Provides executive leadership to the Burnet Chamber of Commerce. Acts as the liaison for the Chamber with other organization, Chamber membership, staff and the community.

As staff liaison for the Workforce Development Alliance, I helped coordinate the Teacher Externship program which matched 37 teachers to 26 job sites. I also helped facilitate the conversion of Manufacturing Day, an event to introduce high school students to manufacturing, to a week-long, virtual event with videos, interviews, and information about local manufacturers hosted on the Chamber's website.Staff liaison for five educational events. These events range from presentations by… Show more As staff liaison for the Workforce Development Alliance, I helped coordinate the Teacher Externship program which matched 37 teachers to 26 job sites. I also helped facilitate the conversion of Manufacturing Day, an event to introduce high school students to manufacturing, to a week-long, virtual event with videos, interviews, and information about local manufacturers hosted on the Chamber's website.Staff liaison for five educational events. These events range from presentations by community leaders to programs designed to help Chamber members achieve economic success. I also oversee 15 Chamber Circles, small group meetings designed to bring members together based on similar interests or busines life-cycle.Staff liaison for large, annual events. From the annual awards banquet to the golf tournament to an annual bridal show, I coordinate all logistics and ensure revenue goals are met. My role for these events includes managing a budget, selling sponsorship, and overseeing marketing efforts. Show less

Created a marketing plan and goals for Chamber event rooms to exceed revenue goal of $100,000. Oversaw event coordinator position to ensure goals are met.Coordinated, developed a budget, and marketed major Chamber of Commerce events that include:Annual Awards BanquetCommunity Impact Summit & Cornerstone AwardsGeorgetown Bridal Show, which includes 67 vendors and revenue over $31,000Annual Golf Tournament, which includes 144 players and raises over $32,000Bar-Bid-Cue… Show more Created a marketing plan and goals for Chamber event rooms to exceed revenue goal of $100,000. Oversaw event coordinator position to ensure goals are met.Coordinated, developed a budget, and marketed major Chamber of Commerce events that include:Annual Awards BanquetCommunity Impact Summit & Cornerstone AwardsGeorgetown Bridal Show, which includes 67 vendors and revenue over $31,000Annual Golf Tournament, which includes 144 players and raises over $32,000Bar-Bid-Cue Auction, which includes live & silent auction and games and raises over $47,000Georgetown Health & Wellness Expo, which includes over 45 vendors and raises over $12,000Coordinated two monthly and two semi-annual educational Chamber events. Other duties include maintaining the Chamber of Commerce and bridal show websites. Show less

Created a budget, marketed, and provided updates to the board on the Georgetown Event Center. Managed social media presence and website for the event rooms.Created Georgetown Bridal Show, a trade show with approximately 50 vendors netting nearly $20,000, in response to a budget gap. Created a budget, marketed, and handled logistics for the event.Oversee interns, websites, and advertising for the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.

Created the pricing structure and marketing plan to market the newly created Georgetown Event Center to Chamber members and to the public. Oversaw the monthly Breakfast Links program. Lined up speakers and sponsors.Maintained Chamber of Commerce website.

Led a team of 3-5 part-time sales associates in single coverage environment. Recruited 12 new associates primarily via networking. Trained each associate using provided company training materials. Performed monthly associate reviews for each associate to ensure customers received satisfactory service and to promote company and individual goals. Motivated and coached associates on how to improve their sales results. Performed quarterly inventories. Managed product lines to meet volume… Show more Led a team of 3-5 part-time sales associates in single coverage environment. Recruited 12 new associates primarily via networking. Trained each associate using provided company training materials. Performed monthly associate reviews for each associate to ensure customers received satisfactory service and to promote company and individual goals. Motivated and coached associates on how to improve their sales results. Performed quarterly inventories. Managed product lines to meet volume and profit targets. Tracked business results versus target. Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to increase business results. Executed promotions and tracked impact on sales.Achieved highest score in region on leadership portion of management exam. Ranked in top third of stand alone Watch Stations for profitability. Obtained over 110% of monthly target volume at completion of management experience. Show less