Mary Gray
About Mary Gray
Mary Gray serves as the Recognition and Events Director at Atlantic Health System, where she has significantly boosted event attendance and revenue. With a background in special events management and a degree in Human Resources Development from Fordham University, she has held various roles in notable organizations, including Toys R Us and Chilton Medical Center.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Mary Gray has served as the Recognition and Events Director at Atlantic Health System since 2017. In this role, she has significantly increased event attendance and revenue for the Foundation, achieving over $750,000 in gross and net revenue within her first year. She administers the Friends of the Foundation concierge program, which enhances the hospital-stay experience for top donors. Additionally, she synchronizes sponsorship benefits to ensure proper recognition of corporate and individual sponsors, thereby improving donor relations.
Previous Experience in Special Events Management
Prior to her current position, Mary Gray worked at Chilton Medical Center as the Manager of Special Events and Stewardship from 2014 to 2017. She developed and implemented a comprehensive annual production timeline for Foundation Special Events, aligning these events with the strategic plan of the medical center. Before that, she served as the Assistant Director of Special Events at Fordham University from 2006 to 2012, where she contributed to various event initiatives.
Career at Toys R Us
Mary Gray worked as the Special Events Manager at Toys R Us from 2012 to 2014, operating in both Wayne, NJ, and New York, NY. In this position, she was responsible for planning and executing special events that contributed to the company's marketing and engagement strategies.
Educational Background
Mary Gray studied at Fordham University, where she earned a Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Human Resources Development with a focus on Higher Education and Program Planning from 2007 to 2010. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from 2002 to 2006.
Early Career and Skills Development
Mary Gray began her career as a Publicity Assistant at St. Martin's Press in 2006, where she worked for five months. This early experience in publicity contributed to her skills in event management and communication, which she later applied in her roles at Fordham University and other organizations.