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• Developed partnerships with Corporate arena to expose company to specific market

• Assisted Vice President of Fraternal Services to develop and achieve organizational leadership and growth strategy in southeast territory SALES• Analyzed territory reports to understand challenges, create solutions and produce tangible growth • Recruited, trained, and led over 100 staff to manage, share clear purpose and accountability to re-build an empire of tangible results through training and experience• Developed, executed and hosted 15 province trainings a year to re-energize relationships, set goals, identify challenges and leave with solutions to produce results• Responsible to achieve success of the Southeastern Region in 12 states encompassing 72 universitiesRELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT• Established and enhanced external partnerships through purposeful education and vision • Connected and inspired over 150 staff weekly to accomplish goals for the region• Prospected clients and renewed relationships through face to face and phone interactions and follow-up• Designed, staffed, coordinated, and executed educational events for 72 organizations annually • Presented seminars to members and key influencers to share organizational vision and reduce riskSALES THROUGH LEADERSHIP• Directed territory to aid organization in a 21% growth in membership since 2007• Produced a 25% increase in alumni involvement by training leaders to oversee local organizations • Professionally represented organization by presenting at 5 international and regional conferences • Led members in 2010- 2011 fiscal year, to exceed goals set by the organization2010 - 2011 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS• Achieved 160% of goal in newly chartered alumni associations• Exceeded regional philanthropic goal by 18%• Exceeded regional service goal by 8%• Produced 32% growth in regional conference attendance

• Designed and implemented employee review to enhance operations, staff and customer experience• Supported team by proactively managing operations and staff scheduling weekly• Provided exceptional customer service to improve experience and meet sales quotas

Coordinator, Challenge Education Center February 2003 - August 2006 Specialist September 2001 - February 2003Outdoor Instructor February 2001 - September 2001• Led and progressed an experiential learning center focusing on innovative leadership and team development to corporate organizations, young adults, individuals with disabilities, and older adults LEADERSHIP• Recruited, trained, and led 20 staff members annually to lead meaningful programming • Designed and led comprehensive annual staff retreats and monthly training to create a cohesive team• Created cohesive department through weekly meetings sharing assets, liabilities and end in mind • Developed instructional staff on program delivery through professional development• Focused on professional and organizational development by attending workshops and reading books on supervision, prioritizing projects, and management styles • Represented the university and field by sharing the experiential learning processLEADERSHIP SALES• Hosted over 200 business retreat groups from conception to evaluation • Designed and facilitated numerous corporate leadership programs for executives• Cultivated and maintained quality relationships that generated a 13% increase in revenue • Instructed a 3 hour leadership course for The School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation with 20 participants to create an understanding of situational leadership and group dynamics

Managed and executed strategic plan to successfully reach target audience and increase revenue for organizationRepresented organization by implementing 15 workshops annually on exercise and health awareness to medical professionals Conducted up to 10 individual Personal Fitness Test and exercise prescription to medical professionals weeklyDesigned and executed program for over 200 participants for the National Employee Health and Fitness DayInstructed 3 hour courses focusing on strength, flexibility and endurance to improve personal fitnessCreated and implemented recreation leagues for over 200 clients

Conducted up to 20 individual fitness assessments and prescription to clients a weekInstructed up to 3 fitness classes a week to increase health and wellness for clientsPromoted membership awareness but conducting over 10 new member workshops weeklyManaged over 10 volunteers to implement recreational programs in 5 leagues for over 200 employees Executed wellness plan to increase family fitness by implementing and coaching leagues for over 100 youthManaged over 100 volunteers to execute 5 Arthritis Foundation 5k/10k run/walk for clients

Meridian Study, Exercise leaderHuman Performance Lab, Assistant

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