Michael Stoecklin
Summary
Strategic and results-driven professional with a diverse background in operations, event management, and stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, education, and private club settings. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, executing complex events, and streamlining processes to enhance service delivery and organizational effectiveness. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and relationship-building with a wide range of constituents. Brings a unique analytical lens to problem-solving, fueled by a personal passion for sports and data analytics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Specialist
Mary Institute and Country Day School
St. Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Generated solicitation letters, emailed campaigns, and pledged reminders to support annual giving and reunion fundraising efforts.
- Assisted in creating Veracross database queries to support donor correspondence, campaign reporting, and fundraising materials.
- Developed donor-focused content and visualizations for presentations and committee meetings, enhancing volunteer engagement.
- Provided logistical and administrative support for alumni events, including reunion giving outreach.
- Planed and executed components of annual giving campaigns.
- Collaborated with the database manager to ensure data integrity and accurate constituent records across fundraising initiatives.
- Interacted professionally with alumni, parents, and staff.
- Provided daily support to the Director of Annual Giving and Director of Development on scheduling, project coordination, and donor stewardship tasks.
Events Manager
St. Louis Country Club
St. Louis, MO
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw planning and execution of club events and private functions.
- Fostered strong member relationships as the primary event contact.
- Collaborated with culinary staff and wine steward to develop curated menus.
- Maintained high levels of member satisfaction and loyalty.
Service & Operations Manager
St. Louis Country Club
St. Louis, MO
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Led a team of 45 servers and bartenders, managing daily operations and scheduling.
- Provided mentorship and ongoing staff training.
- Maintained exceptional service standards for member satisfaction.
- Managed service and bar teams for all events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Handled inventory management and supply quality control.
Assistant Executive Director
Campbell House Museum
St. Louis, MO
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Cultivated donor relationships to secure funding for museum initiatives.
- Oversaw administrative finances and membership accounts.
- Strengthened relationships with members, volunteers, and patrons.
- Curated, planned, and managed diverse museum events.
- Led volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling efforts.
- Promoted community engagement through storytelling and programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri
Skills
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Fundraising and Non-Profit Development
- Event Planning and Execution
Certification
GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI, Vanderbilt University - September 2024
Prompt Engineering, Vanderbilt University - September 2024
Bayesian Statistics Specialization, University of California - Santa Cruz, In Progress
Community Involvement
Chaminade College Preparatory School Alumni Board
St. Louis Zoo Young Professionals Advisory Board
Timeline
Development Specialist
Mary Institute and Country Day School
08.2024 - Current
Events Manager
St. Louis Country Club
08.2023 - 08.2024
Service & Operations Manager
St. Louis Country Club
03.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Executive Director
Campbell House Museum
06.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri