kristen berlacher

Senior Program Manager, Global Citizenship

* Initiated and lead a complete re-branding and mission-driven marketing campaign * redesigned website and launched social media initiatives * planned annual fundraising events such as wine dinners, corporate luncheons, theater benefits and silent auctions * managed Junior Board doubling its membership and heightening the group's prestige in Chicago

* Increased efficiency of eTapestry database, eliminating unnecessary steps, and streamlining processes * Lead benchmarking and best practice research against other nonprofits and corporations * Assisted with grant writing and program evaluation assessments * Managed several volunteer programs, which involved volunteer recruitment, administering evaluation and volunteer feedback surveys, coordination with schools and corporations

* Served as the Interim Executive Director and assumed all Executive Director responsibilities * Fostered strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and new donors * Directed all marketing and media relations initiates * served as key spokesperson for the organization * created print publications, press releases, medial alerts, and ads * Oversaw production of all internal and external communication efforts including online profiles, newsletters, website content, Google Adword campaigns, and direct mailings with numerous target audiences (i.e. donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations) raising the organization’s community profile and competitive edge * Contributed to major leadership decisions including budget projections, long-term organizational goals, and overall mission and messaging platform

Key contributor to Hyatt's corporate responsibility team creating and managing strategic initiatives for global community investment strategy including cause marketing campaigns, international grant making, associate volunteerism, disaster relief and governance/ethics. Developing signature programs for Hyatt's education initiatives worldwide, manages global community impact data and serves as CSR brand ambassador for the company. Contributes to CSR reporting, human rights training, CSR thought leadership and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Activities and Societies: Division I Women's Lacrosse Participant, Kappa Alpha Theta, Golden Key Honor Society