Catherine Turner Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Lead the design and implementation of leading-edge recruiting systems and processes for sourcing, recruiting and onboarding in the U.S. • Manage the new hire onboarding process and training for all U.S. employees • Oversee and implement processes to ensure a positive candidate experience with our drug and background provider• Identify and implement ways to streamline the recruitment process and decrease time to fill • Execute marketing and social media campaigns to create brand awareness and recruit top talent • Manage various vendors and recruiting sources including LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Handshake, Phenom People • Coordinate campus engagement events, fairs and conferences • Source, interview and recruit talent for summer positions in multiple locations working alongside the hiring managers to find top talent for their departments • Create and supervise the Summer Internship Program creating an impactful experience comprised of meaningful work, professional development trainings, networking opportunities, and social events for the interns, managers and the company• Successfully developed and launched the companies first Summer Internship Program in 2020 partnering with colleges, faculty and other organizations to increase brand awareness, proactively identify talent and recruit summer interns

Marietta, Ga, Us

• A founding team member who executed ongoing facility and project management, strategy and marketing initiatives, operational and technology processes and community development• Oversaw building and membership operations by managing timelines, schedules, budgets and vendor relationships to successfully execute projects • Led internal and external communication strategies to recruit, educate and update constituents • Managed the brand creation and execution processes through traditional and digital platforms adhering to brand guidelines and consistency • Spearheaded sales and growth strategies achieving member growth of over 1,000% in two years • Managed all financial aspects including audits, billing and budget reporting • Developed and oversaw the internship program and managed the marketing, recruiting and on-boarding hiring process of KSU students• Partnered with KSU faculty and staff to collaborate on student initiatives, programming and events • Developed and captained a thriving culture of 100+ members with a sense of community, business resources, member discount programs and events• Coordinated logistics for 150+ events and seminars for the business community, partners and startups • Managed the Board of Directors, quarterly meetings and engagement strategies • Responsible for hiring and training new employees on systems and all job functionsIgniteHQ is a startup coworking facility and business incubator in partnership with Kennesaw State University and the Cobb Chamber. We accelerate startups, cultivate job growth and provide market expansion resources in the Southeast.

Marietta, Ga, Us

• Managed vendor relationships for ongoing projects involving branding, marketing, social media, website creation, CRM system, room reservations and member portal• Recruited and interacted with entrepreneurial members, mentors, students, business community, and facilitated connections to help startups grow their business• Performed all invoice processing, financial reporting and budget development• Adhere to all Board of Regents guidelines as it relates to state funding, contracts and compliance• Managed and developed with KSU Facilities team the renovation plans, budget, vendors, partners and sponsors to open new facility• Oversaw facility operations of maintenance, security, supplies, meeting spaces and member needs• Recruited speakers and attendees and managed logistics and facility coordination for events• Supported the Executive Director by developing and implementing strategies and goals• Created board books, communicated updates and scheduled meetings with Board of Directors• Developed corporate documents, member database, application process and lease agreements• Compiled information from accountants and attorneys to establish a 501c3 nonprofit start-up and maintain the legal, trademark and IRS yearly required filings

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Coordinated and managed event content, logistics and registration for 8-10 monthly educational, informational and networking events onsite and offsite totaling over 600 events, attracting over 20,000 attendees over 6 years • Managed small business and entrepreneur memberships by facilitating business connections, handling client services and maintaining member profiles • Awarded MAC Leadership Award for coordinating annual Business Person of the Year Awards with 400 attendees, 12 finalists and 4 winners by managing the application and interview process, executing the promotions and marketing plan, processing sponsorship and ticket transactions, coordinating event logistics and managing a predetermined budget • Drafted, organized and maintained website event calendar, event content and registration, monthly email marketing newsletters, MAC promotional videos and social media tools • Coordinated vendors, contracts, budgets, catering, décor, and onsite operations for projects and events • Assisted with sales, client showings and logistics for Rooftop Pavilion and internal conference rooms • Supported the Vice President of Entrepreneurial Growth Services and the Vice President of Membership Development on planning and implementing effective member programs, activities and administrative duties• Trained and supervised two interns on the execution of event logistics and membership data • Communicated and executed Board of Advisors and Board of Directors receptions, meetings and event sponsorship opportunities• Managed 20 Ambassador Team volunteers to promote MAC, recruit new members and raise money for the annual Fundraising Campaign goal of $3.2 Million

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Assisted the coordination and collaboration of 20+ monthly networking and informational meetings • Assisted in selling, supervising and coordinating on site vendors and meeting planners for MAC events and Rooftop Venue • Maintained Clientele database for 4,000 members while providing almost 1,500 new members with information• Managed client services, catering, décor, AV, and on site operations for multiple MAC events • Supported operations, guest services and logistics of MAC Golf Tournament with 800 golfers at 6 courses, Annual Meeting with 1,000 attendees and Fundraising Campaign that raised $2.7 Million.

B.S. Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting

Mini Executive Mba - Executive Certificate In Business Strategy

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