Brandi Lester

Brandi Lester's work experience includes:

- Director of Development and Community Relations at Interfaith Works since 2015.

- Senior Manager, Major Gifts at United Way of the National Capital Area from 2010 to 2015. Responsibilities included creating and executing strategic development plans for a portfolio of over $2.0 million in charitable donations, managing volunteers, and donor retention and growth.

- Account Manager at AT&T Interactive in 2009. Successfully sold SEO, SEM, and SEI advertising solutions to small and midsize businesses in the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia area, consistently exceeding sales goals.

- Network Coordinator/Account Executive at Interep Radio Sales from 2004 to 2008. Worked on nationwide interactive advertising campaigns for clients such as Home Depot, Splenda, Krystal Corporation, and Hotels.com. Conducted market research and prepared visual presentations for agency pitches.

Brandi Lester attended Valdosta State University from 1999 to 2003 and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a focus on Speech Communications.