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Street Address Timber Creek LaneNewark, DE Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEObjective:To utilize my exceptional verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills along with my extensive past experiences in communications and marketing/sales coupled with my bold work ethic to advance my career in marketing.Specialties include: fundraising; event planning; strategic planning; brand identity; writing; implementing and sustaining successful marketing plans; garnering positive relationships with the multi-level professional personnel and clients; ability to correspond effectively and efficiently with diverse constituencies using several different methods of communication; overseeing and staying below large budgets; and organizing successful events from staff meetings to larger affairs. Motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills quickly. Able to coordinate multiple projects and communicate information clearly and accurately. Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision and within a fast-paced environment. Education: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Rhetoric, Minor in English Writing Graduated December 2006, GPA: 3.5Professional Experience:Mosaic of Delaware Newark, DE 19702Community Relations Manager, May 2022 - PresentResponsible for creating a community relations plan to engage and attract interest in Mosaics mission and services. A skilled communicator who can easily navigate conversations with volunteers and donors alike to convey Mosaics value and mission in a way that inspires others. Naturally brings a source of intensity and energy thats needed to recruit, motivate, and support Mosaics volunteer teams. Enjoys meeting new people and easily forms solid, genuine, and mutually rewarding relationships which promotes awareness and drums up donations. Raised $86,000 at first-ever fundraiser luncheon when goal was only $50,000 in April 2023. Coordinates and executes a community awareness plan that involves building partnerships and sharing stories to support and advance Mosaics mission. Cultivates church related activities to enhance awareness and establish contacts throughout the local faith community. Builds and executes targeted community awareness campaigns and develops strong donor relationships. Nurtures donor relationships and solicits gifts and contributions. Collaborates with national office support teams to research, prepare and submit grant proposals and applications for funding. Serves on many committees including local leadership, Secretary of the Rotary of Christiana, VP of Downes Elementary PTA, Champion of the Mosaic National IDEB program and chair of REC/EAC, which includes event planning for the Delaware agency year-round for donors, volunteers, staff, individuals in service and families and community members.Lyons Companies Wilmington, DE 19809Communications and Branding Specialist, December 2020 - May 2022 Developed effective corporate communication strategies. Wrote and managed internal communications(memos, newsletters etc.) Drafted content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company websites and social media pages. Made all updates and changes to the website. Promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on the companys behalf. Used phenomenal communication and copywriting skills and experience in corporate communications and project management. Organized initiatives and planned events such as the annual Economic Forecast held at the University of Delaware. Liaised with the media and handled requests for interviews, statements etc. Fostered relationships with advocates and key persons. Collaborated with marketing professionals and insurance team to produce copy for advertisements and clients. Successfully assisted in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership. Developed proposals, powerpoints, and ran seminars for current and prospective clients.FlightSafety International Wilmington, DE 19720Client Relations Specialist, June 2017 - April 2020 Work as the sole sales and marketing associate for two locations, speaking to an average of 55 clients per month to retain their business. Use exceptional verbal and written communication to ensure customers satisfaction with FlightSafety and their training programs. Establish excellent rapport with customers while working with them directly as well as FlightSafety Account Executives, Sales and Management teams. Assist with certain marketing ventures in both Delaware and New York City locations. Utilize sales skills to secure contracts. In the first 6 months, personally secured $425,000.00 in revenue.Alderson Broaddus University Philippi, WV 26416Director of Marketing and Communications, July 2011-June 2016 Work closely with all academic and administrative divisions to maintain University brand, plan events for current students throughout the year by developing successful marketing plans, act as mentor to several students, assist in recruitment efforts of University by selling the school to prospective students, and serve as communication specialist for campus. Work directly with the president and other high-level executives to assist in writing of his speeches, letters, proposals, reports, and publications as well as developing strategies to increase student recruitment and revenue. Act as media relations specialist for University. Write press releases regarding events and students for the entire University community and send them to all media outlets. Work closely with all local media outlets and establish good relationships. Set up interviews between media and college personnel and/or students. Plan successful press conferences. Discover, research and write all web stories. Handle crisis communication with poise, while working with campus security, local law enforcement, and crafting statements for media. Oversee employees in the office which included 30+ colleagues. Act as the editor and main writer for the Universitys alumni magazine AB Times. Give presentations on the Marketing & Communications Division biannually to the Board of Trustees each fall and spring. More past experience and references are available upon request. |
