Denise Coleman Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The Neighborhood Resource Liaison and Keep Charlotte Beautiful Program Manager oversees environmental programs that elevate the quality of life of neighborhoods in Charlotte. • Recent accomplishments: Met FY17 goals ahead of time/Organized workshop with the largest participation at City-hosted event (Diversity & Inclusion at the Neighborhood level Session)/Secured funding to develop Cigarette Litter Prevention Program• Manage pre and post awards grant activities including training, monitoring, reviewing, and contracting for environmental community projects (Tree Care, NeighborWoods, Beautification grants)• Board Retreat Facilitator at Bi-annual City of Charlotte organized Neighborhood Board Retreats • Session Presenter at City of Charlotte organized Annual Neighborhood Board Leadership Awards • Manage Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB), a Council and Mayor appointed board • Manage promotion via social media to increase KCB’s volunteer base (150+ active groups organizing over 200 annual events) • Manage KCB’s programs including the volunteer-based Adopt-a-City Street, Adopt-a-Rail Trail, Adopt-a-Neighborhood Beautification Grant, and Great American Cleanup

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Community Engagement Specialist provides guidance and promotes city-funded opportunities that support community development. • Accomplishments: Organized communities in demographically diverse areas, developed Spanish-media partnership between the City of Charlotte and Hola Noticias• Recognition: Received The City Manager’s Award for Community Ambassadorship in 2014 • Built capacity amongst residents and neighborhood organizations to help develop their community building skills • Organized community initiatives in assigned area (Winter Coat Collection, Clean ups, Knock and Talks, Basketball Clinic, organized Shamrock Drive community leaders around a Arts & Science Council’s Public Art Grant project)• Implemented Division’s Spanish Task force’s initiatives

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The National Sales Account Manager develops and maintains B2B relationships, negotiates contracts, acts as liaison between client and talent to ensure client’s needs are met. • Accomplishment: Exceeded and maintained sales goal of over 1.4M in 2012 • Created, presented, and activated marketing plans for national clients for 6 radio stations • Managed and planned events and promotions (and their respective budgets) in 3 markets • Generated recaps for promotions/events for key accounts • Researched marketing trends to create effective local and regional campaigns for targeted markets• Monitored all media schedules, copy points, and event activation for key accounts • Developed media campaigns including press releases for company’s events and festivals

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The Director of Operations and Logistics at Norsan Media oversees administration, events, promotions, and traffic. • Accomplishments: Developed, planned, and activated festivals in 3 different markets with a 20K+ audience• Developed partnerships with community organizations to enhance Public Services programming • Generated marketing material for media platforms • Oversaw company’s support and participation in local community initiatives

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The Economic Development Director manages the Workforce Development, Small Business, and Housing Programs.• Accomplishment: Developed HUD Certified program that served over 13,000 families in the area • Additional responsibilities included coordinating fundraising initiatives to sustain assigned programs

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

The Economic Development Manager is the first point of contact for entrepreneurs seeking information and resources to start their business. • Accomplishment: Developed Small Business Development program from the ground up. Program served 200+ clients per year. • Established partnerships with federal entities to develop programs (i.e OSHA, IRS, USDOL) to assist start up businesses • Collaborated with CPCC Institute of Entrepreneurship to develop the first bilingual series for entrepreneurs• Conducted life skills and employment training for organization’s clients (over 900 clients per year)