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Samantha R. Bratter ResumeSAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com Highly organized, creative and assertive Director of Advancement who employs cost-effective donor-centric approaches to fundraising utilizing detailed strategic planning and progressive team-building techniques to empower lay leaders and colleagues to work collaboratively to promote successful fulfillment of fiscal goals and corporate objectives. WORK EXPERIENCE TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Miami Beach, Florida Director of Advancement January 2012- Present Developed and launched Endowment Campaign Developed and launched Annual Giving Campaign Developed and launched Planned Giving Campaign Created centralized and organized fundraising system Perform Data Analysis to capitalize on areas of opportunity Identify, cultivate and solicit current and prospective donors Maintain meticulous solicitation tracking log with moves management Created online giving strategy and website content Develop, implement and execute online giving campaigns Develop strategies to increase revenue in "Other Income" categories Develop, implement and execute branding and marketing strategies for Endowment, Planned Giving and Annual Giving Campaigns Develop, implement and execute Advancement procedures and innovative strategies Identify new funding sourcesfor Endowment Campaign Work closely with Board of Trustees and Executive Colleagues Write articles for Monthly Magazine Prepare Grant Proposals Prepare Solicitation Proposals Coordinate Plaque tributes and receptions Coordinate and manage Committees: Endowment, Planned Giving, Temple Annual Giving, Event Planning, Foundation School Annual Giving, Golf Invitational Coordinate annual Fundraising events including Large Scale Events and Golf Tournaments Assist colleagues and donors with fundraising ideas and strategic alliances MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION Miami Beach, Florida Development Officer February 2011- January 2012 Developed and utilized strategic alliances to raise funds for the Medical Center Developed and managed Community Partnership portfolio: $1,000,000+ Created revenue projections for Chief Development Officer Developed and maintained weekly and annual goal projection and status reports for CDO to utilize at weekly staff meetings and colleague goal planning sessions Assisted donors with private hospital tours and personal requests Secured and coordinated key meetings with local business owners for CEO and CDO Managed Young Presidents Club Portfolio: Level: $10,000 donation over 10 years. Managed Young Founders & Founders Club Portfolio: Level: $50,000 donation over 10-20 years Researched and vetted potential prospects and companies to propose possible co-marketing opportunities and acquire potential donors Developed revenue--of-the-- marketing and co-branding opportunities SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com USAIN BOLT New York, Miami, Jamaica US & International Marketing Manager June 2009-July 2010 Selected to develop a global marketing strategy for Usain Bolt: Negotiated and coordinated U.S. and International licensing deals Utilized extensive network of media and client contacts to create new business opportunities Developed cross-marketing strategies to create joint ventures in telecommunications, technology, fashion and gaming industries VERSACE Bal Harbour, Florida Manager April 2008-June 2009 Recruited by both President and Director of Stores Directed all daily activities, business decisions and product seminars Rebuilt internal store operations and retrained staff Developed new clientele and re-engaged previously inactive clientele Hired and trained new staff and management. Travelled to stores to train new managers in company policies, store operations, product knowledge and general corporate expectations and procedures. Submitted formal analyses of observations and proactive recommendations to both President and Director of Stores. Utilized extensive PR network to promote brand image, coordinate special events and media coverage Developed new clientele based on personal access to charities and social organizations in Florida and New York. Performed weekly cycle counts to promote Inventory Control Supervised NY Flagship to oversee staff while Corporate Executives were traveling to Milan Updated President and Director of Stores weekly on store business, potential competition and new business opportunities Produced most profitable Spring 2009 Shopping Event in company utilizing Florida and New York charity-based networks and key media/social contacts from the Social Registrar and Social Affairs Magazines. Conceptualized and executed successful in-store marketing events achieving average net profit of over $20,000 per store selling event. BETTER MUS COME New York, Florida, Jamaica Executive Producer June 2006-April 2008 Directed global marketing for international film starring award winning actor Roger Guenveur Smith and produced by Oscar nominated Producer of the Full Monty Paul Bucknor Directed all business planning and strategic alliances Coordinated financingistory Negotiated and secured film representation by both domestic and international agencies Secured Post-Production capital and licensing deal Liaison to all media sourcesin Florida, New York, Latin America and the Caribbean Selected for 15 International Festivals: Winner of Best Feature Award at Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, Winner of Best Feature Award at Bahamas Intl Film Festival, Best Director Award at Pan- African Film Festival, Best Actor Award at American Black Film Festival, and Honorable Mention at the Toronto International Film Festival, Film Society of Lincoln Center and British Film Institute. Secured International and Domestic distribution deal for both theatrical and alternative media platform release with ARRAY Films. SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com EMILIO PUCCI Bal Harbour, Florida General Manager September 2005-June 2006 Recruited by Executive Director of Emilio Pucci Division, LVMH Coordinated build-out and opening of new Emilio Pucci Store in Bal Harbour Shops Interviewed and hired all staff Developed and executed extensive sales training program, created intra-store Personnel Guidelines Manual. Coordinated product seminars Developed and launched intensive PR and Marketing programs to capitalize on local demographics including Latin America and the Caribbean based upon 10 years of Retail Fashion experience and extensive national and international contact base Developed detailed Inventory Control program Developed regionally-specific buying strategy with Director of Stores Conceptualized and executed Store Opening event and subsequent sales-focused events based on cost- effective co-marketing partnerships with local high-end charities and corporations Achieved consistent press and product placements utilizing extensive PR network contacts Maintained store operations costs within budget guidelines SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Bal Harbour, Florida General Manager October 2000-February 2004 Corporate retail executive responsible for all South Florida business operations including store management, marketing, public relations, product seminars, event planning, inventory control, accounting, and community relations Progressive management focus that empowered and focus on customer service excellence to achieve company goals Managed team of 15 sales associates and shipping personnel effectively Developed and executed local PR and Marketing events: 10-12 events per year Conceptualized and executed International Volvo Ocean Race Kick-off Event April 2002 for Leonardo coordinated press/media interviews and coverage Achieved annual inventory control of less than .2% shortage consistently Achieved multimillion dollar annual sales goals for four consecutive years. Negotiated highly effective partnership events securing high-end Miami corporations as sponsors to underwrite event costs and promote brand marketing in the South Florida, Latin American and Caribbean communities Supervised collection buying in all departments Recognized by President, Jean Marc Gallot, in corporate newsletter for creative cost-effective revenue- driving PR and Marketing events Utilized extensive public relations, press and media network throughout Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean CASHMERES ETC, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Regional Sales Director February 2000-October 2000 Recruited by President to direct East Coast Retail Stores Responsible for all personnel, budget planning, merchandise allocation, public relations, marketing, special events, merchandising and operations Achieved corporate wide monthly sales increases Trained store staff in all aspects of luxury goods selling techniques with special emphasis on the importance of client development and strict customer service standards Coordinated targeted group sales events in Bal Harbour, Lake Tahoe, New York and Palm Beach Utilized contacts to negotiate cost-effective vendor and advertising contracts Traveled to all stores on a consistent basis: Palm Beach, Bal Harbour and Madison Avenue locations SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com CELINE, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Assistant General Manager/ PR Manager August 1999- February 2000 Recruited by Director of Stores Trained new Directors in San Francisco and New York Traveled to various U.S. Boutiques to supervise and audit overall operations Restructured operations in San Francisco and New York Responsible for all Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, and Trunk Shows in the South Florida region and i Personally arranged and coordinated interviews for Designer Michael Kors in South Florida utilizing extensive PR network. Assumed Acting Director responsibilities for New York in addition to Bal Harbour Boutique responsibilities. CHANEL, INC. Bal Harbour, Florida Merchandising/Sales Manager June 1997-August 1999 Acting Boutique Director Directed all daily activities, business decisions and product seminars during transition period in addition to Senior Assistant Manager duties and responsibilities: July 1998-May 1999 Communicated and worked directly with Executive Director of Public Relations as in-house Public Relations for South Florida. Established extensive Public Relations network Arranged and coordinated press coverage for all events in addition to projecting and managing Public Relations and Marketing Budgets - Assisted Director in seasonal Buying strategies by creating and analyzing DSS Merchandise Analysis reports Conceptualized and executed all on-site and off-site events: Fashion Shows, Trunk Shows, Cocktails, Brunches, Breakfasts, and New-Product Promotion events (15-20 events per year) Assisted Executive Marketing Director in New York with official revision of Corporate Event Policies and Procedures Manual Developed and produced Reserve Book System, including two Ready-To-Wear Acts per season with 15-20 Sub-Departments supplemented by two additional Weekend Wear Acts with 10-15 Sub- Departments in addition to Accessory Reserve Books with 10-15 Sub-Departments Conceptualized and executed international multi-media deal with Univisión for Fall/Winter 1998 Ready-To-Wear and Accessories Collections: deal included multiple broadcasts of Fashion Show and corresponding cocktail in over 22 countries throughout Latin America and Europe Secured consistent press coverage in Selecta Magazine, Ocean Drive Magazine, El Nuevo Herald, Boca Magazine, Channel Magazine, Miami Metro Magazine, The Miami Herald, Gold Coast Magazine, Expressions Magazine, Dimensions Magazine, The Tropical Tribune and The Sun Post Managed sales staff in high-volume luxury goods sales strategies utilizing progressive management techniques SAMANTHA R. BRATTER 5601 Alton Road Miami Beach Florida 33140 C: 305.742.5605 F: 305.521.3555 E: sambratter@yahoo.com EDUCATION HAMILTON COLLEGE Clinton, New York Concentration: Interdisciplinary Major Economics, Rhetoric and Communication, and Multicultural Studies Studies 1991-1995, Graduated, B.A. Degree PLEKHANOV ECONOMIC INSTITUTE Moscow, Russia Concentration: Emerging International Economies and Comparative International Management Techniques 1993, Graduated, Certificate of Business Economics TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL New York City, New York 1987-1991, Graduated SKILLS AND DISTINCTIONS The Circle Of Champions Gary Hall Diabetes Charity, Committee Member, 2005-Present Mt. Sinai Foundation Young Presidents Club, Member, 2004-Present Hadassah, Galim Chapter, Board Member, 2011-2013 Hadassah Galim Chapter, President, 2013-2015 Create a Jewish Legacy Campaign Representative, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 2012-Present PTA Board Member, North Beach Elementary, 2011-Present Friends of North Beach Elementary, Board Member, 2011-2013 Chai Lifeline Foundation, Event Committee, 2005-2009 City of Miami Beach Fine Arts Board, Commissioner Appointee City of Miami Beach Safety Board, Commissioner Appointee Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Representative, 1998-2004 Jackson Memorial Foundation, Jackson Metropolitans Board of Directors, 2000-Present American Jewish Committee, Young Professionals Network, Co-Founder NBC 6 Women of Tomorrow, Advisory Board 1999-Present ward 2002 ugs & Kisses, Committee, 2003-2005, 2008 Full Page Article, March 2001 Highly visible involvement in charity-related events Extensive local and international contact base: Florida, New York, Latin America and The Caribbean Published in both Spanish and English Fluent in Spanish Highly proficient in all current Microsoft and Apple programs Highly proficient in Social MediaMarketing Highly proficient in DSS, MMS, RPRO, AS400, ILION, Raymark, XEIS, and Bosa Nova Information Systems