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Ria Schultz

@riaschultz

Program & events professional with a $1.5M grant, $28M budget, and 200+ events under my belt. Financial literacy, nonprofit ops, program coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead mission-driven programs and communications—owning end-to-end execution, partnering with funders and stakeholders, and using data to expand financial literacy impact.

I'm a program management and events professional with a background spanning nonprofit financial education, higher education administration, and financial services. My career has centered on taking on ambiguous, high-responsibility work early and delivering real, measurable results.

As Executive Director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Financial Capability, I led financial literacy programming that reached 5,800+ community members, growing program participation by 75% and overall reach by 230%. I authored and led a $1.5M grant proposal from first draft through full stakeholder approval, securing a decade of continued funding, and I facilitated 200+ free tax appointments annually through the VITA program, delivering over $16,000 in direct financial relief to clients navigating student loans, credit, and financial aid.

I also bring genuine event and budget management experience: I served as Head of Marketing for a music festival with a $600K+ budget, and as a two-year voting member of UNM's Student Fee Review Board, I helped evaluate and allocate a $28 million annual budget across university departments, presenting financial analysis directly to leadership.

My background also includes direct client relationship management (managing a $230K+ portfolio in Salesforce), banking operations (including sole custody of a $600K–$1M cash vault), and communications leadership (directing a six-person marketing team and growing digital engagement by 40%).

I'm drawn to roles where data-driven decision-making, program coordination, and genuine care for the people being served intersect, whether that's financial literacy education, nonprofit program management, development and grants, or event coordination. I'm currently based in Richmond, VA, and open to remote opportunities, or opportunities based in DC, Chicago, or New York City.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Associate

CoStar Group - Homes.com

Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 (11 months)

Managed a $230K+ portfolio of client relationships, analyzing performance metrics and market trends to build data-informed strategy recommendations.

Client Relationship Management Performance Metrics Market Trends Data Strategy Stakeholder Management

Client Service Associate Intern

Altalune Wealth Advisors, LLC

Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)

Coordinated onboarding, scheduling, and documentation for 100+ clients annually and served as the primary point of contact, achieving a 95% satisfaction rating. Facilitated financial literacy workshops tailored to diverse audiences.

Scheduling Financial Literacy Education Workshop Facilitation Stakeholder Communication

Director of Communications

ASUNM - University of New Mexico

Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)

Planned and executed 20+ event campaigns in partnership with eight campus agencies, managing timelines, vendor coordination, and day-of logistics to grow event engagement by 40%. Led communications and relationship-building efforts behind a $6M state legislative funding request and oversaw a six-person marketing team producing 150+ promotional materials annually.

Event Coordination Campaign Planning Vendor coordination Marketing Communications Stakeholder Management Team Leadership

Executive Director

Nusenda Center for Financial Capability - University of New

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Led end-to-end delivery of 200+ annual workshops and events, owning planning, logistics, partner coordination, and reporting. Authored and led a $1.5M grant partnership proposal to approval and supported a facilities expansion, delivering financial literacy programming and VITA services to thousands of community members.

Program Management Workshop Facilitation Event Logistics Partner Coordination Grant Strategy VITA Tax Appointment Support Financial Literacy Education

Lead Teller

Nusenda Credit Union

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

Supervised a team of 22 tellers and served as the first point of contact for member concerns, resolving issues with professionalism and discretion. Created training materials and quick-reference guides used branch-wide to prepare new staff.

Team Supervision Customer Service Issue Resolution Professional Discretion Training Materials Quick Reference Guides

Vault Teller

Nusenda Credit Union

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)

Held custody of a branch vault holding $600K-$1M in cash, forecasting cash flow and maintaining meticulous records across five teller stations. Ensured regulatory compliance through careful recordkeeping.

Cash Handling Vault Cash Flow Forecasting Regulatory Compliance Records Management Attention To Detail Multi Station Process Oversight