Isis H

Isis H

Event Manager & Fundraising Events Specialist | Donor Stewardship | Salesforce & GiveSmart

11 yrs experience · Chicago, IL · <10 hrs/week

About

Sociable, high-energy professional with experience managing event operations and fundraising technology. Proven track record in donor stewardship workflows, gift acknowledgments, end-to-end event logistics, and training teams on platforms such as GiveSmart and BidPal/OneCause. Skilled in troubleshooting POS and mobile bidding tools (including Square), maintaining accurate donor records, and supporting customer success and event profitability through metric review and process improvements.

Skills

Artist ManagementAssistantCaptioningData EntryDatabase ManagementEvent AssistanceEvent CoordinationEvent ManagementEvent PhotographyFundraisingG-SuiteGallery AssistanceManagementMicrosoft OfficeOperations ManagementQuickBooksQuickbooksSalesforceSocial MediaStart-upsSystems ManagementTranscriptionTroubleshootingVendor coordinationZoom

Experience

  • Event Manager and Technician · Life Event Staffing01-01-2020

    ● Process event donations and pledges; create timely gift acknowledgment communications and donor follow-ups that reinforce long-term relationships. ● Leverage multiple technology platforms to support seamless event execution, including real-time data entry and troubleshooting of mobile bidding software and POS systems, such as Square. ● Act as the primary liaison between event staff and technical support, training teams on platforms like GiveSmart and BidPal/OneCause to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency. ● Oversee end-to-end event logistics—from planning and vendor coordination to post-event debriefs—ensuring proficient documentation and accurate donor record maintenance.

  • Event Specialist · Community Brands02-01-2019 – 05-31-2020

    ● Responsible for training and managing GiveSmart Professionals at fundraising events for various charitable/non-profit partners using Givesmart technology. ● Collaborate with the Customer Success Manager (CSM) and clients to ensure the success of each fundraising event ● Review timeline/logistics and provide suggestions to improve event production and profitability ● Train Customer Service Representatives (CSR) on software, timelines and fundraising objectives ● Input CSR hours for payroll and provide performance reviews. ● Review event metrics and share feedback with CSM

  • Administrative Intern · Chicago Park District, Chicago06-01-2017 – 08-31-2017

    ● Processing and distributing event permits and related documentation, ensuring accurate record maintenance for administrative and marketing initiatives. ● Provided front-line support to community members, addressing inquiries and streamlining information flow between departments. ● Supported the Marketing Manager with event photography and updates to district communications and websites.

  • Event Support · Shiftgig06-01-2016 – 12-31-2019

    ● Managed event registration, box offices, room monitoring, and lead retrieval for community events, festivals, professional meetings, concerts and trade shows. ● Engage directly with VIP and high-profile guests at sports and entertainment venues, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience through proactive service and attentiveness to unique guest needs.

  • Technical Assistant (Work Study) · Tuskegee University08-01-2014 – 05-31-2016

    ● Supported administrative tasks and online learning initiatives in the Office of Distance Education, assisting faculty with Blackboard setup. ● Gathered, organized, and analyzed data through surveys and market research to support a study on distance learning effectiveness. ● Guided adjunct and tenured faculty through technical processes related to online course creation, video lecture integration, and closed captioning. ● Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, troubleshooting technical issues and addressing questions to ensure uninterrupted access. ● Video Transcription in compliance with ADA for all elearning courses

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