Served as full-time Mayoral Campaign Manager for the Campaign to Elect Randall L. Woodfin. Successfully advised operational strategies that contributed to 19-point victory over incumbent opponent.Directed day-to-day operations, including volunteer development, strategic communications while supporting financial operations, and grassroots fundraising of $566,000. Our campaign was centered on four priority policy areas:* Opportunity Agenda for Residents and Businesses* Revitalizing Our Neighborhoods* Making Neighborhoods Safe and Secure* Restoring Pride and Trust in City HallTo learn more about Randall Woodfin, please visit http://www.randallwoodfin.com/.

Alabama Media Group produces AL.com, the state’s largest news and entertainment network, as well as popular video programming like This is Alabama, SEC Shorts and Head to Head. AMG also publishes Alabama’s most prominent newspapers: The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Press-Register, as well as Birmingham magazine. Our publications are read/clicked on by more than 10 million unique devices each month.I led marketing engagement programs that enhance relationships with key community and economic development agencies as well as major community projects hosted by not-for-profit partners.I also led event design and production such as the Alabama Young Professionals Summit, Birmingham magazine's Best of Birmingham and AL.com's Women Who Shape the State, among other B2B lead generation events.Learn more at www.alabamamediagroup.com.

Relax, It's Handled is a nationally-recognized, award-winning Association and Event Management Company. We served nonprofit executives and their volunteer leaders by providing continuity in their business operations and major initiatives, reducing the administrative burden on key leaders and bringing years of effective business practices to nonprofit organizations.Drove more than $1.3 million dollars in revenue, primarily from professional associations and not-for-profit organizations. Managed staff of 4 to 6 full time employees in addition to part-time contractors, vendors and volunteers.Personally produced more than 12,000 hours in events and community-facing programs for 50 client organizations.Facilitated nonprofit board meetings, strategic planning workshops, business planning, program evaluation and human resources review sessions.Led all business, operations and financial planning for the firm and for clients, including the production of monthly cash-based financial statements (GAAP standard) via QuickBooks Online.Served volunteer leaders and nonprofit executives from a diversity of professions and industries, including venture capital, human resources, fundraising management, marketing and communications, biotechnology, media and advertising, social services and leadership and professional development. Lauded for effective, ethical and creative approaches to solving problems for clients with limited budgets and stretched-thin staff. Provided leadership and executive sponsorship for comprehensive branding campaign for the firm (previously known as Projects Unlimited, Inc.), including the launch of a new logo and website, new social channels with channel-specific engagement strategies.Successfully sold company in 2015.

2005 - Vice President of Business Development2003 - Director of Business Services2002 - Manager of Business Services2000 - Job Resource ManagerManaged and coached team of 6 chamber professionals responsible for membership-oriented and community-facing services, including: Entrepreneur Roundtables, Executive Women's Roundtables, Research, 50+ Publications and GIS Services, International Business Programs, Small and Minority Business Programs, and Newcomer information and resources.Partnered with regional and state agencies to coordinate economic development resources for seven-county region. Served as Executive Secretary and fiduciary agent for Birmingham Venture Club, a separate professional association managed by the Chamber.Produced Alabama's first annual workforce diversity conference, raising more than $500,000 in new chamber revenue in first four program years. Served as spokesperson for key initiatives in local television, print and radio outlets.