NOEL R. BRADLEY

noelerbradley@verizon.net ~ (301) 204-0609 www.linkedin.com/in/NoelBradley

Strategic problem-solver and critical thinker with superior expertise in administrative

operations, high level executive support, and office/project management — as well

as event planning, writing/editing, marketing, fundraising, hospitality, and member

relations and services.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication and time management skills as a

resourceful self-starter with a polished professional demeanor and unique talent

for behind-the-scenes logistics.

Proven ability to adapt to new workplaces and quickly learn new programs,

technologies and administrative functions — while managing shifting,

concurrent priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Event Coordinator September 2014 – Present

Capital Cotillion — Washington, D.C. Part-time/Monthly

♦ Coordinate hospitality and catering for social etiquette program, and serve as chaperone for

600 attendees. Administrative Temp, Personal Assistant, Organizer November 2008 – August 2009

Self-Employed Part-time/Contract April 2013 – Present

♦ Recruited to proofread, edit copy and design on InDesign for a series of commercial real estate proposals. (Moran & Company, Tysons Corner -- February 2016)

♦ Provide customized services to maximize living, storage and work spaces for home and office.

Director of Marketing and Communications August 2005 – November 2008

All Saints Church — Chevy Chase, MD September 2009 – March 2013

♦ Established, promoted and managed new outreach, educational and special event programs (2005-06).

♦ Coordinated operations for rectors, staff and 25+ committee leaders for 1,000 member non-profit.

♦ Collaborated with Office Manager on setting protocols, scheduling, highly confidential member issues, reception and hospitality, vendor relations — and meeting shifting needs of staff, Vestry, member

constituencies, visitors, preschool families and staff.

♦ Planned and orchestrated weekly, monthly and annual events to promote member engagement, including annual Open House.

♦ Launched and managed integrated marketing/communications program from inception -- including budgeting, writing/editing/design, and production of weekly/monthly print and digital newsletters, event and program promotions, direct mail fundraising and website — to advance awareness, favor and engagement.

♦ Managed three hospitality centers, with focus on promotional materials for visitors, guests, members.

♦ Developed and produced direct mail fundraising campaign to underwrite annual $1.2 million operating budget.

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Freelance Copywriter & Consultant March 1995 – August 2005

♦ Managed consulting business as an independent freelance copywriter, creating direct mail fundraising

packages for a targeted cadre of non-profits, citizen interest groups and presidential campaign.

♦ Clients: Forbes for President, NRCC, U.S English, Nature Conservancy, FAIR, Negative Population Growth, Empower America, and Burch/Munford Direct Marketing.

Vice President March 1986 – February 1995

Odell, Roper & Simms, Inc. — Bethesda, MD/Falls Church, VA

♦ Specialized in: Strategy development, writing and design for direct mail campaigns, newsletters and special events at direct marketing agency with 90+ non-profit, political and commercial accounts.

♦ Promoted from Junior to Senior Copywriter, then to Copy Director and ultimately Vice President.

♦ Provided logistical support at national major donor fundraising events for USO, political parties.

♦ Achieved 2% average prospecting response and total annual gross revenues of $1 million+, exceeding targeted goals as account manager for Ottawa Civic Hospital direct mail fundraising campaign.

♦ Clients: USO, U.S. Senator Bob Dole, Univ. of Rochester, Progressive Party of Canada, D.C. Police Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Canadian Diabetes, Alzheimer, Muscular Dystrophy and Arthritis associations.

Junior Copywriter November 1985 – February 1986

Mitchler/Walker Marketing — Washington, D.C.

♦ Recruited to train as a copywriter, creating direct mail fundraising copy for two U.S. Senate re-election campaigns for The Hon. Richard Lugar and The Hon. Dan Quayle of Indiana.

U.S. Senate Front Office Receptionist — Publications Director February 1984 – October 1985

National Republican Senatorial Committee — Washington, D.C.

♦ Responsible for high profile U.S. Senate committee front office reception, phone system and hospitality in

major 1984 presidential election year.

♦ Promoted within one year to supervise production of bi-weekly donor newsletter (circulation 675,000) and bi-monthly donor magazine (285,000).

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Secretary and Member September 2014 – Present

MIP International — Bethesda, MD

♦ Responsible for email communications program and membership marketing to parent community of two independent schools.

Alumnae Class Representative and Reunion Chair September 1985 – Present

Roland Park Country School — Baltimore, MD

♦ Coordinate reunion events and fundraising every five years, and prepare annual articles for school magazine.

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Lower School, Middle and High School Grade Representative

Landon School (6th grade) — Bethesda, MD August 2014 – June 2015

Holton-Arms School (9th-10th grades) — Bethesda, MD May 2012 – June 2014

National Presbyterian School (1st and 6th grades) — Washington, D.C. May 2008 – June 2010

♦ Entrusted by administration to serve as parent-school liaison, manage communications and coordinate multiple events for class communities of twenty-five to eighty students.

Event Chair, Breakfast with Santa June – May 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

National Presbyterian School – Washington, D.C.

♦ Managed all program logistics, marketing and budget of elementary school’s family event for 600+ attendees and prospective families.

♦ Increased net revenues 50% by streamlining expenses and restructuring multiple activities.

♦ Recruited and coordinated 100+ volunteers -- and trained new leadership team of six parents.

Event Chair, Fall Festival August-November 2005

National Presbyterian School — Washington, D.C.

♦ Recreated and repackaged Parent Association's fall fundraising event for 600+ school community members.

♦ Raised net revenues of $6,000 compared to past break-even results.

Auction Solicitations Chair September 2003 – April 2004

Grace Episcopal Day School — Kensington, MD

♦ Increased gross revenues by 300% by implementing comprehensive direct mail marketing campaign that blanketed non-profits and businesses in the D.C. Metro area.

EDUCATION

♦ B.A. Political Science/Spanish ♦ Roland Park Country School Denison University, Granville, OH Baltimore, MD

ADDITIONAL PROFICIENCIES

♦ Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint

♦ Type 80+wpm

♦ Superior Writing, Editing and Proofreading Skills

♦ Website Management

♦ InDesign, Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

♦ Ability to quickly learn new technology and systems

♦ Conversational/Basic Spanish

♦ Constant Contact

♦ LinkedIn Profile — www.linkedin.com/in/NoelBradley

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST