 15 scheduled visits with donors/prospects each month; and
- Deliver, on average, 15 major gift proposals per year
- Increased our current scholarship initiative by 45% in my first three years for the College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Computer Science
- Secured naming opportunities for the first two Engineering Labs in the history of the College of Engineering
- Secured lead gifts to help start and sustain the Spatial Technologies and Geographic Information Systems program
- STGIS is a minor in the College of Agriculture.
Behavioral Instructor/Social Worker
Methodist Children’s Home, Dacus Residential Treatment Center
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Utilized the Teaching-Family Model to teach at-risk youth with mental illness diagnosis social skills
- This includes preventive teaching, effective praise, corrective teaching, intensive teaching, and self-government and motivation systems
- Completed all required documentation on time and accurately according to policies
- This includes but may not be limited to transition notes, critical incident reports, restraint/seclusion forms, and observation/rounds
- Used consultation services to seek and implement feedback
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and the treatment team.
Associate General Manager/Interim General Manager
Arkansas State University, Red Wolves Sports Properties Gameday Sports Marketing
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Worked with area and regional businesses to offer corporate customers various marketing and media sponsorship opportunities, including radio, television, venue signage, and event impact and game day marketing, corporate marketing, promotions, hospitality, print, and brand exposure on astateredwolves.com
- Responsible for business development, management, and execution of a $1.4 million dollar sales goal for the fiscal year
- Successfully managed existing accounts totaling 90 + corporate sponsors
- Experienced 90% growth in the first year and 100% in the second year in corporate sales.
Intake Assessor/Therapist
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Collaborated on a daily basis with physicians in varied fields to facilitate the referral process of continued care
- Responsible for the assessment of patients for admission to an adult psychiatric unit and geriatric unit
- Collaborated with nursing home administrators throughout Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri regarding the facilitation of the growth and development of geriatric and adult psychiatric programs
- Provided individual therapy and group therapy.
Graduate Intern Therapist
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Utilized standardized assessment tools to screen for psychosocial problems in incoming patients
- Co-facilitated process groups with dual-diagnosis patients
- Developed treatment plans and accurately documented sessions with patients
- Discharge planning of geriatric patients
- Participated in interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings.
Mental Health Tech
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Assisted nursing staff in the management of patients in an inpatient mental health facility
- Provided training for new employees, and continuing education
- Member of 90th percentile customer service team
- Received recognition for outstanding customer service.
Graduate Intern Therapist
Pathways Outpatient Counseling
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Completed intake assessments with incoming clients
- Provided case management and advocacy services for clients and families
- Utilized behavior modification interventions with clients in a school-based program
- Collaborated with therapist, client, and family in treatment plans
- Participated in interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings.
Fitness Center Attendant
St. Bernards Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Organized and instructed fitness classes
- Assisted with the planning of a community cardio challenge involving several local businesses
- Assisted with the recruitment of starting new fitness center classes.
Education
Doctor of Education Ed.D. Emphasis - Global Sports Leadership
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2020
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05.2017
Master of Social Work -
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05.2009
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Banner, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, Ellucian Advance
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Meditech - Electronic medical records
Timeline
Director of Development & External Relations
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
03.2021 - Current
Associate Athletic Director of Development, Major Gift Officer
University of South Carolina
02.2019 - 02.2021
Director of Development
Arkansas State University
03.2016 - 02.2019
Behavioral Instructor/Social Worker
Methodist Children’s Home, Dacus Residential Treatment Center
03.2014 - 06.2016
Associate General Manager/Interim General Manager
Arkansas State University, Red Wolves Sports Properties Gameday Sports Marketing
08.2013 - 03.2016
Intake Assessor/Therapist
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
06.2011 - 03.2013
Graduate Intern Therapist
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
08.2010 - 06.2011
Graduate Intern Therapist
Pathways Outpatient Counseling
08.2009 - 05.2010
Mental Health Tech
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
05.2007 - 05.2011
Fitness Center Attendant
St. Bernards Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
Doctor of Education Ed.D. Emphasis - Global Sports Leadership
East Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Arkansas State University
Master of Social Work -
Union University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arkansas State University
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