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Florida, United States

Star Farms At Lakewood Ranch

Hired to help build the Lifestyle program for a new multi-generational community with four amenity spaces - The Resort, Cabana Cove, Adventure Retreat and Junction Place. Responsible for planning events, activities and gatherings catering to the diverse interests of residents. StarFarmsLWR.com

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Hired to help the brand-new office of Community Engagement create programming and processes to reimagine community engagement efforts, rebuild trust with minority and underserved communities, and create a new 15-member Community Engagement Board. Served as lead project manager for the Community Engagement Van, Engagement Network, Community Connector Pilot.

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Hired to bring civic leadership, stability and position the Chamber of Commerce for success in a fast-growth region. Managed annual budget, staffing, and delivery of workshops, events, roundtables, etc. Worked with a 15-member Board of Directors to identify strategic objectives and membership deliverables.

Worked with teams of talented individuals to help build a strong, connected and diverse community! Led the QC Citizen Leadership Institute - prepared curriculum, coordinated speakers, coordinated volunteers and guided a variety of citizen-led community projects. Managed neighborhood community outreach programs including Star Students, Popcorn with Public.

Connected baby boomers with local nonprofits to solve community problems and provide "retirees" with a fulfilling and rewarding "encore" career. Designed and managed the HR, finance and technology systems for a new start-up organization.

Scottsdale

Managed a complex advertising, marketing and media budget while promoting a diversity of art experiences. Designed and executed marketing and advertising plans for season performances driving over $2.2 million in ticket sales. Produced monthly board reports, weekly ticket sales reports and annual ROI presentation. Team recipient of the AMA Spectrum Award.

Created new programming and planned a wide variety of networking events, educational workshops, forums and community outreach activities. Taught area businesses about economic development, public policy, networking, leadership, business operations, and relationship marketing. Created a workforce development program targeting young professionals and.

Helped local businesses and government agencies develop their LGBTQ+ brand assets via education on economic impact, connection to the local community and development of a national marketing campaign using matching grant funds from the state office of tourism. Co-authored two research studies on travel motivations and destination marketing. Published 3X.

Managed all aspects of a 501C3 and 501C4 dual-organization actively engaging in fundraising, political advocacy and electoral action for the LGBTQIA+ community. Developed get-out-the-vote campaigns and provided research and support for legislative team. Managed day-to-day operations including member communications, event planning, donor relations, database.

Learned everything I could about marketing a world-class destination. Assisted with needs analysis for rural communities, advertising efforts, web site management and design of promotional materials. Administered $1 million matching grant program, processed award letters, managed timelines, and provided grant application assistance to statewide communities.

Helped kids build confidence, teamwork, independence and a sense of adventure. Planned activities, coached counselors, trained staff and managed off-site trips.

Learned all aspects of running a successful business. Managed daily operations for three retail branches; participated in all aspects of running the business including marketing, personnel management, budgeting, sales and inventory management. Developed policies and procedures to manage office effectively and increase customer satisfaction. Won performance.

Helped kids build confidence, teamwork, independence and a sense of adventure. Planned activities, coached counselors, trained staff and managed off-site trips.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Destination Marketing / Tourism & Economic Development

Bachelors Of Science, Urban Planning And Government Relations

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