Crystal Dunham (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, Nc

Oversaw the strategic planning, development and implementation of the portfolio of corporate sports marketing sponsorships and sports hospitality venues including brand development and brand awareness. Managed and executed sports marketing events.• Oversaw all aspects of sports and entertainment partnerships.• Coordinated all healthcare needs for sports partners throughout the year. Maintained the Personal Health Navigator system to ensure easy access to medical treatment and facilities while protecting medical privacy. • Managed department staff and oversaw department budgets. • Represented Novant Health at local community events.• Managed and tracked all ticket distributions for Novant Health. Ensured legal, audit and tax requirements were met for all tickets events.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Oversaw and developed various aspects of sponsored events. Provided direction and supported service line leaders on the direction of the department's involvement in corporate and philanthropic endeavors. Managed, executed and negotiated community sponsorship contracts.• Established and developed partnerships with businesses, non-profit organizations and civic groups such as Charlotte Center City Partners, the Charlotte Chamber and the United Way to keep leaders and management abreast of community needs.• Administered the Caring Beyond Our Walls employee giving campaign for 10,000 employees that included developing committees and overseeing fundraising activities.• Served as coordinator of the community benefit compliance program by developing and implementing policies and procedures that are aligned with the IRS charitable hospital guidelines.• Managed and planed multiple events with a budget of $400,000 that involved employees, community members, patients and partners including the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade, July 4th Spectacular, Cure by Design, and Race for the Cure working with organizations including Charlotte Center City Partners, the Charlotte Chamber, American Cancer Society and Komen Charlotte.

Charlotte, Nc

Facilitated hands-on training for adult volunteers for new Girl Scouts Series leadership program.

Charlotte, Nc

Consulted with various non-profits on community relations initiatives. Assisted with special events such as golf tournaments, luncheons and fundraising programs.

Charlotte, Nc

Supported President in the development of new program initiatives and various administrative projects. Established and updated Facebook and Twitter accounts resulting in increased publicity.Managed and coordinated event logistics and travel arrangements for conferences that streamlined the registration process. Maintained databases and created master calendars to effectively track promotional events.Conducted market research that exposed additional revenue streams.Promoted the HOPSports Training System to potential and existing customers at national, regional and local conventions and training sessions.

Charlotte, Nc

Community Relations and Program ManagementDeveloped and managed logistics of Panthers community-based initiatives, including the execution of national sanction programs and events such as NFL Play 60, Hometown Huddle and Community Quarterback Award Program.Fostered strategic relationships with key community stakeholders in the development and execution of community and philanthropic programming.Managed over 200 team, player, coach and staff appearances and events in the community, fulfilling team and department goals.Trained and supervised administrative staff on database management, meeting planning and other support functions across the organization.Developed fund raising programs, maintained grant proposals and served as liaison for team’s donor advised fund, Carolina Panthers Charities.Reviewed, compiled and responded to grant applications that included communications, maintaining database and preparing acknowledgment letters. Established and maintained key relationships with appropriate community organizations and partners representing the team at various charitable and community events. Produced annual community report on Panthers community outreach that was distributed to team owners, partners, corporate sponsors, and thousands of key business and non-profit partners.Oversaw departmental programs budget of $95,000, which included tracking costs and reconciling estimate to actual costs.Encouraged, recruited and provided direction to staff, players and coaches on their individual involvement in community initiatives and programs.Wrote press releases, prepared press kits, communicated to media and facilitated press conferences.

Charlotte, Nc

Event ManagementManaged all aspects of event development for key annual events including the fund raising, logistics, vendor recruitment, volunteer management, event execution, marketing and public relations.Conducted site visits, organized meetings, designed event layouts and oversaw set-up and breakdown of all events.Responsible for meeting budgetary goals, managing event logistics and reviewing and approving contracts with outside vendors for external and internal events.Facilitated team’s game day programs with responsibilities that included coordinating stadium collections, guests for presentations and charitable ticket programs.Supervised production of team’s signature fitness program which reached more than 50,000 elementary students. Duties included overseeing video/dvd production, brochures, posters, and merchandise. Created, produced and distributed promotional materials for internal and external events.Led annual review of events and programs conducted to determine success rates and furnish management with metrics on overall effectiveness.

AdministrationServed as liaison to sponsorship department to execute community elements of corporate sponsor agreements.Administered and coordinated employee's annual family services programs, United Way campaign and outreach initiatives. Oversaw day-to-day departmental administration and overall internal requests and project communications.Directed, trained, and encouraged volunteers for various special events and organizational needs.Supported director of community relations in the development of community initiatives for partnership proposals.

Master, Recreation, Sports & Tourism

Bs, Sport Administration

Activities and Societies: Sport Administration ClubSport Administration Club

Bs, Marketing

Activities and Societies: AASA, Ebony Choir, Student Government, Women's Track & Field Team, Resident AssistantMember women's track.