Experience

Communications and Community Engagement Supervisor Aug 2025 - Present

The Center for Youth Services/ Fashion Week Rochester | Rochester, NY

• Promotion with additional supervisory responsibilities and increased grant writing
  

Communications, Fund Development, and Special Events Coordinator Sep 2023 - Aug 2025

The Center for Youth Services/ Fashion Week Rochester | Rochester, NY

• Conceptualize, coordinate, and collaborate on a variety of special events including "Fashion Week Rochester", annual golf tournaments, live and silent auctions, galas, corporate fitness challenges, and more to generate over $1.2 million annually for The Center for Youth

• Report to the Executive Director and provide administrative assistance for Executive and Board of Directors meetings for record keeping and audit purposes

• Manage donations, including major gifts valuing $30,000+

• Track and manage current and prospective donors, ensuring accurate records and relationships

• Develop donor recognition and acknowledgment letters and conduct post-event follow-up to foster positive community relationships and receive ongoing support for The Center's programs

• Author grant narratives and gather financial data for grants, corporate sponsorships, and reports

• Create social media content and manage ad campaigns to enhance the community's awareness of the programs and services offered by The Center

Social Media and ECommerce Consultant Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

Freelance | New York City, NY

• Orchestrated end to end ECommerce operations, managing fulfillment and customer care with a keen eye for detail

• Took the initiative and lead comprehensive website overhaul, implementing SEO strategies that resulted in a doubling of Shopify site speeds

• Executed successful Klaviyo campaigns, propelling sales growth, and orchestrated dynamic social media marketing through Hootsuite and SEMRush, optimizing brand visibility and engagement

• Played a pivotal role in product presentation by conceptualizing and designing innovative packaging and labels, contributing to enhanced product appeal

Executive Administrative Assistant Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

PARTNYC | Brooklyn, NY

• Collaborated with the creative director and co-founder to refine company branding by developing media kits, updating website visuals, and organizing existing project data in Excel and Google Sheets