Dana J. Smith Email and Phone Number

Licensed Life Insurance Agent/ Business Builder with 3 years of experience in sales, customer service, and financial planningProficient in analyzing customer needs and developing tailored solutionsExtensive knowledge of life insurance products and servicesSkilled in leveraging relationships with clients to provide superior customer serviceExpert in providing comprehensive financial guidance to clientsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsSelfmotivated with… Show more Licensed Life Insurance Agent/ Business Builder with 3 years of experience in sales, customer service, and financial planningProficient in analyzing customer needs and developing tailored solutionsExtensive knowledge of life insurance products and servicesSkilled in leveraging relationships with clients to provide superior customer serviceExpert in providing comprehensive financial guidance to clientsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsSelfmotivated with strong organizational and time management abilitiesPlease send an email to dcallawaysmith@primerica.com to set up an appointment. Show less

• Secure corporate engagement through structured volunteer programs, sponsorships, and event participation• Report grant activity, targets, and calendar to Journeys in Community Living leadership• Manage and implement fundraising strategies and plans for all development and philanthropic activities• Collaborate with the board of directors, staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders to develop and manage effective fundraising campaigns• Establish and maintain relationships with… Show more • Secure corporate engagement through structured volunteer programs, sponsorships, and event participation• Report grant activity, targets, and calendar to Journeys in Community Living leadership• Manage and implement fundraising strategies and plans for all development and philanthropic activities• Collaborate with the board of directors, staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders to develop and manage effective fundraising campaigns• Establish and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations, major donors, and other sources of funding• Develop and manage a comprehensive annual giving program to maximize donations and outreach• Coordinate special events, campaigns, and other development activities to increase donor awareness and engagement• Manage budgets, expenses, and revenue related to development activities• Digital Marketing includes website, social media, email campaigns, text, peer-to-peer giving campaigns, and newsletters• Manage annual, event, and campaign expense budgets as established in cooperation with Journeys in Community Living leadership• Grants & Development Manager responsible for grants, community engagement• Support, donor stewardship, year-end giving / individual donor outreach• Support of all fundraising and community engagement• Provide monthly reports, activity calendars, and presentations for monthly Board meetings• Work closely with the Board Development Committee to strategize and implement fundraising activities Show less

• Wrote, produced news stories about program participants and community partners to enhance the marketing and awareness of the program.• Developed and curated engaging content for social media platforms • Updated, wrote, and edited content, photos and video on the TSU SNAP-Education webpage• Wrote, produced and posted daily to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube • Monitored and reviewed social media sites analytics and tracked numbers and… Show more • Wrote, produced news stories about program participants and community partners to enhance the marketing and awareness of the program.• Developed and curated engaging content for social media platforms • Updated, wrote, and edited content, photos and video on the TSU SNAP-Education webpage• Wrote, produced and posted daily to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube • Monitored and reviewed social media sites analytics and tracked numbers and engagement• Wrote, published and sent out monthly University Communications email messages• Conducted various presentations as necessary on behalf of the organization related to programming, raising awareness and funding• Made sure all promotional and marketing materials met the company’s brand and graphic identity standards• Approved marketing material, from website banners to hard copy brochures and handouts• Served as point of contact for media and public questions• Maintained a unified brand voice across different social media channels• Collaborated with Community Nutrition Educators to achieve brand/owner objectives, including communication and content creation• Created and maintained a regular social media publishing schedule• Collaborated with the Community Nutrition Education Program state and county team to ensure brand consistency• Responsible for social media accounts design (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)• Communicated with followers, responded to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews Show less

• Write, produce and video news stories about program participants and community partners to enhance the marketing of the program• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms • Update, write, and edit content, photos and video on the TSU SNAP-Education webpage• Write, produce and post daily to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube • Write copy and post to the social media accounts, creating digital media images and graphic,… Show more • Write, produce and video news stories about program participants and community partners to enhance the marketing of the program• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms • Update, write, and edit content, photos and video on the TSU SNAP-Education webpage• Write, produce and post daily to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube • Write copy and post to the social media accounts, creating digital media images and graphic, and researching content • Monitor and review social media sites analytics and track numbers and engagement• Write, publish and send out monthly University Communications messages• Conduct various presentations as necessary on behalf of the organization related to raising awareness and funding• Make sure that all promotional and marketing materials meet the company’s brand and graphic identity standards• Oversee and approve marketing material, from website banners to hard copy brochures and handouts• Serve as point of contact for media and public questions• Maintain a unified brand voice across different social media channels• Collaborate with Community Nutrition Educators to achieve brand/owner objectives, including communication and content creation• Write and produce press releases, news, spotlights, and human-interest pieces to market the program and services• Create and maintain a regular social media publishing schedule• Collaborate with the Community Nutrition Education Program state and county team to ensure brand consistency• Oversee social media accounts design (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)• Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and programming • Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews Show less

• Taught Oral Communications, Public Relations and Theatre courses• Exposed students to professional development opportunities• Taught full course load of 15 hours• Advised Mass Communications students

• Wrote news releases on scholarship recipients and various recruitment activities and news• Maintained a database of scholarship applicants and recipients• Recruited prospective students at college fairs, meetings and campus events• Conducted workshops on various topics• Provided media relations for the Office of Recruitment• Designed, produced, edited and wrote newsletters, programs, brochures, annual report and news articles• Prepared talking points for Director of… Show more • Wrote news releases on scholarship recipients and various recruitment activities and news• Maintained a database of scholarship applicants and recipients• Recruited prospective students at college fairs, meetings and campus events• Conducted workshops on various topics• Provided media relations for the Office of Recruitment• Designed, produced, edited and wrote newsletters, programs, brochures, annual report and news articles• Prepared talking points for Director of Recruitment and Recruitment Staff• Lead Special Projects and Programs in the Office of Recruitment• Set up radio interviews for staff and director• Conducted campus tours • Provided excellent customer service to students and families• Established excellent rapport with students Show less

• Provided intake, advising and follow-up services for McNair participants• Conducted workshops on various topics• Conducted individual and small group sessions with participants on career, academic and personal advisement• Provided training sessions, group discussions, etc. with students designed to improve their personal presentations• Designed, produced, edited and wrote McNair Flare newsletter, McNair Journal and program brochures• Produced faculty, advisory board and… Show more • Provided intake, advising and follow-up services for McNair participants• Conducted workshops on various topics• Conducted individual and small group sessions with participants on career, academic and personal advisement• Provided training sessions, group discussions, etc. with students designed to improve their personal presentations• Designed, produced, edited and wrote McNair Flare newsletter, McNair Journal and program brochures• Produced faculty, advisory board and student handbooks annually• Coordinated and developed tutoring component for program participants• Maintained database to track student achievements, program obligations and program progress• Provided excellent customer service to students and families• Established excellent rapport with students• Directed program inquires, correspondence, email• Took students to graduate school visits and research conferences• Assisted in teaching Summer Research Class for first year scholars Show less

• Coordinated special city projects and initiatives• Assisted the Mayor in performance of duties• Provided news articles to various media outlets• Served as department head and city council liaison• Maintained records in Mayor’s Office for City Hall• Disseminated information to city council members and department heads• Prepared speeches, editorials and letters for the Mayor

• Served as the University’s liaison to media outlets, nationally, and regionally, nurturing relationships with key print and electronic editors and reporters• Conducted ongoing campus-wide research to investigate and identify newsworthy projects, programs, events, people, initiatives, etc. that would be of interest to national, regional media for the generation and placement of third-party articles• Packaged and present story ideas to appropriate media gatekeepers• Executed… Show more • Served as the University’s liaison to media outlets, nationally, and regionally, nurturing relationships with key print and electronic editors and reporters• Conducted ongoing campus-wide research to investigate and identify newsworthy projects, programs, events, people, initiatives, etc. that would be of interest to national, regional media for the generation and placement of third-party articles• Packaged and present story ideas to appropriate media gatekeepers• Executed effective and persistent follow-up with media to convert leads to placements• Established faculty and administrators as reliable media sources on topics of expertise• Wrote articles for external placement and potential use for internal publications• Responsible for overseeing electronic and printed distribution of public relations information and materials to media outlets as needed• Contributed to design, editing, and writing of the department publications including brochures, flyers, and newsletters• Created and maintain current general and specifically targeted media contact lists.• Set up radio and television interviews• Prepared talking points for faculty, staff and students for media interviews Show less

• Taught News Writing, Mass Communication and Introduction to Digital Publishing classes• Advised students who majored in Journalism• Exposed students to professional development opportunities• Taught full course load of 12 hours

• Served as a reporter• Wrote news, sports and feature articles and stories