1. Steph Salvia
Experienced Nonprofit Director
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SKILLS
Nonprofit management
Leadership
Communications
Public Relations
Outreach
Marketing
Sponsorship
Social Media Strategy
Events
Budgeting
Public Speaking
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University
of WI-Milwaukee
Master of Arts,
Gerontology,
Mount Mary University,
Milwaukee
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member (Past President)
North Shore Junior Women’s
Club 2009-Present
Member (Past President)
Whitefish Bay Schools PTO
2011-Present
414.202.5754
eventbychance@gmail.com
linkedin.com/steph-salvia
History of successful management, development,
and promotion of Brady Street’s Business
Improvement District (BID #11) and Downer
Avenue’s Business Improvement District (BID#41)
which together include 130 properties with a total
assessed value of over $80 million.
Refined relationship-building skills and experience
working collaboratively with diverse groups and
key stakeholders to achieve annual objectives
while complying with State, City and local BID by-
laws.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Director
Brady Street Business Improvement District
(BID#11) - Milwaukee, WI 2008-Present
Downer Avenue Business District (BID#41) –
Milwaukee, WI 2015-Present
• Effective leadership of a nonprofit
board; supporting board leadership
and managing board committees to
ensure the advancement of strategic
goals
• Created a strong brand presence on
social media through Facebook,
Twitter, and e-newsletters.
• Increased attendance and revenues
for all events through successful
marketing, securing sponsorships,
fulfilling staffing needs, and
completing all other necessary
logistical processes.
• Expertly serve as primary media
contact directing publicity, consumer
awareness and managing complex
and sensitive media matters.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Aurora Health Care- St. Luke’s South Shore –
Cudahy, WI 2000-2007
• Experienced liaison between the
community and non-profit hospital.
• Coordinated our local Tobacco
Control coalition, which led to a 10%
decrease in youth smoking rates
within four years.