Dynamic leader with a proven track record at St. John of the Cross Parish School, excelling in strategic partnership development and fundraising campaign management. Leveraged data analysis expertise and strong relationship-building skills to surpass goals. Known for collaborative teamwork and effective organizational abilities, consistently driving growth and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Institutional Advancement
St. John of the Cross Parish School
08.2019 - Current
Assisted in development, facilitation and management of fundraising efforts, alumni engagement and program objectives.
Identified and initiated contact with potential major gift donors.
Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Maintained detailed and accurate records between multiple databases and programs.
Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
Coordinated and participated in campus recruitment events, orientation programs and open houses.
Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.
Collaborated with faculty, staff and students with the oversight Catholic Schools week activities and all school liturgies every month.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Prepared and administered new student tours and applications for approximately 110 new students per year.
Accounting Assistant
Fox Financial Services
10.2014 - 08.2019
Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Administrator
PPTA
01.2011 - 09.2014
Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout, and style.
Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations working with over 150 paddle tennis pros across the country.
Sales Manager
Tom James, Inc.
06.1999 - 07.2010
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities with referrals. Made a minimum of 75 new client calls a day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-1996
Skills
Data Analysis Expertise
Strategic Partnership Development
Fundraising Campaign Management
Strategic Decision-Making
Effective Organizational Skills
Effective Time Management
Self motivation
Strong Relationship Building Skills
Public relations
Expense Management
Results-Oriented Goal Development
Student Enrollment Coordination
Engaging Presentation Skills
Collaborative Team Engagement
Admissions Management
Timeline
Director of Institutional Advancement
St. John of the Cross Parish School
08.2019 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Fox Financial Services
10.2014 - 08.2019
Administrator
PPTA
01.2011 - 09.2014
Sales Manager
Tom James, Inc.
06.1999 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Administration
Purdue University
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