LINDSAY A BARTLETT DIALECT COACH FOR THEATRE, VOICEOVER AND FILM
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Summary of Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience in fast paced work environment where multi-tasking is required
  • Great reputation for being organized and detailed in work reports, meetings, data and event management.
  • Extremely self-directed and always looking for ways to improve existing processes.
  • Strong desire to work with a team (or teams) to facilitate a better work environment
  • Quick to learn new programs, functions, and processes.

Employment:
Girls Inc. of Chicago                        February 2019 - present
Manager of Fund Development
  • Donor Relations & Database Management
    • Development and maintain DonorPerfect database including data entry, list outputs, reports, analysis and accuracy of data
    • Research Potential Donors
    • Process donations
  • Fundraising and Special Events
    • Develop and implement a communications calendar that coordinates all elements of marketing
    • Administer appeals throughout the year
    • Organize and lead special events and other campaigns
    • Attend networking events and meetings to establish new individual, corporate and community relationships
  • Grants Management
    • Research and evaluate requests for proposals and opportunities for grant funding
    • Develop grant programs and proposals
    • Submit grant reports.
  • Board Relations
    • Coordinate all board meetings, annual reports, and newsletters
    • Communicate with board and committee members before and after meetings to ensure minutes are kept.
    • Collaborate with Girls Inc National on funding and board processes.
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart             June 2015 - February 2019
Director of Development and Board Relations            (Nov. 2017 – Feb. 2019)
  • Created and managed the development budget and serving as a liaison to other key school-wide team members to identify program goals, outcomes, activities and budget.
  • Cultivated and stewarded relationships with donors and prospective donors including individuals, major gifts prospects, scholarship entities and foundations. Coordinated all aspects of fundraising for these entities and new donors.
  • Managed all aspects of event planning and execution.
  • Helped to create the overall strategic plan and budget needs of the school by assisting in crafting a strategic plan that will secure funding for the school and create a sense of engagement with supporters.
  • Attended all board meetings as Board liaison to all Board Meetings and coordinate all efforts for successful board engagement and execution.
  • Developed and executed a multi-channel strategy to secure donations from current, lapsed and prospective donors to create engagement within the school community and to achieve fundraising goals.
  • Managed and executed events for the high school in place of the Dean of Students
  • Edited and created marketing pieces for Development and Marketing departments as well as the high school.
Scholarship & Events Coordinator             (Jun. 2015 – Nov. 2017)
  • Managed all aspects of Josephinum’s scholarships program including:
    • Coordination of communication between scholarship organizations/donors and students,
    • Scholarship applications, renewals, and maintenance with student, family, business office, and external organizations,
    • Increased funding for student scholarships by identifying new opportunities for students, and
    • Maintain detailed records regarding scholarships and provided high-level analysis of the retention and the program.
  • Planned and executed all Josephinum’s events, internally and externally, including:
    • Creating and managing budget and fundraising goals.
    • Strong organization and communication of goals, expectations and reporting to school, vendors, and committees.
    • Managed all logistical information and third party vendors for the event.
  • Advised Board and Committee members on event follow-up, analysis, and donor strategy.
  • Participated in solicitation of gifts for event sponsorship.
  • Created, planned and executed new events for the community (Community Speakers Event, Community Block Party and Josephinum Experiences.)
University of Chicago                             (Oct. 2011 – Jun. 2015)
    Assistant Director of Donor Relations                 (Nov. 2012 – Jun. 2015)
  • Recommended creative and strategic gifts for the University’s top donors.
  • Assisted and planned several recognition events by contacting Presidential officers, vendors, and different teams.
    • Recognition events included: Launch of Campaign (Inquiry & Impact), Saieh Hall for Economics Opening, Inaugural Berlin Lecture Series, and other dedications and celebrations
  • Controlled major projects including the President’s Holiday Cards and stewardship reports.
  • Managed two student workers, their schedules, and work assignments.
  • Managed portfolios of over 30 top $1M+ Donors and their stewardship plans.
  • Created and implemented a Development Division-wide Newsletter focusing on news, best practices, and updates for the Stewardship Division
Development Associate                         (Oct. 2011 – Nov. 2102)
  • Assist Donor Relations and Special Events in data pulls, tracking and event lists.
  • Educated in Griffin (database) class and helped to educate new colleagues.
  • Created a new prospect tracking system within Griffin and disseminated to different teams.
  • Attended and staffed special College events including dedication of Logan Center for the Arts and the Annual Scholarship Knowledge Fair.
  • Implemented Dashboard system for tracking metrics for higher-level donors and event maintenance.
Office Manager/HR Assistant – Chicago Apartment Finders (Jan. 2008 – Oct. 2011)
    *Promoted from Administrative Assistant in June 2009
  • Responsible for managing four office buildings and their day-to-day functions.
  • Assist Human Resources Manager with departmental duties (hiring, career fairs, background checks, human resources seminars).
  • Administer, maintain and update paperwork for new and existing employees.
  • Process sensitive paper work vital to office operations.
  • Designed, proofed, and reproduced marketing materials.
Artistic Director – 20% Theatre Company (Jun. 2010 – Aug. 2018)
  • Drive fundraising activity and instituted several creative fundraising events like Kickstarter Campaigns, event fundraisers and an annual Gala.
  • Implemented Marketing and Communications plan involving social media metrics and email campaigns.
  • Re-structured roles within the company to create more productivity flow.
  • Led all artistic decisions including hiring of artistic personnel, and management of production season.
  • Attended and helped lead monthly Board of Director’s meetings.
  • Spearheaded Board Development workshops, recruitment and strategic values workshops and planning.
  • Create and manage yearly and event specific budgets.

Education:
    DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Communications.
    Truman College, Chicago, Illinois. Certification in Grant Writing.

Volunteer:
  • Chairperson – DePauw University Chicago Alumni Council
  • Junior Board Member – Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
  • Rentals Manager – Corn Productions Theatre
  • Board Member – 20% Theatre Company Chicago

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