alexis barbalace
Annual Giving Officer at Lowcountry Food Bank
development officer lowcountry food bank
drive , experience education assist others public relation , fundraising , marketing donor development . experience position contribute helping organization fulfill mission core value philanthropic effort . specializing peer-to-peer fundraising , annual giving campaign strategy , virtual event , committed following latest trend fundraising . self-motivated , team player , flexible persistent achieving excellence nonprofit organization .
Lowcountry Food Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lowcountry-food-bank
Responsible for a 2 million dollar plus budget, including peer to peer fundraising, corporate and donor sponsorships, event fundraising, direct mail and digital annual giving campaigns. Following MOVES management, I establish relationships with 50-100 major gift donors and corporations.  Director for LCFB's Direct Mail program, and volunteer stewardship committee. Proficient in RENXT/ RE 7 (and various CRM databases including OneCause, QGIV, and JustGiving).

2020- Recognized in Blackbaud's Hall of Fame for best practices in digital campaigns
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Annual Giving Officer
Lowcountry Food Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lowcountry-food-bank
-Strategize, conceptualize and implement digital tactics for peer-to-peer, DIY, and crowdfunding fundraising while increasing philanthropic dollars in responsible budget lines
-Responsible for creating, editing and reviewing integrated solicitation materials
-Develop strategies to manage and continuously improve the donor experience with online fundraising
-Created social ambassador program and continue advanced recruitment strategies
-Steward and solicit donors for sponsorships and event productions
-Certified in Blackbaud’s Raiser's Edge NXT, and Everydayhero
-Proficient in Canva and Hootsuite and other social media analytical programs
-Work with third party vendors to create digital ads and direct mail pieces
-comfortable with live television interviews
-Guest speaker at the College of Charleston Greek Chapters on philanthropy
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Marketing Manager: Strategic Initiatives
Stingray Branding
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stingray-branding
-manage all clients social media platforms to increase engagement and ROI
-create e-newsletters digital campaigns for all clients through MailChimp and Constant Contact 
-provide analytical reports including Google Ad Words and SEO for clients
-create 5 year marketing plans 
-create beginners guide to social media
-familiar with Wordpress, GoogleAdwords, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Adobe Photoshop
Charleston, South Carolina Area
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Freelance Marketing Manager
Old Whaling Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-whaling-company
-Created marketing plan in tandem with owner for 2017-2018 year
-Created social media plan
-Researched competition and helped create clear brand messaging
-Created OWC's first newsletter system through Mail Chimp and created multiple digital sales campaigns
-Edited printed wholesale catalog
-Researched target markets and partnerships such as lifestyle bloggers
-Assist in sales, and running booths at events
Charleston, South Carolina Area
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Freelance Marketing Manager
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/montgomery-housing-partnership
-Provide market research and analysis to develop a communications strategy and protocols
-Draft, edit and publish external print and digital communications such as fact sheets, brochures, and e-newsletters 
-Manage all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn) and campaigns such as #givingtuesday
-Assistant manage planning and production of events such as golf tournaments, ribbon cutting ceremonies and toy and backpack drives while remaining under budget
-Assist with tours for community outreach and donor engagement
-Recruit and train volunteers for various projects 
-E-tapestry and database management of volunteers and media contacts
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Marketing and Events Coordinator
Kiewit
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiewit
-Manage a team of 7-10 people to re-establish and fix communication problems for a mass safety meeting for a team of 400+
-Coordinate and plan corporate events, dinners and trips as large as 2,000 people
-Communicate with public about project, job opportunities and handle complaints and concerns
-Manage and coordinate needs for two of the largest teams (300+), as well as, subcontracted companies on one of the largest LNG expansions in the country
-Edit internal pamphlets, newsletters, email communications
-Create and develop hard hat stickers while working with 3rd party contracts
-Prepare and update files and presentations
-Reconcile expenses and manage office supplies, calendars and machines
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam, and CRM databases
Lusby, MD
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Communications Event Coordinator
In Step PC
-Assisted summer group therapy of 6-9 children with autism and ADHD
-Prepared and organized curriculum on emotional management
-Assisted in the facilitation of activities/lessons 
-Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality of children’s cases
Fairfax, VA
Drama Therapist Assistant
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark
https://www.linkedin.com/company/holiday-inn-resort-orlando-suites-waterpark
-Crisis communications and guest relations for families staying at hotel
-Brought 12 nickelodeon characters to life through active communications and storytelling with guests while working under strenuous conditions
-Worked in tandem with Give Kids the World; a non profit vacation resort for terminally ill children and their families 
-Assist in creating and implementing children and teen activity programs
-Guest interaction while managing character story lines in support of the company brand and messaging
-Participated in media shoots representing the hotel brand
Orlando, Florida Area
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Entertainment and Recreation Department
Walt Disney World
https://www.linkedin.com/company/walt-disney-world
-Selected as a launch evaluation team member that tested and improved the daily operation of the largest expansion of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
-Demonstrated leadership and crisis control skills in challenging guest interactions that resulted in swift resolution and adherence to company policies and protocols
-Worked collaboratively with multiple departments to accommodate in a timely manner as many guests as possible while preserving quality of experience 
-Helped create special unforgettable moments for visiting Make-a-Wish kids through the entertainment department
-Facilitated 50-75 guests in an interactive twenty minute visitor experience which required impeccable team coordination and synchronization and knowledge of advanced robotic technology
Orlando, Florida Area
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New Fantasyland Opening Team: Magic Kingdom
Universal Orlando Resort
https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-orlando-resort
-Succeeded in competitive audition and interviews
-Performed in Mardi Gras parade, Spring 2013
-Performed in Macy's Day Parade, Winter 2013-2014
-Heavy guest interaction while working in strenuous conditions which requires focus, organization and adaptive communications
Orlando, Florida Area
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Parade Performer
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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-Initiated visitor experience for all customers working collaboratively with program staff 
-Solved guest concerns and problems through swift decision making under the protocols of guest relation policies
-Launch team member for new children’s program: RevQuest
-Quickly absorbed and utilized historical information in guest interactions in 30 different sites and roles
-Consistently demonstrated strong interpersonal and listening skills that exceeded customer expectations
Williamsburg, VA
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Orientation Interpreter
Professional Graduate Certificate
Marketing
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University of California, Berkeley
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Bachelor's Degree
-Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and a minor in Communications
-Received theaterCNU's Artistic Excellence in Performance Award 2012
-Business Manager 2011-2012 Alpha Psi Omega, managed accounts, created budgets and planned end of year gala
-Member of Alpha Phi Omega
-Attended summer abroad program "A Moveable Feast" 2010, London England
Theater and Communications
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Christopher Newport University
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
-30,000 college students competed for 1,500 internships in Walt Disney World of which 30 received my role in entertainment
-Selected because of my experience with tourism, children's programs, customer service, and presentation skills
Disney College Program
Certificate
Acting for film
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New York Film Academy
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Association of Fundraising Professionals
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Junior League
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Life member of the national service fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega
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National Theater Fraternity
Business Manager 2011-2012
Created end of year Gala to celebrate the 2011-2012 theater season
Alpha Psi Omega
Business Manager
I received twelve Guest Service Gold grams while working at the Nickelodeon Suites Resorts. I was recognized for excellence in guest services as well as filling in for other roles and duties that were not originally my own.
Manager
Guest Service Gold
Guest Service Fanatic cards are handed out to employees when they exemplify the company's goals and beliefs in guest services. I received eight while working at Walt Disney World for going above and beyond for guests while retaining the integrity of my role.
Manager
Guest Service Fanatic
Junior League of Charleston
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Member
Social Services
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
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Through my school's Alpha Phi Omega chapter, I was able to volunteer for many community outreach programs. We did everything from park and historical cemetery cleanups, to blood drives and  food bank collections. Each semester we were required to do at least twenty hours of community service.
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Member
Blackbaud
Raiser's Edge Fundementals
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Certified Guest Service Professional
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College Park, MD
Dylan Herbert
Director of Development - Major Gifts at University of Maryland
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Charleston, SC
Stephanie Oberempt
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allinder-43380b114
Greater Richmond Region
Tom Allinder
Senior Director-Logistics & Global Properties
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debye-alderman-44520974
Charleston, SC
Debye Alderman
Assistant Treasurer, CFO at College of Charleston Foundation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-hample-831758b0
Charleston, SC
Kelli Hample
Donor Relations at The Anglican Relief and Development Fund
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarabhan
Charleston, SC
Erica R. Rabhan
Southeast Regional Advancement Officer at the 
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Christiane West
Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Contend Projects
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrod-albergaria-771a4a40
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Jarrod Albergaria
Field Consultant at C12
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrfield
University Park, PA
Kevin Field
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Recent Graduate Philanthropy at Penn State University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemhuntley
Charleston, SC
Michelle (Mullins) Huntley
Leadership Coach & Marketing Lead at Trevero
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Charleston, SC
Karl L. Brady, Jr., CFRE, CNP
Director, Development at Teach For America
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Charleston, SC
Emily Padgett Jenkins
Donor Relations and Alumni Manager at Medical University of South Carolina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateleopard
Harrisonburg, VA
Nathan Leopard
Experienced advancement leader and fundraiser.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seaton-brown-475a48a
Charleston, SC
Seaton Brown
Director of Graduate Admissions, School of Business at College of Charleston
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisconant1
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Chris Conant
Private Investor / Founder / Manager at Resound Structured Capital
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-perry-97557754
Ridgeland, SC
Ricardo Perry
Senior Program Director at Real Champions Inc. #mentor #youthdevelopment #nonprofit #changeforchildren
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-perez-066820146
Charleston, SC
Brittany Perez
Financial Services Professional at MassMutual
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarrell-x-gadsden-005b3548
Asheville, NC
Adarrell X. Gadsden
Director of Regional Development, East Coast at Loyola Marymount University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicelangston
United States
Candice Langston MBA, MA
Philanthropy, Higher Ed, Civic Engagement
Jaimee B. Nusbacher Goodman
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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