Our mission is to promote the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other to move Charlotte forward. Our purpose is to show that running can make you healthier, happier, and more confident with no regard to age, cultural differences, gender, pace or experience.

Mr. Woodsmith is a family business started in 1975 by my grandfather. It has now grown to support the entire Mid-Atlantic region with multiple products in the seafood industry. I have assisted with:- Build and manage website- Define brand and differentiate product- Market business via digital channels using social, SEO, and web- Design specific artwork for each customer using the Adobe Creative Suite- Maintain client relationshipsGrew cliental from 35 to 100+ over a 3 month period.

- Event marketing through in-store events, local clubs, races, and other community events- Retail marketing to drive in-store sales during a time of internet craze- Create a marketing plan through digital, OOH, and non-conventional forms- Lead a team of 3 stores to help with community outreach- Plan and organize the city's largest road race series

- Market and coordinate the regions largest running event- Continually assist in the rebrand of the Charlotte Marathon from Thunder Road Marathon to move the community from awareness to growth and profit- Manage an internal and external marketing team to help execute print, digital, OOH, and social media marketing- Manage a team of 16 ambassadors that influence consumers and position the Marathon as a resource for local and regional runners- Partner with key national brands to legitimize our local presence through sponsorship- Setup at third party events (run clubs, ambassador events, store events, all other races put on by events team)- Plan and execute the largest racing expo in the region working with key partners like the Charlotte Convention Center- Partner and grow sponsorship through local and regional companies- Maintain the website and registration through WordPress and RunSignUp respectively- Ideation creation for the next generation of advertising- Be the voice of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon publicly and privately

Tech Talent South:TTS truly values community and fostering a strong ecosystem through dynamic and collaborative educational and networking events that bring together local startup/tech companies and local professionals. TTS students are able to immerse themselves in the community, fostering lasting personal and professional relationships with the best people in the community. Our supportive, non-intimidating, and collaborative community is filled with passionate, like-minded students on their way to doing great things. Along the way, you’ll get the mentoring you need from local professionals in relevant fields and the Tech Talent South staff.Responsibilities:• Social Media Management (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)• Planning for, executing, and analyzing paid social media campaigns• Engaging our existing audience and followers• Growing our reach by use of new and innovative strategies• Scheduling out relevant content to our various platforms• City expansion planning• Completing market research and laying the groundwork for future launches• Seeking out potential community partnerships• Locking down spaces for classes, workshops, and more• Completing future site-visits• Internal Culture Keeper

The Marketing Event Manager at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is responsible for the coordination of all public-facing events through collaboration with the rest of the Marketing Department. Typical events include the Whitewater Race Series, the Whitewater Film Series, River Jam, monthly festivals (March-October), and all third party/hosted events. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:· Act as the race director and serve as the face of the Whitewater Race Series events including planning, execution, and follow-up reporting· Work with the Food & Beverage Department and assist in the oversight of Adventure Dining events through vendor communication and coordination and a comprehensive understanding of the annual event calendar· Coordinate across departments leading up to and after each USNWC festival to ensure a positive guest experience· Collaborate with the Marketing Department in strategic meetings to ensure the continual growth and development of the USNWC brand in all targeted markets· Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the race/competition industry in each of the following disciplines: running, biking, climbing, kayaking, multi-sport, etc.· Stay active in third-party community events involving the active, outdoor lifestyle· Maintain availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required· Maintain accurate knowledge of activities, products, and services offered by the USNWC

Recruit breweries for the 5th Annual NC Brewers and Music Festival at Rural Hill.

-Assist with Marketing efforts-Social Media Marketing-Event Planning-Community Outreach-Create fun times

- Assist with day to day brewery operations- Front line of marketing the company to the tap room patrons

- Oversee all components – production, sales, promotion, and circulation – of Student Media Marketing.- Hire Creative Director, Sales Manager, Circulation Manager, Promotions Coordinator, and Account Executive’s- Proactively assess working environment to determine need and/or coordinate with the sales team extra training or development needed- Meets with the production and sales staff in order to make announcements and work out any problems that may arise- Meets weekly with the Senior Sales Coordinator to discuss sales performances, problems, and operations- Meets weekly with the Media Advisor to report performance of department and discuss staff ideas- Serves as liaison to publication staffs concerning ad placement, deadlines, and problems with space- Makes sure marketing staff payroll is finalized by last day of the month- Works with Marketing Advisor to establish an approved rate card- Monitors circulation and evaluates effectiveness- Works with Promotions Coordinator and Creative staff to develop and coordinate publicity, special events, promotions, etc.

Marketing/Sales/PR- Acquire 8-12 new accounts per week- Assist bringing in annual revenue of $150,000+

- Publish press releases weekly- Assist marketing team with new endeavors while sticking to a strict budget of a not for profit company- Create social media profiles on new platforms to reach new markets- Design flyers and hand bills for weekly events

- Develop in depth knowledge of entire product line- Create a friendly memorable experience for each customer

- Create weekly schedule for 25+ employees- Open/close restaurant daily- Hire/train new employees as needed

-CAD Drafter for the Civil Engineering Department-Surveying Assistant