Creative, hands-on and dynamic Nonprofit Management Professional with a wealth of diverse experience in leading operations with organizations that serve the greater good, paired with a marketing and communications background as well. Skilled in increasing nonprofit support bases using proven brand marketing and customer acquisition strategies, systems and processes that also serve to improve business practices. Adept at incorporating innovative strategies, systems and processes to enhance business practices, increase productivity and bolster revenue. Demonstrated success in overseeing operations, including staff management and supervision, as well as large-scale event planning and execution. Spearhead the development of new programs and revitalize existing efforts by noting points of pride, as well as eliminating areas that are inefficient or counterproductive. Comfortable speaking with teams of up to 1K audience members, as well as working one-on-one with high-profile individuals including top-ranking government officials and important donors. Seeking a leadership role that will allow for ongoing work in the areas of philanthropy or nonprofit operations, with a focus on programming, event planning or strategic development.

Program Development | Event Management | Branding & Re-Branding | Marketing | Project Management Strategic Planning | Community Outreach | Customer Service | Revenue Generation | Budgeting | Fundraising Client & Media Relations | Campaign Management | Public Speaking & Presentations | Communication

Team Building | Leadership | Creative Writing | Copywriting | Microsoft Office

Social Media Marketing | Audio/Video Production

         Directed strategic processes across all domestic operations including essential decision-making processes

         Created and set forth effective fundraising and development strategies that proved effective even during organizational transformation and development; achieved notable financial growth as a result

         Launched a new strategic plan that involved the use of a newly-developed multimedia platform

         Introduced an innovative new website catered to constituent research findings and their respective needs

         Led fund development activity through working intensively with a support base comprised of individual, business and government segment donors

         Developed and set forth program initiatives to heighten levels of engagement among young leaders

         Contracted to oversee all functions for a successful national cross-country advertising campaign and multi-campus tour for author Ari Shavit

         Daily work included serving as an effective liaison amongst numerous campuses students and staff leaders

         Crafted highly efficient methods used to refine and enhance the efficacy of Mr. Shavit s touring needs

         Managed program operations and events management for the organization including media and social outreach initiatives; ensured all completed tasks and special projects were fulfilled with attention to quality

         Established and promoted the Synagogue s VIP Guest Speaker series, as well as additional hosted events and cultural programs

         Represented the organization at conferences and public events, often networking with political and government officials in the process

         Collaborated with major nonprofit organizations to foster and sustain cultivated funded program partnerships

         Organized logistics for summer concerts, weekly movie screenings, a book author series and other events

         Recognized as a congregational contact point in completing special projects

         Operated between clients and marketing executives to fuel consistent channel communications that aligned with high-level corporate standards

         Created and managed multimedia content, all sharing the commonality of delivering clear, compelling messaging

         Coordinated key projects, including vital process improvements to aid the organization in gaining a competitive edge and achieving bottom-line gains

         Established and set into motion business plans for a start-up cable/internet based network; included founding and upholding positive business relations with top entertainment industry experts

         Proved to be a driving force in writing and finalizing network content in an effort to offer views enticing, quality programming

         Conceived, developed and brought to live a television project with Ford Motor Compaxxxxxx, titled Dream Cars: Made in Detroit

         Worked in conjunction with an advertising agency, corporate executives and other important professionals to bring this concept to life; maintained a commitment to quality at all times

         Led various projects; at all phases of each, maintaining relationships with diverse alternative media entities

         Organized and offered overarching support for work groups within each targeted project

Writer/Producer/Sales Consultant, Televerse Media/Handmade TV, 2007-2009

Development Executive/Senior Producer, Jane s TV, 2002-2005

Long-Term Temporary Positions (Disney, Miramax, HBO), The Right Connections, 1999-2003

Office Production Assistant/Production Coordinator, HKM Productions, 1997-2001

Final Cut Studio Pro Course, Future Media Concepts Apple Certified Master Editor (FCP 6&7)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Screenwriting/ Film Track, School of Visual Arts

Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technologist, DeVry

List of Writing Credits Available Upon Request

Founder, Broken Shield Society

Volunteer, The Hampton Synagogue