Amy Ellington Email and Phone Number

• Chaired scholarship selection committee for Jeffery C. Mork Award - (Nov 2014-Present)• Served on planning team for Texas Crew’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - (Oct 2019)• Participated in search committee for new Head Coach - (Apr 2013)• Launched and coordinated multi-city Alumni Happy Hour series - (Jul 2011-Mar 2016)• Fostered cross generational relations through communication and engagement efforts• Secured donations through active alumni outreach and planning of fundraising campaigns• Connected Texas Crew with Macy’s ‘Shop for a Cause’ fundraising opportunity (2008)• I was first invited to partner with TCF and subsequently elected to various executive board roles due to my alumni status and relevant project management and communications experience.

• Project managed employee and community facing events:- Grand Opening Celebration and Community Festival attracting 4,500 attendees (May 2017)- Daikin Day with the Astros, the Dynamo and at The Park as well as The Daikin Games, drawing 3,500 attendees - (Sep 2019, Oct 2018, Oct 2017)- Spirit Days - (Sep 2018, Aug 2019)- Our Volunteers Rock and We Love our Volunteers - (Feb 2019, Feb 2018)- Employee educational sessions on financial fitness, budget friendly cooking demos, and stress reduction methods• Managed content creation and delivery:- Coordinated Weekly Update email for audience of more than 6,000- Served as editor for employee magazine- Designed presentations illustrating project scope and vision- Developed digitally focused communication and campaign materials- Crafted messaging for Social Media- Styled employees and art directed photo shoots- Developed scripts- Coached and prepared employees for green screen filming- Tailored employee quotes- Participated in group brainstorm sessions and story board creation- Mentored interns and junior staff members • Organized and led cross functional project teams to:- Encourage collaboration across departments for company events and initiatives- Enhance registration process by integrating employee records into sign-up- Streamline payment collection through payroll deduction • Partnered across various functions, including:- Engineering, Finance, HR, Legal, Logistics, IT, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales and Software Applications• Communicated with internal and external stakeholders, including:- Employees at every level- Business Unit leaders- CEO Staff and members of Executive Leadership team- Vendors including: Memorial Hermann, Aramark, and Wells Fargo - Members of the Greater Houston community including: business and civic leaders, residents of the City of Waller, school personnel, parents and students• Served as ‘next in command’ in absence of Communications Director.

• Managed marketing and communications for programs delivered by HR for the total company, approximately 6,000+ employees• Developed campaigns to ensure messages were effectively communicated• Managed vendor relationships to make sure services were delivered to the expected level and excelled in holding suppliers accountable for any short falls, negotiating concessions accordingly• Learned new software skills within the Adobe Suite such as In Design and Illustrator in order to create communication pieces by location and improve employee engagement with company programs • Served as editor for the company newsletter and oversaw the work of a contract writer and graphic designer • Assisted with key initiatives including Open Enrollment, 401K, Biometric Screenings, Mobile Mammograms and Employee Wellness, with emphasis on providing direction and marketing support for Health Coach • Collaborated with vendor on contest to re-launch employee discount program, resulting in 600 new registrants in one month• Planned the annual Holiday luncheon for the Houston area, a project that involved coordinating delivery of 4,250 meals across three shifts and multiple locations with a tight budget of approximately $50k

• Mastered payroll fundamentals and served as back-up for Team Lead• Traveled throughout Houston and Dayton, TN to assist with Biometric Screenings, Online Health Assessments, Employee Surveys and Focus Groups for Project Manager, translating in Spanish as needed• Conducted New Hire Orientations weekly and partnered with Marketing to write script, serving as the voice for New Hire Orientation video• Revamped Safety Shoe program and simplified process to ensure accurate accounting disciplines were implemented and maintained

• Managed a well-organized interview process with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining excellent communication with candidates, recruiters and hiring managers • Reduced cost of air travel by working with hiring managers to schedule interviews for out of town candidates at least two weeks in advance • Decreased ground transportation costs by negotiating shuttle service for candidates from hotel to all Houston area interview sites at zero cost to company• Organized New Hire Orientations and Plant Tours for all company locations throughout Houston

• I grew a loyal client base by building strong one-to-one relationships and further developing my networking skills.• First discovered L.K. Bennett when I met the Store Manager through my executive personal assistance work. • After almost eight years of service, I carried the unique distinction of having been the third most tenured employee in the country, alongside the CFO and top store manager.• In 2019, L.K. Bennett London filed for administration. Shortly thereafter, all stores located in its U.S. based subsidiary ceased operation.

• As a proud dual citizen of both Canada and America, I leveraged my Canadian roots to play a strategic role within the Canadian Club of Houston (CCoH), cultivating its member base through increased programming and benefit offerings.• The CCoH is an organization dedicated to promoting Canadian culture and commerce in the City of Houston. More than 15,000 Canadians have chosen to build careers, lives, and relationships in our City. It is CCoH's mission to bring these Canadians together, providing events and resources to help them connect with opportunities and key businesses in Houston.• I was first introduced to CCoH while leveraging Macy’s unique resources and product offerings for a local event, “Bringing the Spirit of the Winter Games to Houston.”

• I provided professional services for my client on a wide variety of projects which required accounting and legal support, as well as highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.• My client was referred to me by her accountant, with whom I worked as a core member of the leadership team for the Canadian Club of Houston.

($23.0 million, less cosmetics)• I learned much in my ten years with Macy’s and was eager to market my skills outside of a traditional retail setting.

($10.0 million) - Added Sportswear responsibility - (Oct 2008-Jun 2009) ($8.2 million) - Added Juniors responsibility - (Apr 2007-Oct 2008)($6.3 million) - Intimate, Dresses, Moderate - (Feb 2006-Apr 2007)• I was awarded Sales Manager of the year for two consecutive years and promoted to one of five Assistant General Manager roles for the District, a senior level management position with multiple executive reports.

($4.2 million) - Intimate, Hoisery - (Jul 2003-Feb 2006)($2.2 million) - Jewelry & Watches - (Apr 2002-Jul 2003)($1.1 million) - Accessories & Handbags - (Oct 2001-Apr 2002)• I was invited as one of top 30 Area Sales Managers in the District to interview for Group Sales Manager role and was one of two promoted to Group Sales Manager, an introduction to senior management with one executive report.• I began working at Macy’s as a result of its merger with Foley’s in 2006, which ultimately led to my future career growth within the company.

(Women’s Accessories)

(Women’s Shoes)• I was recruited for the Executive Training Program at May Department Stores during on-campus interviews held during my senior year of college.

• I spent the summer of my junior year of college at the Don Rowing Club in Mississauga, Ontario, with the intention of finding a low key job while pursuing my competitive rowing goals. Instead, I landed an internship in Downtown Toronto in the Point of Sales division at Citibank Canada.• I made the daily commute from Mississauga to Toronto on the GO Train after our practices each day, and on the weekends found myself competing in races spanning the province of Ontario, including a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana where my team ultimately raced to a third place finish at US Nationals.