Michele Corr
2211 Garden Lane Frederick,MD
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Friends of Catholic Education, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
- Works closely with organizational leadership and Board of Trustees to lead the operations of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Led the organization through a significant transition period, maintaining stability and focus on the organization's mission and strategic goals.
- Forges strong relationships with Board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Prepares minutes, agenda and pertinent documents and leads monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees.
- Collaborates with the business manager to prepare the annual budget and monitor our investment portfolio.
- Oversees the business manager's documentation of donations in the DonorQuest software system and information used at the monthly Finance Committee meeting including budget, transfers and investment performance.
- Monitors compliance with laws and regulations to protect the organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Negotiates contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Exercises appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Maintains a strong relationships with the administration, faculty and staff at the five schools supported by the organization as well as the Department of Catholic Schools at the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
- Cultivates relationships to secure funding and support for the organization through sponsorships, the Annual Giving Appeal, estate plans, retirement account distributions and the creation of named scholarships.
- Creates promotional materials and provides insightful information to social media, website and print media to inform and educate the public and promote the Catholic school community in Frederick County, Maryland.
- Represents the organization in the community by giving presentations and participating in events at the schools it serves.
- Attends Gala events and graduations and provides pictures for each event for the schools to use for promotional materials and social media.
- Plans the annual Fr. John McElroy Award Dinner and Teacher Appreciation Dinner attended by 150-200 people each year including the creation of the invitations and all event publications and solicits sponsorships to underwrite the entire cost of the events.
- Works with the administration at the schools and the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment company to facilitate the yearly scholarship process.
Director of Development
Saint John's Catholic Prep
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Secured major gifts fromindividuals and foundations through cultivation efforts and tailored proposals.
- Strengthened relationships with existing donors through timely acknowledgment letters, reports on funded projects and invitations to participate in exclusive events.
- Expanded the organization's network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
- Created social media posts using timely, effective storytelling to showcase the school, resulting in increased donor engagement.
- Developed, implemented and managed a strategic communications plan for the school.
- Prepared all press releases, led all efforts for advertising and produced 10 monthly issues of the Viking Voice online newsletter.
- Directed all elements of the Annual Fund including restricted and unrestricted gifts, provided thank you letters to the donors and provided monthly progress reports.
- Served as the staff chairperson for the annual Soiree fundraising event, responsible for invitations, contracts, sponsorships, attendance and financial records and working with the parent volunteers.
- Participated and photographed all major school events including the arts, athletics and the classroom.
Enrollment and Social Media Specialist
Saint John's Catholic Prep
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained the school's social media presence by posting, answering posts and monitoring response, ensuring timely responses to comments, messages, and reviews
- Produced visually appealing graphics using the design tools Canva and Picasa to enhance the social media posts.
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Analyzed user engagement data to refine social media strategies.
- Generated significant growth in follower engagement, utilizing targeted content creation and interactive posts.
- Communicated effectively via telephone, email and in person with prospective students and their parents during the enrollment process.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline the enrollment process and make it more efficient.
- Increased enrollment numbers by developing and implementing targeted outreach campaigns and performing multiple visits to the middle schools to meet with perspective students.
- Provided ongoing support to enrolled students and their parents, fostering strong relationships and high satisfaction levels.
Photography and Publications Teacher
Saint John's Catholic Prep
01.2007 - 05.2017
- Taught Digital Photography and Publications, which produces the yearbook, to sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, hands-on activities and student presentations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance for report cards.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
Spring Hill College
Mobile. Alabama05.1987
Affiliations
- Centreville Business Association - President 1990-1991
- United Way of Queen Anne's County 1990-1994
- Easton Business Association - Treasurer 1991-1993
- St. John Regional Catholic School Home and School Association - Vice President 2005-2007
- Friends of Catholic Education Board of Trustees 2008-2016
- Mount St. Mary's University Center for Catholic Schools Excellence Board of Directors 2016 - Present
Accomplishments
-Saint John's Catholic Prep President's Medal for Faith and Leadership 2021
-St. Thomas More Academy School Spirit Award 2020
-Key 103.1 Teaching Award of the Year 2012
-United Way of Queen Anne's County Chester River Award for Service 1992
Timeline
Executive Director
Friends of Catholic Education, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
Director of Development
Saint John's Catholic Prep
08.2016 - 12.2016
Enrollment and Social Media Specialist
Saint John's Catholic Prep
08.2015 - 08.2016
Photography and Publications Teacher
Saint John's Catholic Prep
01.2007 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Psychology
Spring Hill College
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