Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
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Keegan O'Neil

Data Analyst, Strategic Sifter Of Noise, Project Manager
Denver,CO

Summary

Detailed oriented and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building and relationship building in B2B, B2C, and in internal cross departmental work. Comfortable in startup environments and proficient independent decision maker. Excellent, interculturally adept communicator across all mediums.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

International School Of Denver
Denver, CO

Assistant Director of Community Giving
08.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Developed, tracked, and executed annual donors strategy and cycle with diverse array of stakeholders, including creation and execution of database reports, KPIs, and timelines. Made data-driven recommendations for proactive adjustments to strategies and goals.
  • Annually gathered and analyzed past data to create massive donor pyramid within Veracross system, establishing foundation of all annual fundraising strategic decisions.
  • Cleaned, created, and updated records, database reporting queries, and files to maintain document compliance and support efficient donor cultivation and recognition.
  • Sold high level donors, via long-term relationship building, on mission, vision, values, and operational effectiveness of school to the tune of $3 million raised for the school and year-over-year donor participation increases as high as 50%.
  • Architected and led Community Giving Champions parent organization, leading to measurable increases in giving rates, giving amounts, and philanthropic knowledge.
  • Led planning (budgeting, strategy, timeline) and execution of major fundraising events multiple times per year, including annual gala ($85k+ budget) as head of a parent and employee committee.
  • Designed and disseminated fundraising presentations and reference materials for extremely diverse school community.
  • Collaborated cross-departmentally on implementation of SIS/CRM system and attendant procedures, generation and dissemination of annual tax letters, and a wide array of important data-backed decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

International School Of Denver
Denver, CO

Advancement Associate
02.2017 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • In coordination with Senior Director of Community Giving, implemented progression of advancement department from a primarily paper to primarily software era, establishing firsts in many metrics, strategies, and internal processes along the way, such as executing on the inaugural Scholarship by Staff program and leveraging newly available CRM data.
  • Coordinated and grew targeted fundraising projects and events while maintaining donor partnerships and records as requested by management.


Transamerica
Cedar Rapids, IA

New Business Case Manager
11.2015 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Used industry and tax expertise to support Transamerica and third party sales reps on Transamerica annuity product features and lengthy paperwork requirements.
  • Cultivated strategic long-term relationships with company sales department and resellers, in line with company business development targets.
  • Reviewed and resolved quality and compliance issues.
  • Leveraged expertise to train team on B2B funds transfer process.

Transameria
Cedar Rapids, IA

Customer Service Representative
03.2013 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Elected to receive advanced training on special products and features in addition to master of 20+ internal company software systems.
  • Voluntarily wrote for company-wide blog

University Of Wisconsin Foundation
Madison, WI

Fundraiser
08.2009 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Raised over $70,000 for the UW via cold call fundraising

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Bachelor of Arts from African Languages And Literature
08.2008 - 05.2012

University Overview

Majors: International Studies and African Languages & Literature

Minors: Global Cultures and African Studies


  • Study Abroad: University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Language Flagship Scholar for the National Security Education Program
  • Internship at Oyo State Radio/TV Station, Ibadan, Nigeria: Shadowed and assisted in operations of large-scale media organization and appeared as a bilingual guest on Oyo State Radio, Oyo State Television, and national reach The Punch (newspaper), NTA programming (TV), and Radio Nigeria.


Skills

Data-driven decision maker

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Software

All Microsoft Office systems (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)

Google Suite systems

Veracross

Misc fundraising CRMs

Finalsite (back-end site editing)

Interests

Long-course triathlon, Mountaineering, Reading, Writing, Global Traveler

Timeline

Assistant Director of Community Giving
International School Of Denver
08.2019 - 06.2023
Advancement Associate
International School Of Denver
02.2017 - 08.2019
New Business Case Manager
Transamerica
11.2015 - 02.2017
Customer Service Representative
Transameria
03.2013 - 11.2015
Fundraiser
University Of Wisconsin Foundation
08.2009 - 12.2012
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts from African Languages And Literature
08.2008 - 05.2012

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience

 

Family Support Partner  -  Habitat for Humanity

Cedar Rapids, IA -  12/2013 – 4/2016 


Education Solutions Committee  -  United Way of East Central Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA  -  11/2013 – 5/2016


English Language and Citizenship Tutor  -  St. Paul's Church & St. Mark’s Church

Cedar Rapids, IA  -  9/2013 – 6/2016


Fundraising Committee  -  Girls Inc of Metro Denver

Denver, CO  -  10/2018  -  1/2023


Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience

Fundraising Committee

Girls Inc of Metro Denver

Denver, CO 

10/2018  - 1/2023


English Language and Citizenship Tutor

St. Paul's Church & St. Mark’s Church

Cedar Rapids, IA 

9/2013 – 6/2016


Education Solutions Committee

United Way of East Central Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA 

11/2013 – 5/2016


Family Support Partner

Habitat for Humanity

Cedar Rapids, IA 

12/2013 – 4/2016 



Keegan O'NeilData Analyst, Strategic Sifter Of Noise, Project Manager