Manage various development activities which resulted in significant raise of more than $200,00 yearly for scouting efforts in North Central Alabama. Develop and implement communications strategies for community outreach and public relations. Spearhead arrangement and coordination of different events to ensure delivery aligns with agreed budgets, set objectives, and target audience expectations. Oversee performance of volunteering staff to ensure adherence with quality standards, best practice procedures, and regulatory policies. Monitor event website to improve engagement and produce content for marketing material whilst maintaining development of database.• Raised more than $100,000 annually through special competition named "The Sporting Clays Classic".• Created all competition content to safeguard compliance with event specific tone and objectives.

Fronted production and maintenance of different meaningful programs that enriches lives of boys/young men and contributes to entire community. Developed and nurtured effective and productive relationships with community members/influencers to establish highly visible programs and activities for Scouts that promote organization. Applied continuous inclusion and collaboration with volunteers during coordination of community outreach programs, events, and other projects.Led the development and implementation of strategic fundraising campaigns with I- C-5 methodology.• Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain solid relationships.• Employed I-C-5 methodology to head development and execution of strategies to raise funds.

Reporter and staff writer for daily newspaper with weekend circulation of 25,000. Conducted in-depth research to gather all information directly related to specified subjects, including education, crime, and county government. Produced features in line with day-to-day deadlines and long-term pieces such as state political matters like illegal immigration. Utilized various social media platforms to for public relations and research on newsworthy stories.• Established and nurtured strong liaison and corporation with Calhoun County business and political leaders.• Contributed towards The Star's award-winning investigative journalism project called Alabama Fact Check.