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Teresa Abney

Teresa Abney

El Dorado Hills,CA

Summary

Seasoned professional with 20+ years in strategic planning and operational management, focused on enhancing community relationships and revenue streams. Expertise in fundraising and grant writing, achieving over $800,000 in institutional funding. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills, effectively influencing stakeholders and driving organizational success. Committed to high standards and delivering impactful results through collaborative teamwork.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Market Day Program

Front Porch
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2016 - 08.2025
  • Managed Market Day operations by overseeing vendors, financial tracking, and supply logistics.
  • Collaborated with program staff and external partners to achieve community-centered goals.
  • Created detailed project plans specifying timelines, goals, budgets, and staffing needs.
  • Implemented systems to track progress on key initiatives and projects effectively.
  • Conducted grant research while coordinating outreach efforts with volunteers.
  • Identified strategic growth opportunities through new locations and partnerships.
  • Facilitated staff training sessions focused on enhancing customer service practices.
  • Monitored market conditions to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.

Director of Community Relations and Events

Mercy High School
San Francisco, CA
08.2007 - 04.2016
  • Directed community relations and events, raising over $150,000 in funds.
  • Managed an $800,000 endowment campaign, focusing on donor cultivation and stewardship.
  • Oversaw parent engagement, volunteer coordination, and event planning initiatives.
  • Collaborated with development team to enhance philanthropic outreach strategies.
  • Supervised team members to meet departmental objectives effectively.
  • Handled communications, social media management, and donor acknowledgment processes.
  • Organized marketing efforts for Fine Arts Department programs and ticket production.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align community goals with school objectives.

Event/Administrative Coordinator

Applied Biosystems
Foster City, CA
11.2006 - 06.2007
  • Coordinated and handled logistics of all meetings, seminars and conferences held in the Applied Biosystems Scientific Community (ABSC).
  • Created and distributed invites to the ABSC for all meetings, seminars and conferences.
  • Room reservations, telecom needs and LiveMeeting (webcast) reservations for all meetings, seminars and conferences.
  • Archived presentations and reference documents in database.
  • Worked as a team on specific event projects.
  • Managed calendars and travel arrangements for ABSC Coordinator.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Public Relations

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

General Education -

College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

High School Diploma -

Mercy High School, Burlingame, CA

Skills

  • Project management and coordination
  • Financial tracking
  • Grant research and writing
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Community engagement
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Customer service
  • Event planning and management
  • Team leadership and building
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Data analysis
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Innovation facilitation
  • International business insights
  • Story pitching and presentation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Resource allocation strategies
  • Sales management and strategy
  • Decision-making skills
  • Relationship building and active listening
  • Logistics management expertise
  • Market analysis techniques
  • Program management oversight
  • Contract and vendor management skills
  • People management strategies
  • Talent acquisition processes
  • CRM and donor database management proficiency (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge)
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Institutional giving strategy development and implementation
  • Fundraising metrics analysis

Volunteer Experience

PTA President, Silva Valley Elementary School, El Dorado Hills, CA, 07/01/23, 06/30/25, Lead and guide PTA Board in monthly meetings and fundraising events, Work closely with PTA Board on the budget for the year, Coordinate room parents for all classes and make all are on the same page for each of the fundraising events., Disrupted the how it's always been done mentality, with thinking outside the box to do/make things better and more cost-effective., Work closely with principal and board to set calendar and goals for the year., Raise funds (over $175,000) for the students of Silva Valley Elementary School, Spearheaded school assemblies, including all promotions and coordination, Write announcements/communications to PTA members and the school community, and draft outreach letters to potential donors., Write monthly PTA newsletter and other communications

Timeline

Director of Market Day Program - Front Porch
05.2016 - 08.2025
Director of Community Relations and Events - Mercy High School
08.2007 - 04.2016
Event/Administrative Coordinator - Applied Biosystems
11.2006 - 06.2007
San Jose State University - Bachelors of Science, Public Relations
College of San Mateo - General Education,
Mercy High School - High School Diploma,

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