Michael Pacer
Angola
Summary
As a 23-year-old alumnus serving as Director of Alumni Engagement & Donor Stewardship, I have demonstrated strong leadership and initiative early in my career. In my first year, I successfully executed four major events while building meaningful relationships with alumni and members of the Alumni Board. I take pride in my personable approach and strategic engagement efforts that strengthen connections and support institutional goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Alumni Engagement & Donor Stewardship
Trine University
06.2025 - Current
- Increased Student Scholarship Sponsor dollars by 136.36% from 2025 to 2026, for the Florida Golf Outing from $16,500 to $39,000.
- Worked alongside Advancement department to raise $94,715 Student Scholarship Dollars for the Alumni & Friends Golf Outing.
- Successfully Balanced engaging with Alumni during homecoming weekend, while running a Touchstone dinner to steward donors of the University.
- Collaborated with departments on campus and with colleagues to lead Gala Scholarship, increasing attendance by almost 100 people.
- Build strong relationship with working alongside the Alumni Board, help get sharepoint up and running for more efficient communication and file storage.
- Created communication through collaboration with Marketing on Endowment Reports for Donors who have endowments, as well as Alumni and Donors who give annually.
- Meeting individually with Alumni and the Alumni Board to help reconnect alumni to campus with engagement, as well as to align their passion with a purpose.
Marketing Intern
Angola Chamber of Commerce
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in developing marketing materials for local businesses to enhance outreach efforts.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform promotional strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to execute social media campaigns, increasing engagement rates.
- Supported event planning and coordination for community outreach initiatives.
- Built relationships with members of the Local Angola Community as well as the Fort Wayne Community.
Chief Marketing Intern
Steuben County Economic Development Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in developing marketing materials for community initiatives and events.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and support strategic planning efforts.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms, enhancing online presence.
- Collaborated with team members on promotional campaigns to boost community engagement.
- Help create the launch of new re-brand of website, sat in and experienced the entire process.
- Called and communicated with companies to maintain relationship and most up to date records.
Education
Master of Science - Marketing And Sales
Trine University
Angola, IN05-2025
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Strategies and goals
- Budget management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- ACBSP 2025 Outstanding Student Leadership Award.
- Trine University Student Government President.
- Trine University Student Government Vice President.
- Trine University Student Government Sophomore Senator.
- Trine University Ehinger Fellow.
- Trine University Soar and Fall Orientation Leader.
- Mr. Maumee 2X (2020,2021).
Timeline
Director of Alumni Engagement & Donor Stewardship
Trine University
06.2025 - Current
Marketing Intern
Angola Chamber of Commerce
05.2024 - 08.2024
Chief Marketing Intern
Steuben County Economic Development Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Marketing And Sales
Trine University