KRISTEN TAYLOR
Houston,TX
Summary
Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Giving Administrative Assistant
HOUSTON SPCA
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management in RasiersEdge and other integrated systems.
- Increased donor engagement by developing and implementing targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Boosted fundraising revenue through effective grant writing and persuasive appeals to donors.
- Streamlined event planning processes for successful charity galas, auctions, and the Houston Marathon.
- Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Attended fundraising events and conferences to stay informed on industry developments and network with peers.
- Enhanced donor retention rates with consistent communication strategies and personalized outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create compelling promotional materials for fundraising initiatives.
- Managed donor database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely acknowledgements of contributions.
- Implemented creative stewardship programs to recognize major donors, enhancing their overall experience with the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of fundraising events, providing recommendations for improvement and future success.
- prospect identification strategies leading.
- Oversaw donor development, planned giving, grant procurement, capital campaigns, corporate sponsorship and special events.
- Enhanced donor engagement by implementing a comprehensive planned giving program and collaborated with development team to integrate planned giving strategies into overall fundraising efforts.
- Enhanced donor relationships by maintaining regular communication and providing informative updates on the organization's progress with corporate partners.
- Planned and ran corporate volunteer days.
Garnishments Specialist
LANDRY’S
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed and implemented systems for calculating garnishments. Data entry.
- Assisted in corporate event planning and execution
- Worked with government offices and law offices to resolve garnishment issues.
Lifestyle Sales Consultant
MASSAGE HEIGHTS
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Designed and implemented Excel, money-tracking system
- Implemented up-selling strategies for appropriate service recommendations and products
- Exceeded 25% targeted monthly sales quota
- Maintained store-front visual appeal to engage customers and promote continuous sales
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving membership and service issues.
File Clerk & Intern
HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained efficient physical and computer-based, digitized filing systems
- Adhered to company policies and government regulations regarding data oversight and confidentiality to promote overall information security
- Task-management skills utilized to prioritize retrieval requests
- Located missing file materials to help teams meet project deadlines and avoid lost man-hours
- Participated in governmental audit for Gabon, Africa
- Upheld confidentiality of information to avoid potential data breaches and client lawsuits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science and Communications
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2021
Associates of Liberal Arts -
LONESTAR COLLEGE
Cypress, TX12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Data Analysis
- Organization & Prioritization Skills and Records Management
- Strategic Planning & Time Management
- Coordinating events
- Fundraising Events
- Donor Recognition
- Corporate Sponsorships
Timeline
Leadership Giving Administrative Assistant
HOUSTON SPCA
09.2022 - Current
Garnishments Specialist
LANDRY’S
01.2022 - 09.2022
Lifestyle Sales Consultant
MASSAGE HEIGHTS
09.2017 - 09.2019
File Clerk & Intern
HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES
02.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science and Communications
Texas A&M University
Associates of Liberal Arts -
LONESTAR COLLEGE
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