TARA GUTIERREZ
Director Of Development
Adrian,MI
Summary
Accomplished Director of Development offering 7years' experience and looking for challenging, growth-oriented position. Adept at developing solid partnerships, cementing public support and building strong teams. Great influencing and communication strengths. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Loan Processor
Citibank
Detroit, MI
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
- Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Communicated with originator and applicant concerning progress of loan file.
- Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
Director of Development
ADRIAN COLLEGE
Adrian, MI
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed and met with portfolio of 200 constituents to solicit for special and major gifts, increased the connections for the College and leveraged their networks to increase gifts to Adrian College. -Results: Exceeded Development goals in first year employed at the college.
- Coordinated, cultivated, and assisted the President with a $1.5 Million dollar ask which completed the College’s 7-year long campaign.
- Researched and identified new prospects.
- Provided knowledge of, and support for, planned giving opportunities including wills, trusts, and charitable gift annuities.
- Served as an active member of the development team, participating in the development and implementation of the team’s short- and long-term goals.
- Provided strategic information to assist in developing goals, plans and procedures.
- Effectively partnered with colleagues from other department
- Sought and applied for grant opportunities. Results- Brought in several new local grants in first year- $30,000.
- Worked in conjunction with the President and Vice President of Development to build a strong donor pipeline and supported annual community campaigns.
- Ensured proper documentation in donor software system used to track and report relationship management and solicitation..
- Helped coordinate and plan the President’s Dinner- Adrian College’s largest annual stewardship event with over 300 attendees.
- Monitored all aspects of budget for Development department.
Director of Community Education and Development
HOSPICE OF LENAWEE
Adrian, MI
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Supervised development and outreach staff.
- Leadership staff chair.
- Coordinated and planned external fundraisers and provided support to third party fundraisers as needed.
- Worked in conjunction with the Executive Director team to build a strong donor pipeline and supported all annual community campaigns.
- Sought and applied for grant opportunities.
- Coordinated Direct Mail Fundraising initiatives.
- Ensured proper documentation in donor software system used to track and report relationship management and solicitation.
- Managed a portfolio of up to 300 prospects through visits, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Researched and identified new prospects.
- Provided knowledge of, and support for, planned giving opportunities include wills, trusts, and charitable gift annuities.
- Implemented and coordinated the “Grateful Families” program.
Department Supervisor
Victims’ Rights | LENAWEE COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Adrian, MI
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Assigned and supervised victims’ rights Department within organization.
- Coordinated staff, resources, referrals and consultation through court legal process.
- Helped eligible victims apply for assistance, kept victims informed of the status of their cases, and kept the victims updated whether the person accused of a crime in their case was released or arrested.
- Oversaw office grants and department budget.
- Worked with Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and judges to ensure the rights of a victim in a criminal case.
Senior Contracts Administrator
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2003 - 04.2013
- Regional West Coast manager for custom product medical devise business, new item medical devise applications and hospital contracts.
- Drafted Bundle and Loan contracts, Purchase Orders, evaluations and execution.
- Created work orders for samples requests, product performance replacement requests and followed thru with Shipping Department.
- Thorough knowledge of all Cardiovascular medical equipment and disposables.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
Data Analytics Training
Khan Academy
Skills
- Results oriented
- Professional Development
- Data Analytics
- Grant writing
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Relationship management
- Business Goal Oriented
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Variance Analysis
Additional Information
- Pride Philanthropy Development Conferences: Before, During and After Life Generational Giving Training Planned Gift Conferences Signature and Major Gifts: Donor, Solicitation, Retention and Stewardship Training
Timeline
Mortgage Loan Processor
Citibank
03.2021 - Current
Director of Development
ADRIAN COLLEGE
09.2018 - 04.2020
Director of Community Education and Development
HOSPICE OF LENAWEE
09.2016 - 09.2018
Department Supervisor
Victims’ Rights | LENAWEE COUNTY PROSECUTOR
04.2013 - 09.2016
Senior Contracts Administrator
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
08.2003 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
Data Analytics Training
Khan Academy
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