Tamara Ratcliffe Giacci
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Results-driven development professional with proven experience in designing and implementing impactful programs. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving measurable outcomes. Highly reliable, with commitment to fostering productive partnerships and driving successful initiatives.
Born in London. Seasoned in New York. Driven by Results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Development Specialist
Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan
06.2024 - Current
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Forged partnerships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations that provide additional resources or support necessary to expand our reach further than ever before.
- Strengthened relationships with donors through prompt communication and personalized stewardship activities.
- Obtained, organized, and developed training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.
- Enhanced fundraising efforts by developing and implementing strategic donor cultivation plans
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives
- Contributed to long-term sustainability by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising strategies and trends
- Used Salesforce to increase company retention and productivity rates by 75%.
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated workshops designed to enhance the skills and capacity of participants, empowering them to become leaders within their communities.
- Organized volunteer recruitment drives that attracted enthusiastic individuals committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
- Used storytelling techniques to engage audiences and deepen their understanding of the organization’s mission and objectives.
- Employed data-driven decision-making to optimize resource allocation across various programs.
- Increased the membership of girls and volunteers by 80%.
Stage Manager
The Purple Rose Theatre
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Purple Rose Theatre Company, overseeing activities from rehearsals to performances.
- Train young professionals involved in the PRT apprenticeship program.
- Organize all rehearsal schedules for pre-production, including technical rehearsals, lighting, and stage management.
- Act as a liaison between various theatre departments, working closely with the Production Manager and Artistic Director on all aspects of production, including marketing, funding, and contracts.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of set pieces, lighting, and sound equipment following the guidelines set by the Actors Equity Association (AEA).
- Handle script adjustments related to actors' cues, and requirements for props, lighting, and sound.
- Work with all members of the production team to maintain a 'risk-free' environment in compliance with AEA requirements.
- Manage both backstage and onstage spaces during all performances during a 20-week run.
Operations and Events Manager
Exodus Escape Room
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Entrusted with the management, operations, event coordination and marketing for one of the largest escape room companies in the U.S
- Organized events for influential companies such as Google, Chase Bank, Disney, Sony Records and Yelp
- Oversaw marketing and creative responsibilities across multiple locations (e.g
- Room design, advertising and community outreach)
- Built sales strategies that saw immediate returns and revenue in the first six months of operation
- Managed staff onboarding, performance, scheduling and payroll for NYC location
- Directed the hiring, training and performance evaluations of all staff
- Managed social media budgets across multiple platforms driving revenue growth by %15 in first 3 months
- One of the largest escape room companies in the U.S
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to attendees, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Streamlined event operations for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness through comprehensive logistical management.
Stage Manager at The Manderley
Sleep No More, The McKittrick Hotel
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Worked in tandem with the General Manager regarding Manderley production duties
- Worked closely with the founder Felix Barrett on latest performance concepts and new location scouting such as different countries in which Sleep No More and other Punchdrunk productions will thrive as well as evolve
- Responsible for daily social media posts for the entire McKittrick Hotel, increasing viewership and ticket sales by 65%
- Music events, celebrity appearances, and exclusive parties. Provided analytics for large events e.g. Private functions for A-list celebrities and annual after-parties
- (ROI, customer response, turnout, social media trends)
- Developed marketing strategies and promotional materials in conjunction with the creative team
Education
BS - Chemistry
University of London
London, UK05.2009
Associate of Arts - Acting
London Academy of Music And Drama
London, UK06.2010
Associates Degree - Specialized Studies
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY01.2014
Skills
- Mac/PC proficient
- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Salesforce proficient
- Data Entry
- Type 60 wpm
- Internet & Social Media Savvy
- Marketing and Sales
- Fundraising strategies and expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Data organization
- Curriculum Development
- Communication Strategies
www.linkedin.com/in/tamararatcliffe
Linkedin Profile
Timeline
Fund Development Specialist
Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan
06.2024 - Current
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan
10.2022 - 06.2024
Stage Manager
The Purple Rose Theatre
01.2019 - 09.2022
Operations and Events Manager
Exodus Escape Room
01.2017 - 12.2018
Stage Manager at The Manderley
Sleep No More, The McKittrick Hotel
01.2014 - 12.2017
BS - Chemistry
University of London
Associates Degree - Specialized Studies
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associate of Arts - Acting
London Academy of Music And Drama
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