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Working together to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through marketing and communications: social media; website; email; storytelling; advertising; data; etc...

Communications Coordinator - August 2018 – February 2023Administrative Communications Coordinator - November 2015 – August 2018• Utilize communication, technology, design, and marketing skills to impact the church and community beyond.• Partner with management/staff and key church leadership to align communications with Avondale’s mission and objectives.• Develop and manage ongoing communications plan across relevant media channels and methods to promote awareness and interest… Show more Communications Coordinator - August 2018 – February 2023Administrative Communications Coordinator - November 2015 – August 2018• Utilize communication, technology, design, and marketing skills to impact the church and community beyond.• Partner with management/staff and key church leadership to align communications with Avondale’s mission and objectives.• Develop and manage ongoing communications plan across relevant media channels and methods to promote awareness and interest in Avondale’s ministries, activities and brand. Avondale is a medium-sized church with children’s center, founded in 1944, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Avondale offers meaningful ways to engage your faith, connect, and serve others. Show less

Wholesale and retail food production company specializing in high-quality, natural foods. • Food production, packaging, sales, marketing, special events, inventory, regulatory compliance, and financials• Created a gourmet/artisanal food company from conception to store shelves• Co-organized large "shop local" events in collaboration with CPCC Small Business Center and Charlotte Center City Partners

Human Resources Director - 2009 to 2012Human Resources & Marketing Manager - 2004 to 2009Founded in 1910, Charlotte Country Club is a large, private top ten Platinum Club of America with a membership of 1,000 families and 200-250 staff.• Provided HR generalist services to 200+ staff and 45 seasonal staff in 12 departments. • Provided Marketing and Communications to membership, including all digital and print media. Hired an assistant and later divided the two areas, promoting… Show more Human Resources Director - 2009 to 2012Human Resources & Marketing Manager - 2004 to 2009Founded in 1910, Charlotte Country Club is a large, private top ten Platinum Club of America with a membership of 1,000 families and 200-250 staff.• Provided HR generalist services to 200+ staff and 45 seasonal staff in 12 departments. • Provided Marketing and Communications to membership, including all digital and print media. Hired an assistant and later divided the two areas, promoting her to marketing, while I kept HR. Show less

Tourism magazine promoting Nicaragua’s culture, history, and activities and offering ‘how to’ tourist information. • Worked with all facets of creating and producing a profitable magazine in a foreign country• Sales, account management, financials, distribution, marketing, proofreading, layout, photography, etc.• Between the Waves grew to a readership of 100,000 annually, distributed in three countries• Created largest circulating magazine in the country, company was… Show more Tourism magazine promoting Nicaragua’s culture, history, and activities and offering ‘how to’ tourist information. • Worked with all facets of creating and producing a profitable magazine in a foreign country• Sales, account management, financials, distribution, marketing, proofreading, layout, photography, etc.• Between the Waves grew to a readership of 100,000 annually, distributed in three countries• Created largest circulating magazine in the country, company was successfully sold Show less

Wholesale jewelry manufacturer specializing in designing and making jewelry for large department stores. • Provided HR generalist services to 100 employees and seasonal support of 85+ workers. • Managed the HR role during the company’s acquisition, transition to new owners, and mass layoff of 85% of staff. Declined position in the new Chicago home office.

Founded in 1982, AID Atlanta offers a broad range of services and is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, most comprehensive AIDS service organization working to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life for persons affected.• Recruited, trained, and placed volunteers in over 20 programs for an organization with 800 volunteers• Program Coordinator for AIDS 101, the largest education program of its kind in the Southeast• Organization voted “Best Place to Volunteer in… Show more Founded in 1982, AID Atlanta offers a broad range of services and is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, most comprehensive AIDS service organization working to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life for persons affected.• Recruited, trained, and placed volunteers in over 20 programs for an organization with 800 volunteers• Program Coordinator for AIDS 101, the largest education program of its kind in the Southeast• Organization voted “Best Place to Volunteer in Atlanta" by Creative Loafing during my tenure Show less