KAREN THOMTON
Fresno,CA
Summary
Passionate and professional Representative leads outreach efforts, strategic direction and day-to-day function management. Proven talent at building relationships and influencing others to gain support and commitment. Excellent presentation and communication skills and comfort working in fast-paced environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for account management to develop, grow, and maintain lasting relationships with new and existing corporate clients
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of 40-plus accounts throughout California, Nevada, Idaho, the Pacific Northwest, and Texas
- Schedule, plan, and execute an average of ten (10) student outreach events (e.g., lunch and learns, table sits, education fairs, webinars, and information sessions) per month with employer partners
- Exceeded event and recruitment goals for 2022 and 2023, finishing 130% of the goal each year
- Research, identify new business partners within the territory, and upgrade current partners
- Responsible for updating correspondence, account, and point of contact information within Salesforce.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE II SPECIAL EDUCATION
Poway Unified School District
San Diego, CA
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Support students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts
- Implement behavior redirection methods to address individual problematic issues
- Assisted teachers with accommodations promoting education and physical and social development
- Supported students with emotional or behavioral problems using evidence-based practice.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Ventura College Foundation
Ventura, CA
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Grew and managed alumni and donor database using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Secured over $250,000 in new funding for scholarships, lending library and academic programs
- Maintained all donor information, including donor donations, correspondence, and reports
- Identified, developed, and maintained all grant funding programs and services
- Responsible for research grant opportunities, proposal preparation, budgeting, and reporting
- Developed and implemented alumni and donor events for giving opportunities and thank you receptions
- Successfully managed annual giving programs for alumni, students/parents, faculty, and staff
- Created and initiated Top Industry Leader Lunches, resulting in key community partnerships.
CONSULTANT
Marketing/Special Event/Fundraising Consultant
Hawaii, California
08.1999 - 02.2009
- Secured a $50,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for a youth development program serving Micronesia, American Samoa, Palau, and the Marshall Islands
- Initiated a golf tournament that raised over $30,000 for local youth organizations
- Coordinated marketing and direct mailers for a top-rated real estate team
- Recruited new business participation and coordinated the Foy Toy Drive, distributing over 25,000 toys per year for three years and serving over 20 charities.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Sacred Hearts Academy
Honolulu, HI
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Directed annual alumni and parent campaigns, capital and endowment giving, grant writing, special events, and student scholarship funding efforts for a JK-12 all-girls school
- Maintained Academy donor database using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
- Secured a $10,000 matching gift to initiate and establish an alumni giving campaign
- Raised over $150,000 for library renovation, playground equipment, and parking lot expansion
- Secured operational funding and recruited speakers for the Economic Summit for Girls
- Raised $100,000 through the Annual Gala special event.
DIVISION DIRECTOR
American Heart Association
Fresno/Visalia, CA
03.1995 - 06.1997
- Managed geographic division, supervising one support staff
- Responsible for implementing programs focused on school-site education, worksite wellness, healthcare sites, public/professional education, and the newly formed speaker's bureau
- Recruited top community leaders to serve on the board of directors and local steering committees
- Recruited 20 schools to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart education fundraiser
- Established fundraising events in two separate areas, resulting in $100,000
- Increased special event revenue from $2,000 in 1994 to over $26,000 in 1995, a 1200% increase
- Established a first-year event in a community of 30,000 people, raising over $15,000.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS/EDUCATION DIRECTOR
YWCA Marjaree Mason Center
Fresno, CA
01.1993 - 03.1995
- Responsible for agency public relations/marketing, including printed materials, media, and interviews for a domestic violence shelter and transitional living facility
- Created and managed monthly newsletter, master calendar, and annual report
- Implemented eight life skills classes and two recreation programs for transitional housing residents
- Developed and marketed community education regarding domestic violence through 105 presentations to businesses, schools, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and service organizations
- Managed and recruited a volunteer program, including the involvement of over 150 volunteers
- Coordinated and implemented 90th Birthday Celebration, 10th Annual Business Professional Women of the Year Luncheon and YMCA Monthly Luncheon Series.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kutztown University
Women's Political Campaign School
Yale University
Foundation Grant Writing Seminar
Ventura County Community Foundation
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Training
Skills
- Business Development
- Territory Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Lead prospecting
- Account Servicing
- Retention Strategies
- Proposal Development
- Fundraising expertise
- Grant Writing
- Event oversight
Volunteerserviceandactivities
- Treasurer and Fundraising, Rancho Bernardo High Boys Basketball and Girls Water Polo
- Fundraising Chair, Camarillo Youth Basketball Association, Camarillo, CA
- Co-Director, Kilauea Ohana Playschool, Honolulu, HI
- Special Olympics Floor Hockey Coach, Philadelphia, PA
Honorsandassociations
- Metropolitan Honolulu Breakfast Rotary Club, Honolulu, HI
- Honorable Mention, Newcomer of the Year Award, American Heart Association
- Metropolitan Rotary Club, Fresno, CA
- Salute to Women Recipient, Ben Franklin High School, Philadelphia, PA
Timeline
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
University of Arizona Global Campus
12.2021 - Current
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE II SPECIAL EDUCATION
Poway Unified School District
11.2016 - 11.2021
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Ventura College Foundation
06.2009 - 01.2011
CONSULTANT
Marketing/Special Event/Fundraising Consultant
08.1999 - 02.2009
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Sacred Hearts Academy
08.1997 - 06.1999
DIVISION DIRECTOR
American Heart Association
03.1995 - 06.1997
COMMUNITY RELATIONS/EDUCATION DIRECTOR
YWCA Marjaree Mason Center
01.1993 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kutztown University
Women's Political Campaign School
Yale University
Foundation Grant Writing Seminar
Ventura County Community Foundation
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Training
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