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Victoria Gray

*************
Philadelphia,PA

Summary


Fundraising professional with proven track record of organizing and managing successful fundraising initiatives. Known for strong focus on team and community collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in donor relations and event planning, with reputation for adaptability and reliability. Eager to apply wide skillset to an exciting new role.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Committee Member/Philadelphia City Ambassador

US Women's Squash
09.2023 - Current
  • Attends monthly meetings with US Women's Squash committee who is dedicated to growing the Women's game across the United States.
  • Encourages women around the Philadelphia area to remain active players, of all ages and skill levels, via tournament, club, league and event promotion.
  • Solicits private and corporate sponsors/in kind donors for local tournaments and events.
  • Assists in event planning for women's tournament weekends.

Fundraising Chair

Moonstone Preschool
01.2016 - Current
  • Organizes and budgets for annual Live Auction and dinner to raise funds directly benefitting Moonstone Preschool and their scholarship fund.
  • Coordinates the solicitation of donations and sponsorships for Moonstone's annual event.
  • Works to engage the school and local community in our fundraising efforts year round, via email, meetings and flyer distribution.
  • Works with administrators to streamline communications via the school's social media platforms.
  • Executes data entry and management via Google Workspace suite and Online fundraising platforms
  • Consistently meets fundraising goals on an annual basis, accumulating at around $40,000 per year.

Technical Designer

Destination Maternity
07.2011 - 10.2015
  • Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.
  • Prepared specifications for prototypes and communicated regularly with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Arranged and lead fittings, documented comments for changes and sent final corrections to vendors.
  • Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs and grading for company wide use.
  • Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
  • Managed interns enrolled in corporate intern program.

Buying Intern/Temp Worker

QVC
05.2010 - 05.2010

• Provided direct support for Senior, Associate and Assistant buyers
• Sample library management
• Purchase Orders and reporting via IBM Product Lifecycle Suite
• Retail pricing and competitive market analysis

Fabric Specialist Intern

URBN
01.2010 - 05.2010

• Management of apparel fabric library
• Data entry via WebPDM
• Creation of seasonal style boards

Research Assistant

Francis Cauffman
12.2007 - 12.2008

• Recruited to provide sole administrative support for a large architectural project at University of Rochester Medical Centre.
• Compiled research papers on various corporate interior applications for current and future projects.

Technical Advisor

Sage
01.2005 - 11.2007

• Provided technical support to a large customer database consisting of small to medium business owners
• Assisted clients with the day to day running of their company payroll via the Sage Software Suite

Education

Master of Science - Fashion Apparel Studies

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - History

University Of Nottingham
United Kingdom
09.2000 - 05.2003

Skills

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite Proficient

Google Workspace Proficient

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Multitasking abilities

Organization and Time management

Verbal and written communication

Flexible & Adaptable

Project Management

Event coordination

Fundraising

Outreach strategies

Timeline

Committee Member/Philadelphia City Ambassador

US Women's Squash
09.2023 - Current

Fundraising Chair

Moonstone Preschool
01.2016 - Current

Technical Designer

Destination Maternity
07.2011 - 10.2015

Buying Intern/Temp Worker

QVC
05.2010 - 05.2010

Fabric Specialist Intern

URBN
01.2010 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Fashion Apparel Studies

Philadelphia University
09.2009 - 05.2011

Research Assistant

Francis Cauffman
12.2007 - 12.2008

Technical Advisor

Sage
01.2005 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Arts - History

University Of Nottingham
09.2000 - 05.2003
Victoria Gray*************