Portfolio
Resume
Click here to view my LinkedIn profile.
Fundraising – Manhattan College
As the Director, Institutional Giving & Special Programs for Manhattan College, I led the fundraising for back-to-back record-breaking De La Salle Medal Dinners, the College’s annual fundraising gala, having raised $2.1 million in unrestricted funds in 2019 and $2.6 million in unrestricted funds in 2020.
- 2019: Con Edison CEO John McAvoy ’80 Receives De La Salle Medal
- 2020: Salesforce President and Chief Customer Officer Anthony Fernicola ’78, ’82 (MBA) Receives De La Salle Medal
In addition, I wrote grant proposals and cultivated relationships that resulted in funding for various academic programs. A few examples are below.
- Radiation Therapy Technology Program Receives Grant for VERT System Upgrades
- New York 811 Provides $10,000 in Scholarships to 10 Manhattan College Students
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Provides Support for E3MC Program
Magazine Publications – Association For Creative Industries
Articles published in Gradient, formerly known as Craft Industry Today, as Contributing Editor and Manager of Marketing & Public Relations for the Association For Creative Industries (formerly known as the Craft & Hobby Association). Gradient is the quarterly magazine of the Association.
Algorithm Art
Innovation at Creativation
3 Free or Almost Free Digital Design Tools
Online Dating For Employers
One-on-One with the Inventors of Let's Hang
Craft Community Crusaders
5 Free Apps that Boost Your Creativity
Trend Report - Coloring Isn't Just For Kids
-
Algorithm Art
In the Spring 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I explore the concept of algorithm art and every day tools that help computers learn to replicate human creativity.
-
Innovation at Creativation
In the Spring 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I write about how the judges of The Ultimate Pitch, a competition that awards $10,000 for an innovative new product, define innovation and how they go about choosing the winner.
-
3 Free or Almost Free Digital Design Tools
In the Winter 2018 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I review 3 digital design tools that businesses can use to to produce high-quality, visual content for their website, emails, and social media.
-
Online Dating For Employers
In the Summer 2017 issue of Gradient (formerly Craft Industry Today), I recommend three online job sites that employers can use to fill their open positions.
-
One-on-One with the Inventors of Let's Hang
In the Spring 2017 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I interview the winners of the first-ever The Ultimate Pitch, a competition that awards $10,000 to the top creative innovation of the year
-
Craft Community Crusaders
In the Summer 2016 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I feature 4 organizations that heal lives through arts and crafts in their local communities.
-
5 Free Apps that Boost Your Creativity
In the Summer 2015 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I review 5 apps that can help individuals overcome a creative block.
-
Trend Report - Coloring Isn't Just For Kids
In the Summer 2015 issue of Craft Industry Today (now known as Gradient), I feature 4 products that adults can use to unleash their creativity and relieve stress through coloring.
Media Relations – Association For Creative Industries
Media placements for the Association For Creative Industries (formerly known as the Craft & Hobby Association) as Manager of Marketing & Public Relations for the Association.
- Associations Now
- CONNECT Magazine (3-Page Spread)
- Craft Industry Alliance
- Forbes.com
- Â Quartz
- Stationery Trends Magazine
- Trade Show News Network
Media Relations – Rockland Road Runners
Media placements in the Rockland County Times and The Journal News, including a Sunday front page placement, as the volunteer Media Relations Chair for the Rockland Road Runners.
Philadelphia Marathon: Here come Seidenfrau & Co.
Altieri, Chalfin capture Fortune 10K runs
Kuklis, Ferencevych first in Wodicka race
Boston Beckons
Road Runners raise $64,000 for charities
Demchko takes third in her division in first marathon
-
Philadelphia Marathon: Here come Seidenfrau & Co.
Rockland County Times article about Rockland Road Runners members training to run the Philadelphia Marathon.
-
Altieri, Chalfin capture Fortune 10K runs
The Journal News article about the winners of the Bill Fortune 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk.
-
Kuklis, Ferencevych first in Wodicka race
The Journal News article about the winners of the 25th annual George Wodicka Half Marathon & 5K.
-
Boston Beckons
Sunday front page placement in The Journal News about local runners, including members of the Rockland Road Runners, about running the Boston Marathon one year after the bombing.
-
Road Runners raise $64,000 for charities
The Journal News article about Turkey Trot 5 Mile Thanksgiving Day race, organized by the Rockland Road Runners, money raised for local charities.
-
Demchko takes third in her division in first marathon
The Journal News article a Rockland Road Runners member completing her first marathon.