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Soufrière, Saint Lucia

• Rescued & cared for stray, abandoned, injured or abused animals on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia • Actively pursued animals in danger across the island and safely brought them into shelter care• Identified ways to support strays, including feeding routes and partnerships with local volunteers• Pursued and executed trap-neuter-release opportunities when available• Distributed food and meds to at-risk pet owners• Composed, posted and promoted adoption bios and behavioral checklists for each animal in care• Ensured accuracy of all animal data and tracked in PetPoint, Airtable and internal GDrive • Supervised adoptions and adopter relations, including post-adoption vetting requirements• Facilitated the booking of all transfer flights on/off the island, including cargo and in-cabin• Acted as the on-island airport, airline, vet and government liaison• Prepared kennels, paperwork & volunteers for flights on/off the island • Identified opportunities to promote and expand the flight parent volunteer program • Authored content for the website, social media, email newsletter, traditional media and print marketing• Spearheaded fundraising efforts, including corporate sponsorships, grants, swag & giving campaigns• Managed donor relationships and pursued opportunities to recognize contributors • Maintained supply wishlists and coordinated the transport of items to Saint Lucia • Oversaw operational budgeting and ensured all receipts/invoices were paid and accounted for• Capitalized on opportunities to promote the brand through various platforms• Coordinated event appearances in Saint Lucia, Canada and the USA• Managed local staff hiring program, including salary distribution and retention• Established virtual volunteer program structure and created policies, procedures and best practices • Monitored all volunteer activity and provided frequent feedback and evaluation• Maintained accurate inventory of all crates, food, meds and other shelter supplies

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Provided full real estate services as a licensed broker in North & South Carolina to buyers, sellers, renters and investors• Managed all marketing for a Top Producing agent including email newsletters, social media and print advertising • Drafted, uploaded and filed all paperwork as it pertained to each real estate transaction to ensure compliance on state, local and company levels• Attended showings, listing appointments, inspections, closings and all other appointments related to the real estate transaction • Acted as an agent assistant by completing various administrative tasks including scanning, filing, contact database management, handling checks/deposits, installing/removing signage and lockboxes, etc. • Conducted market research and evaluated current trends to equip clients with relevant data to assist in the home buying/selling process

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

· Built community through the Charlotte Knights brand by pinpointing potential partnerships and opening doors for ideation and collaboration · Maintained an active presence in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors by setting one-on-one meetings, attending networking or educational events and supporting local organizations through personal involvement · Organized and promoted volunteer opportunities for front office staff, players, coaches and corporate partners · Secured media coverage for community or player-related events and worked with internal social media, entertainment and communications departments to ensure self-promotion on all Knights channels · Conceptualized, researched, planned and executed special events both at BB&T Ballpark and in the surrounding community · Created once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for fans, staff, sponsors and players through service· Wrote content for community-related initiatives for the game program, website, social media, Minor League Baseball and other publications/digital outlets · Worked directly with the ticket sales and sponsorship departments to support sales through community relations programming and events· Identified, articulated and sold community-related inventory as part of the corporate sponsorship team · Served as the player/coach housing liaison and maintained relationship with residential and furniture partners · Acted as the Executive Director of Charlotte Knights Charities which includes Board of Trustees enrollment and management, financial oversight, programming, special events and fundraising · Reported all community-driven efforts executed by the club to Minor League Baseball, Charlotte Knights Charities Board of Trustees, ownership and other local/national stakeholders · Managed two (2) full-time staff members (Community Relations Manager & Entertainment Coordinator) and up to four (4) seasonal/part-time staff members (Guest Services and Associates/Interns)

Round Rock, Texas

· Increased brand awareness through partnerships and collaboration between the Round Rock Express and local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, and civic groups· Organized volunteer opportunities for front office staff, players, coaches and fans to encourage a more service-minded business and community· Oversaw the philanthropic arm of the organization, including donation requests, corporate giving, fundraising and other charitable campaigns executed by the team · Tracked, documented and reported all community-driven efforts executed by the club to Minor League Baseball, local government, board of directors, the Central Texas community, etc. · Assisted in planning and executing marketing campaigns, theme nights, special promotions and company-wide initiatives· Created and posted content for the Express website, social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat), playbill, and additional marketing material· Managed the E-Train weekly online newsletter (80,000+ subscribers) including content, layout, and distribution· Collaborated with players and management to create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for fans in the community· Secured speaking engagements and event appearances for Spike (mascot), players/coaches, and front office staff · Hired, trained and managed a variety of seasonal interns and part-time staff · Leveraged relationships in the community to secure financial sponsorship as well as season, suite, group and merchandise sales · Served as event staff at Ryan Sanders Baseball events such as Big League Weekend, Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam, Spirit Fest, and more

Round Rock, Tx

Arlington, Tx

· Populated brand awareness through outreach campaigns targeting local businesses and organizations· Researched current trends in events both inside and outside of sports-oriented organizations· Maintained a leads/sales database and formulated reports on weekly/monthly progress· Negotiated and drafted proposals, event invoices and contracts for prospective events· Built relationships with potential clients by hosting them at the ballpark for site visits, tastings, layout meetings· Collaborated with our in-house catering, security, parking, grounds, customer service, and operation departments to ensure congruity before, during and after events· Oversaw the successful execution of events as an on-site coordinator and event staff supervisor

Arlington, Tx

• Assisted new and current clients in organizing and executing both large and small scale group and company events or outings• Generated new business through cold-calling and setting up in-ballpark appointments with organizations, companies, and individual ticket buyers• Serviced pre-existing and new accounts in all season ticket, suite, or group needs• Tracked and analyzed current market trends in order to best tailor a product to a particular client's needs• Maintained accurate record of calls, potential buyers, current clients and sales numbers• Upheld a high level of customer service with all clients and potential buyers to influence repeat business and referrals • Represented the Rangers organization at various fundraising, networking, and marketing events throughout the DFW• Assisted in the development and growth of myself and of my colleagues, including new hires, through various training activities

Canton, Massachusetts

• Organized and facilitated all materials and logistics for events such as athlete media appearances, “Bring Your Kids to Work Day”, key national and local conferences, corporate trainings and presentations• Researched funding and partnership opportunities and drafted grant applications, one of which earned BOKS $25,000 in 2012 • Attended and observed BOKS classes around Boston and evaluated each program/trainer • Collaborated directly with an evaluator (National Institute of Out of School Time) to create, distribute, input, and analyze assessment surveys • Proposed and executed changes to the monthly newsletter, bulletin board, curriculum and other collateral• Compiled research, testimonials, data, and original copy that was used for the launch of BOKS’ new website• Initiated a volunteer outreach campaign to local colleges and universities to create service-learning partnerships • Assumed responsibility for BOKS’ Twitter, seeing an increase in followers by 57% in three months

• Managed and corresponded with volunteers including check-in and game night assignments• Facilitated the 50/50 raffle at all home games and staffed other events, such as the Annual Harbor Cruise

• Assisted in organizing all public relations for The Walk for Hunger, a 40,000+ person event to raise money for 400 emergency food programs in Massachusetts• Executed public relations campaigns by drafting and distributing press releases, mailings, advisories, and PSA’s• Wrote and researched a competitive analysis on The Greater Boston Food Bank and Project Bread• Compiled and composed a 20 page Intern Survival Guide for the organization and trained new hires

• Coordinated, planned, and staffed all Foundation events such as Bruins home games, the Winter Classic, Ice & Dice Casino Night, memorabilia signings, and “Take the Ice” benefitting the Starlight Children’s Foundation • Summarized 100+ grant proposals for the Board and communicated frequently with all applicants and donors• Processed donation and athlete appearance requests from both internal and external organizations or individuals • Summarized and compiled daily progress reports and meetings for up to five senior team members • Interviewed and trained new interns on all policies and procedures

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies - Organizational Communication, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Delta Zeta Sorority (Homecoming, Historian, Formal, Song, Co-op Chairs, Nomination Committee).

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: High Honors, Varsity Lacrosse, Student Government (Secretary), Peer Outreach Club, Spanish Tutor, The Talon.