Maria Monterroso
New York
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Fellow
Broadway Cares
08.2025 - Current
- Maintain and update donor records in Raiser’s Edge and NXT.
- Conduct detailed research on donors and prospects to build relationships.
- Support donor communications through renewals, follow-ups, and targeted outreach.
- Provide on-site event support, engaging directly with donors and supporters.
- Utilize Google Sheets for organizing, analyzing, and reporting donor information.
Development Events Assistant
The New York Pops
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted the development team in planning and running the annual birthday gala, which raised over $1.1 million in support of The New York Pops’ programs.
- Maintained and monitored Gala Sales Report, ticket sales, donor contributions, and guest attendance.
- Managed and launched the organization’s online auction platform on RallyUp, including uploading auction items and drafting item descriptions.
- Entered guest data and contributions using Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of event donors.
Theater Office Assistant
Hunter College
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided administrative and clerical support, including preparation and printing scripts and managing departmental documentation.
- Managed department email and phone communications, serving as a liaison between the office and students, prospective faculty.
- Assisted in the planning and coordination of events for students and faculty.
- Maintained and organized filing systems and monitored inventory to support day-to-day office operations.
- Coordinated the purchase of office and event supplies as needed, tracking usage and anticipating departmental needs.
Events Associate
A. Merisier Events
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated closely with the Head Wedding Planner to execute seamless wedding day operations, including managing décor inventory, overseeing venue setup, and ensuring design arrangement with client vision.
- Served as the primary point of contact and day-of support for brides, providing attentive, personalized service and address last-minute needs.
- Adapted quickly to fill gaps in service, stepping into roles such as guest assistance, food service and venue cleanup to maintain a polished and professional atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Digital and Business, Public Service
Baruch College
Skills
- Donor relations
- Event planning
- Data entry
- Fundraising strategies
- CRM management
- Attention to detail
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Development Fellow
Broadway Cares
08.2025 - Current
Development Events Assistant
The New York Pops
02.2025 - 05.2025
Theater Office Assistant
Hunter College
01.2023 - 05.2023
Events Associate
A. Merisier Events
08.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Digital and Business, Public Service
Baruch College