PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHIEF OF STAFF
Served as direct support and strategic advisor to CEO & Owner of multiple businesses. Developed and executed budget goals with Supervisors across multiple departments; assisted with annual budgeting. Assisted with the acquisition, construction management, and marketing of new locations as well as team hiring, onboarding, and adjusting staffing models as needed. Ensured team members adhered to all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: opening and closing tasks, cash handling policy, deposit and safe routines, coaching and counseling, and POS operations.
CONTENT MANAGER
Content writing for all blogs, website, and digital and print pieces. Monitored SEO logistics and consistently made changes as necessary. Re-branded and monitored all digital and print materials to ensure productions followed guidelines. Social Media planning, posting, and monitoring. Used NetSuite and Constant Contact for e-mail campaigns and tracking customer trends. Proofreading. Responsible for internal and external digital communication. Designed 2019 catalog and managed print relations. Edited and organized all project photos using SmugMug. Trained Sales team upon release of new Marketing materials. Designed digital and print collateral using Adobe Suite. Redesigned and built website from scratch.
FREELANCE WRITER AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Support clients through research, writing, and proofreading content as well as managing social media accounts.
MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER
Designed and produced all internal, external, and digital communication materials – both digital and print. Managed, executed, and evaluated three annual luncheons across North Carolina resulting in a 108% increase over goal in fundraising. Recruited and managed volunteers. Developed and executed re-branding efforts. Maintained budget database. Cultivated relationships with donors and volunteers. Managed and rebuilt website.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Negotiated advertising rates with media suppliers. Secured contracts from brand partners. Received and tracked all media invoices. Wrote and edited advertorial copy and supplied product graphics. Project management. Assisted with local and regional events.
SPECIAL EVENTS ADMINISTRATOR
Accounting. Invoicing. Processed sponsorships. Billing. Database management. Monitored office compliance with cash handling. Recruited and trained volunteers. Maintained website. Created e-mail campaigns to drive fundraising. Built spreadsheets. Event planning and set-up.
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Large & Small Corporations
Nonprofits
Service Industry
Startups
Volunteer Work
DESIGN
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital & Print Production
E-Blasts
Graphic Design
Photography
Printing
WordPress
LEADERSHIP
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Goal Setting
Organization
Project Management
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
Training
WRITING
Data Analyzing & Literacy
Microsoft Office
Press Release Writing
Proofreading
Research
Social Media Management
Event Management
Budgeting
Fundraising
Logistics
Pricing Negotiations
Vendor Management
Volunteer Recruiting & Training
COMMUNICATION
Active Listening
Content Writing
Customer Service
Internal & External Communication
Press Release Writing
Public Speaking
REFERENCES
KIM JONAS
Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator
ED MANER
Chief Development Officer
KELLIE LAVENDER
National Market Development Officer
KATHERINE LONG
Development Officer
CINDY JAHNKE
Office Manager
INSPIRED BY
travel, architecture, scenery, and experiences.
I believe that every adventure – whether it seemed like a right or wrong turn at the time – has lead me to be the well-rounded person that I am today. With 10+ years of experience in the service industry and 5+ years in Marketing and Event Planning and Development, I have learned that every person I meet along the way helps to improve both my personal and professional lives.
INSPIRED BY
travel, architecture, scenery, and experiences.
I believe that every adventure – whether it seemed like a right or wrong turn at the time – has lead me to be the well-rounded person that I am today. With 10+ years of experience in the service industry and 5+ years in Marketing and Event Planning and Development, I have learned that every person I meet along the way helps to improve both my personal and professional lives.