Felice Kelem

About Felice Kelem

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs. An…

Experience

1. Director of Development

   American Lung Association

   Jun 2019 — Present

   Helm efforts to foster sustainable ties with the volunteers and donors through cultivation and stewardship practices. Leverage extensive domain expertise to identify and develop potential new corporate sponsors by following leads provided by volunteers, board members – utilize personal business relationships to cultivate robust collaborations. Consistently demonstrate the ability to handle operational and strategic levels of multiple responsibilities in crisis and pressure while operating under rigorous deadlines.Achievements: Lead two people, a manager, and a coordinator, and manage social media posts, e-blasts for signature events. Expertly helmed processes to convert an in-person event into a virtual one in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic – created interesting virtual activities to keep the participants engaged.

Education

• The Restaurant School of Philadelphia

  Associates, Chef Training

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theater & Communications

Skills

• Budgets
• Volunteer Engagement
• Competitive Intelligence
• Special Events
• Event Management
• Sales
• Grant Writing
• Logistics Management
• Sponsorship Cultivation
• Motivational Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Large-Scale Event Management
• Project Management
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Recruiting
• Trade Shows
• Stakeholder Communications
• Media Relations
• Event Planning
• Public Relations Strategy
• Sponsorship
• Contract Negotiations
• Community Outreach
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Budget/Accounting
• Business Writing
• Nonprofits
• Leadership