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DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Professional Summary

Proactive and meticulous development professional who loves getting to know new people and building relationships with them. Problem solver who excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Coordinating a high-volume of diverse assignments is a responsibility that I enjoy tackling! Customer-oriented team player who is results-driven, goal-oriented and looking to use my knowledge and talents to ensure success. Goal-oriented [Job Title] dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Forward-thinking Manager with [Number] years of project management experience in manufacturing environments. Collaborative with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Diligent [Job Title] successful at establishing client relationships and directing cross-functional teams in [Industry] industry. Commended for reducing operation expenses [Number]% and supervising [Number] employees, including sourcing, interviewing and staffing. Strong ability to adapt to new environments and situations. Effective leader and problem-solver which excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Offering hardworking mentality and history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Highly committed to ensuring quality of services and products. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated [Product or Service] expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning. Determined and responsible [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of success boosting efficiency and streamlining procedures for [Type] groups. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Effectively balance targets with resources and optimize long-term success. Proactive and meticulous [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Type] industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation. Results-driven, goal-oriented and looking to leverage effective background into [Job Title] role. Direct [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience in [Industry] industry. Hardworking and innovative individual with talents in leading company initiatives, establishing vendor partnerships and conducting employee relations. Available [Number] hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Adept individual with more than [Number] years working as Manager for $[Number][Timeframe], revenue-generating business. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals. [Job Title] with over [Number] years of successful experience in [Skill] and [Skill]. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in [Industry] industry. Strengths in [Skill] and [Skill] backed by training in [Area of study]. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

Skills
  • MS Office Suite
  • Data collection & analysis
  • Staff training/development
  • Confidentiality
  • Budget development
  • Written & oral communication
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Volunteer training/development
  • Dependable, motivated, self-starter
  • Change management
  • Research
  • Database management
  • Editing, writing, proofreading
  • Academic, Marketing/communications
  • Streamline, Materials
  • Branding, Meetings
  • Brochures, MS Office Suite
  • Budget development, Office
  • Budgets, Networking
  • Budget, Newsletters
  • Business development, Next
  • Change management, Positioning
  • Oral communication, Presentations
  • Conferences, Processes
  • Critical thinking, Project management
  • Client, Proofreading
  • Clients, Research
  • Data collection, Sales
  • Database, Sales plans
  • Database management, Self-starter
  • Dependable, Strategy
  • Editing, Strategic Planning
  • Staff training, Surgery
  • Fundraising, Phone
  • Human Resource, Trend
  • Interior design, Website
  • Team building, Written
  • Marketing strategies, Articles
  • Marketing, Annual reports
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Negotiation
  • Volunteer Management
  • Process improvement
  • Project organization
  • Supervision
  • Communications
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship development
Work History
Director of Advancement, 09/2016 to 02/2020
St. Francis of Assisi School – Burien, WA
  • Worked with Principal to define Annual Spirit Auction scope and processes, creating the framework to drive successful execution of future auctions.
  • Worked with Principal to rebrand the Annual School Campaign in order to increase donations and commitment to the school.
  • Senior Member of Strategic Planning Committee (2017) to develop new goals and strategies for achieving those goals over a five-year period.
  • Project Manager for annual Open House and Catholic Schools Week events.
  • Designed and wrote brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and other marketing/communications pieces.
  • Managed many individual projects simultaneously to meet project milestones.
  • Created a detailed donor database to improve donor relations and streamline outreach initiatives across all segments.
  • Analyzed donation data to identify areas of future growth and engagement of the community.
  • Partnered with the School Commission and Parents' Association to support the Advancement Office through communication with our school/parish community.
  • Collaborated with alumni, students, teachers, school sponsors, etc., to produce articles communicating alumni activity, initiatives the school was spearheading, academic successes, etc., to show our donors how their generosity is supporting the mission of the school.
  • Identified and pursued valuable sponsorship opportunities in the school community, the parish and the geographical community to generate new revenue and improve bottom line profit of the Annual Spirit Auction.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages and support fundraising objectives.
  • Prepared quotes for new fundraising initiatives and composed budgets.
  • Evaluated vendors to assess quality, timeliness and compliance with delivery schedules, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Communicated best practices among staff, faculty, volunteers and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Researched and chose donor management system to be more organized and effective in collecting and managing data, to be more efficient in thanking donors and communicating how their gifts are positively impacting present and future students.
  • Trained volunteers on the processes and procedures in support of the Annual Spirit Auction, the annual Open House and other events and initiatives in the Advancement Department
Project Administrator, 02/2014 to 09/2016
DLR Group – Seattle, WA
  • Worked in support and collaboration with project teams to move projects from the Design Phase to the Construction Phase of all Corporate, Office and Interior Design projects for the Seattle office.
  • Communicated daily with outside team members to keep change orders and building revisions logged and moving toward completion.
  • Communicated with all stakeholders on project milestones.
  • Received and logged all incoming project material samples for each interior design project.
  • Kept up-to-date project files - both paper and computer files - for all studio projects for which I was responsible, as projects dictated.
  • Ensured that all final paperwork - drawings, materials, warranties are delivered to the client upon completion of their project.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find the best solutions.
  • Boosted team productivity through enhanced [Action] and streamlining of [Type] tasks.
  • Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all project change orders to ensure the proper team member received the information request and that the solution/information is communicated to all appropriate team members.
  • Worked in collaboration with [Type] team to develop [Type] project.
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Meticulously tracked all material samples used for each project under construction.
Marketing Manager/Office Administrator, 02/2009 to 01/2013
First Hill Dental Implant Center – Seattle, WA
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within the customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Participated and actively engaged in strategy meetings with the doctor who owned the practices.
  • Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at dental conferences and events.
  • Designed, wrote and managed practice website.
  • Followed-up by phone with patients day after surgery to confirm health of patient and to answer questions they may have, and confirm next appointment for post-surgery evaluation.
  • If needed, contact doctor to call patients to discuss any post-surgery concerns.
Marketing Manager, 03/2000 to 11/2008
Badgley Phelps Investment Managers – Seattle, WA
  • Developed presentations, trend reports, and product data sheets.
  • Collaborated with senior executives and sales and other business development executives to create best practices marketing initiatives and media positioning for vertical markets.
  • Developed innovative and targeted collateral to support overall branding objectives.
  • Managed a $300,000 marketing budget to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets, and sales plans for two diverse prospective client segments: one is private, high net worth clients and the second is the "Fund" client, which could include any investor.
Education
Online certification course in Human Resource Studies: 09/2008
Cornell University
Shoreline Community College
  • Coursework in economics, accounting and other basic business courses
High School DiplomaHoly Names Academy
To see things in the seed, that is genius. - Lao Tzu To see things in the seed, that is genius. - Lao Tzu
Accomplishments
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Francis of Assisi School
  • DLR Group
  • First Hill Dental Implant Center
  • Badgley Phelps Investment Managers

School Attended

  • Cornell University
  • Shoreline Community College
  • Holy Names Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Advancement
  • Project Administrator
  • Marketing Manager/Office Administrator
  • Marketing Manager

Degrees

  • Online certification course in Human Resource Studies : 09/2008
    High School Diploma

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