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Tampa, Fl, Us

LivWell Community Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health and support services, education, and advocacy, as related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and viral hepatitis. Responsibilities as the Director of Development & Strategic Communications include:-Leading the development of all strategic planning initiatives-Ensuring the continuity of strategies to achieve long term organizational goals and communicating updates to the strategic plan to the organization.-Directing the coordination of internal and external events; including all planning, logistics, sponsorship coordination, marketing, and follow-up activities. -Developing a values-based marketing content strategy that aligns with the mission of the agency.-Refining and finalizing content and various media for all departments and the agency as a whole prior to dissemination. -Collaborating with staff and external sources to create a fundraising plan to focus on donor development and retention, and establish a donor program which is diversified over a variety of sources.-Coordinating and managing a wide variety of special projects to help attend to the needs of the agency.

Dippin' Dots are the world's first flash frozen beaded ice cream treat! Available at malls, fairs, festivals and major theme parks and water parks around the U.S. - and in 14 countries around the world - the Dippin' Dots story continues to embody fun and excitement for fans across the globe today!Responsibilities as Social Media Coordinator included: -Curating content calendars for a multitude of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn and Pinterest)-Writing unique, but cohesive, content for each platform-Communicating goals and needs with in-house designers to develop digital assets for use across various platforms-Photographing or videoing content, as needed-Encompassing a fun and positive brand voice at all times, while interacting with engaged fans via mentions, comments, direct messages and shares/retweets/reposts-Assisting Digital Marketing Specialist with developing digital marketing strategies, calendars and campaigns that were cohesive across our social media accounts and other digital media (i.e. website, email marketing, e-commerce)-Analyzing data and social media metrics to report back to Director of Public Relations & Digital Marketing each month*Also previously worked in this position from Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 & was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic*

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

LivWell Community Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health and support services, education, and advocacy, as related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and viral hepatitis. Responsibilities as Marketing & Communications Manager include:-Oversaw the complete rebrand of the agency from initial brand development through public relations efforts and continuous partnership development-Managing and creating content for all of the agency’s owned media, implementing various campaigns with strong target audiences-Working among an internal team to organize and implement strategic planning initiatives that will help the agency achieve short and long-term community impact centered goals

Paducah, Ky

Innovations Branding House is a hybrid agency, providing services of both a marketing firm and an advertising agency. We specialize in inbound marketing, developing strategies to attract your company’s ideal customers. Responsibilities as Brand Strategist included:-Conducting in-depth market research and brand analyses for our clients and their competitors-Compiling and analyzing information to determine unique brand offerings and marketing opportunities for our clients-Developing a comprehensive marketing strategy with a team of Designers, Content Strategists and Account Managers to pitch to clients-Assisting the team in assuring clients goals are being met and that marketing remains on-brand and goal oriented

Paducah, Ky

Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.Responsibilities as Employment Specialist included:-Developing job opportunities & assisting with placement for open jobs with local employers-Training clients to become "job-ready"-Assisting clients with finding/obtaining meaningful work-Providing/assisting with on-the-job training to encourage independence -Continuous contact with clients and employers to ensure job success-Overseeing individualized employment case management (including data input)-Scheduling public transportation and other community services, as needed

Clearwater, Fl

D1 Sports Training delivers athletic-based scholastic and adult training programs, expert coaching and the latest in sports therapy, all in a high-energy, motivating environment.Operations Assistant (April 2015-September 2015)Responsibilities as Operations Manager (March 2016-April 2017) included:-Served as key point of contact with members, with emphasis on providing the D1 customer experience. -Oversaw membership growth from initial marketing plan through set-up of new memberships and all retention efforts-Provided front desk sales assistance and collected/processed payments-Developed and implemented marketing efforts including social media management and special promotion events-Ensured accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and reporting through POS systems-Completed daily financial and statistical reports -Served as point of contact for vendors to ensure proper operations were maintained, including housekeeping, communications, retail sales, and supply items. -Oversaw staff meetings, continued education efforts, and training/adherence of the D1 Core Values-Assisted with human resource efforts-Overall point-of-contact of the facility - worked daily to ensure membership growth and retention through strong customer service and member relations

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

MMD Events specializes in distinctive event decor design and is renowned for creating events with edge and distinction.Responsibilities as Sales & Event Assistant included:-Assisted with entire sales process from client pre-screening through contract completion and execution -Oversaw finalization of sales contracts by ensuring all event information, specified details, and calculations were correct-Created and communicated all day-of event schedules-Tasked with overseeing various projects on event days and ensuring that they were completed correctly and in a timely manner -Assisted with day-of-event set-up, production, and break-down-Oversaw student interns and their work while on-site at events

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

CareerSource Tampa Bay's "Tampa Bay Intern" program was designed to connect employers and those seeking internship opportunities in both Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.Responsibilities as Resource Specialist included:-Coordinated all campus outreach initiatives for Tampa Bay Intern program-Promoted the TampaBayIntern.com website through multiple initiatives and increased registration on the site by 46% in 6 months-Assisted students with professional development and helping them find great internship opportunities-Oversaw organization of the 1st Annual Tampa Bay Intern Mixer that attracted almost 200 students and 20 employers; successfully filling over 50 internship opportunities in Tampa Bay -Developed content for social media platforms, various marketing materials, and other communication-Assisted with sponsorship program and obtaining partners

Cape Girardeau, Mo

1st Class Travel is a full-service travel agency in Southeast Missouri that offers travel services spanning from individual flights to full international vacation planning. Responsibilities as PR and Marketing Manager included:-Created content for social media sites and website-Maintained social media sites and website-Created email sales blasts-Maintained CRM systems (Clientbase System)-Organized marketing calendar and marketing material orders-Built long-lasting relationship with our clients through public relations and marketing efforts-Organized public relations efforts through local news, local Chamber of Commerce, etc.-Travel consulting, as needed

Cape Girardeau, Mo

Southeast Missouri State University is a public, accredited University with a student body of nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students.Responsibilities as an Admission Counselor:-Recruited prospective students in the state of Kentucky through high school visits, recruitment events, and social media platforms -Represented the University at all times while sharing information about financial aid and cost, academic program offerings, and student life-Reviewed applications and provided assistance to Assistant Director of Admissions Operations.-Provided guidance to students unsure about their college or career choices-Managed a highly competitive out-of-state territory and had proven success of interest and enrollment -Made cold calls to schedule visits at high schools-Conducted formal presentations about the university to groups of 20 or more-Met with students and their families during personal visits-Maintained connections with potential students through various forms of communication (social media accounts, email, postcards, and phone calls)-Remained independently motivated while working and making decisions with little to no supervision-Served as a SE101 Leader for new students to aid in college transitions and student success

Cape Girardeau, Mo

Southeast Missouri State University is a public, accredited University with a student body of nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students.Responsibilities as the Show Me Day Coordinator:-Coordinated University’s five largest open house recruitment events - each hosting over 900 attendees-Led collaboration with faculty, staff, and student organizations as well as prospective students and their families to ensure each event was a success-Oversaw event logistics including promotion, pre-registration, informational packet distribution, day-of event logistics, timeline creation and management, and other responsibilities as needed-Worked with venue event staff to determine set up and specifications of the event-Created information packets for attendees-Promoted the event via press releases, radio interviews, social media, and more-Represented & promoted the University at all times-Worked independently while making deadlines and exceeding expectations

Cape Girardeau, Mo/St. Louis, Mo

Strawberry Stitch Co. provides retail services for embroidery, custom screen printed t-shirts, monogramming, rhinestone apparel, vinyl clings for walls or cars, flags and banners along with a wide range of promotional products.Responsibilities as a Campus Sales Representative:-Created marketing campaigns to promote the brand on campus-Built clientele within the campus and community-Worked with clientele to determine any needs they may have-Created unique and creative designs for clients-Submitted orders and design work via email and telephone to ensure all specifications are met and the product would be exactly what the client ordered-Maintained strong customer relationships

Paducah, Ky

The American Society of Interventional Pain Prevention is a society that supports the needs of physicians who practice interventional pain management. Annual Meetings provide physicians with the highest caliber of educational programs alongside many networking opportunities with other physicians and exhibitors. Cadaver courses provide physicians with comprehensive hands on training to continue education and stay up to date on new practices. Interned at three Annual Meetings in Washington D.C.; 2010, 2011, 2012. Responsibilities:-Assisted Meeting Coordinator with organization of materials, set-up plans, and other necessary documents-Met with the Sales Director on property to clarify all needs and expectations-Photographed several aspects of the meeting (breakout sessions, vendor booths, networking events) to use for potential publications-Assisted Meeting Coordinator with any other needsCompleted site visits for 2013 Cadaver Course in Las Vegas, Nevada.Responsibilities:-Narrowed properties of interest to submit request for proposals-Reviewed and analyzed proposals from properties-Completed site visits at four of the properties in Las Vegas-Presented properties to the Meeting Coordinator to take to the board for decision

St. Louis, Mo

Hotel Ignacio is a AAA Four Diamond rated boutique hotel (51 rooms) located in the vibrant midtown area of St. Louis.Responsibilities as Public Relations Intern:-Acted as an assistant to all public relations, marketing, and sales opportunities-Created proposals, contracts, and group resumes for group bookings-Oversaw marketing efforts for specialty packages-Maintained relations with hotel partners through outreach initiatives -Attended sales meetings-Assisted with special events held at the hotel -Represented the hotel, along side the Director of Sales, at community meetings and events-Reported to Director of Sales for other tasks to be completed, as needed