Kyla Upshaw

About Kyla Upshaw

K••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Development Associate, Special Events

   Montefiore Health System

   Jun 2024 — Present · Bronx, NY, US

   Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Director of Special Events, including managing travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, handling incoming calls and messages, maintaining the events calendar, executing event planning, updating constituents\' participation information, sending correspondence, and creating invoices.Prepare daily research and analysis reports on sales, event registration, attendance, and monetary donations. Maintain accurate and current event and in-kind records in the Raiser\'s Edge database, generate invitations, attendance, and revenue reports as required, and update constituents\' general information.Coordinate development team events by liaising with vendors, venues, and caterers, and arranging transportation for alumni and board members.Recruit and organize volunteers for events, managing their sign-ups and assignments.Lead and contribute to long-term projects designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Special Events team. Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement, implement innovative solutions, and undertake additional responsibilities to support the overall success of the department.

Education

• Mercy University

  BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

  2016 — 2019

• Westchester Community College

  Business Administration Associates

  2014 — 2016