EVA CAMPBELL
Peoria
Summary
Fundraising director with extensive experience at Seattle Children's Retail Stores, generating $1.6M in revenue through strategic corporate partnerships. Expertise in operational efficiency and team leadership, fostering high-performing teams. Demonstrated success in implementing impactful marketing initiatives and proficient risk management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Director
Seattle Childrens Retail Stores
Seattle
01.2010 - Current
- Manage overall retail operations and business continuity plan for 7 retail stores ensuring adherence to audit and compliance processes, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with executive team to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies in alignment with organization's mission and goals.
- Participate in annual budget and operational planning.
- Develop high performing teams and volunteers to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Recruit, negotiate, and cultivate corporate donor partnerships and alliances.
- Direct marketing, fundraising programs, and special events.
- Children's Hospital, $15M Annual Sales Revenue, $3M Annual Operations Budget, 28 Employees, 300 Volunteers
- Increased retail productivity and operational efficiencies 11% by implementing automated systems in store locations, reducing FTE count by 1 and saving $63K in the first year.
- Instrumental in strategic planning and execution of 25 corporate partners, resulting in $1.6M revenue impact including new products into all 7 locations. (i.e., Zulily, Costco, Alexandra's, Seattle Mariners, Watermark).
- Voted Best Thrift Stores, Western Washington 2019 by King 5 Evening Magazine.
- Analyzed and implemented enhanced policies and procedures that reduced risk 10% and improved deposit operations efficiency, resulting in saving $12K annually.
- Reduced risk 10% annually by managing and executing business continuity plan, conducting monthly and yearly system testing, identifying critical process issues and implementing improvements.
- Improved operational efficiency 10% and reduced errors 20% by providing system upgrades and enhancements that simplified training of new hires and improved current staff system usage.
- Transformed all branding and optimized store layout for 7 locations.
Regional Merchandise Manager
NORDSTROM
Seattle
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Oversaw policies, procedures, and operating standards for multiple women's apparel departments in 18 stores across 5 states.
- Audited and analyzed sales targets, operational processes, and expense controls.
- Directed and developed team members to implement merchandising plans and achieve sales goals.
- Collaborated cost reduction and revenue generating strategies with department managers.
- Increased annual sales $6.6M for women's apparel lines.
- Increased revenues 35% leveraging data analysis and customer's feedback for brand preferences by location.
- Recognized for effective coaching, development, and promotions of 20+ employees in collaboration with store managers.
Senior Retail Buyer
NORDSTROM
Seattle
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Promoted to Senior Buyer following succession of multiple positions with increasing responsibilities.
- Directed content strategy and product selection based on trends analysis, sales volume forecasts, gross margins, and ROI targets.
- Negotiated vendor agreements, production delivery, and advertising.
- Analyzed and directed seasonal inventory management.
- Increased profit margins by $100's of thousands over 6-year tenure.
- Awarded Buyer of the Year based on sales results, gross margin budget exceeding 75%.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington09-1981
Skills
- Fundraising operations
- Event planning
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Volunteer development
- Staff development
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Reporting and documentation
- Operations management
- Risk management
- Quality assurance
- Revenue generation strategies
- Forecasting and metrics reporting
- Process improvement initiatives
- Turnaround strategies
- Strategic marketing
- Promotional campaigns
- Brand development
- Corporate partnerships
- B2B development
- Public relations and communications
- Product development strategies
- Budget management skills
- Team leadership techniques
- Coaching and mentoring skills
Websites
Education And Affiliations
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
- Woodinville Rotary, 01/01/11, 12/31/13
- Guilds of Washington, Raised $200 million+ over 10 years to support uncompensated medical care for children.
- Friends of Costco Guild, 01/01/10, Present
- Founder Bloom Guild
- Park to Park Swim
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fundraising Director
Seattle Childrens Retail Stores
01.2010 - Current
Regional Merchandise Manager
NORDSTROM
01.2005 - 01.2009
Senior Retail Buyer
NORDSTROM
01.1999 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Washington University