Director of Development with 11 years of professional experience in higher education. Self-driven with a Master's degree in Kinesiology: Sport Management from California Baptist University (2013). Seeking an adjunct teaching opportunity at CBU.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
California Baptist University
01.2026 - Current
Director of Development for the College of Engineering and CAVAD at CBU.
Surpassed my fundraising goal of $100,000 in my first 5 months.
Associate Director of Development
Azusa Pacific University
08.2022 - Current
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to secure major gifts and grow APU and its programs.
Consistently manage a portfolio of 100-120 donors.
Surpassed my total fundraising goal ($250,000) by 14% in the 2023-2024 fiscal year by raising $284,597.
Surpassed my University Fund goal ($180,000) by 19% in the 2023-2024 fiscal year by raising $214,302.
Worked alongside our Planned Giving Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward a $200,000 and $400,000 estate gift.
Started two different $25,000 endowed scholarships.
OPS Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
California Baptist University
Riverside, United States
11.2020 - 07.2022
Developed, implemented and managed the admission recruitment program designed to attract the best pool of candidates in support of the school's enrollment goals.
Host and MC for the 'Master Degree Essentials' events. Introduced deans, informed prospective students about the programs offered, and answered questions.
Utilized Salesforce (ATS) to recruit and enroll students (200+), generate 1st semester tuition revenue ($1.5 Million+), and hit communication expectations and enrollment goals every semester.
Assistant Director of Ticketing and Sales
California Baptist University
Riverside, United States
12.2016 - 11.2020
Managed revenue generation, operations, reporting, and auditing for all athletic events, theater arts performances, commencements and concerts at CBU.
Increased athletics ticketing revenue by 21% in 2018-19 ($317,277) and 15% in 2019-20 ($365,754).
Increased basketball season ticket revenue by 78% in 2018-19 ($204,748) and 21% in 2019-20 ($246,773). And managed over 400 STH accounts each year.
Raised $44,000 for the Lancer Athletics Association and $5,000+ for the athletic department through group ticketing fundraisers.
Utilized Constant Contact, Facebook Ads Manager, and ReplyBuy to boost group ticket sales by 79% in one year.
Planned and coordinated ten 'Select-A-Seat' nights.
Sponsorship Sales and Services Coordinator
American Youth Soccer Organization
10.2014 - 12.2016
Created local and national level sponsorship deals and managed national partner accounts ($110,000+ in revenue). Managed 16 trade shows at our AYSO National Expo's.
Contributing Sports Writer
Orange County Register
10.2014 - 12.2016
Recorded statistics, posted social media content, interviewed coaches, and wrote post-game recaps for OC Varsity.
Sports Information/Marketing Specialist
Cypress College
07.2013 - 09.2014
Managed web design, public relations, sports information, marketing, social media, photography, and branding for eight athletic programs.
Win Forever Consulting (August, 2012) - Marketing Assistant - Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament at L.A. Live
Trinity Bat Company (January, 2013) - Marketing Assistant - Trinity Bat Company’s 2nd Annual Homerun Challenge
Concordia University, Irvine (September 2018 - September 2020) - CUI Connect Alumni Mentor. Mentored undergraduate students at Concordia University by assisting them with resume critiques, interview techniques, career advice, and industry specific questions.