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Starkville, Ms

Design, develop, and implement the Downtown Strategies portfolio of downtown revitalization products, which includes contracting with municipalities, Chambers of Commerce and other economic development agencies to provide strategic direction, vision and implementation for enhancing their downtown areas.

Starkville, Ms

The Stennis Center for Public Service is a federal, legislative branch agency created by Congress in 1988 to promote and strengthen public service leadership in America. The Stennis Center is headquartered in Starkville, Mississippi, and has an office on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.The Stennis Center's mandate is to attract young people to careers in public service, to provide training for leaders in or likely to be in public service, and to offer development opportunities for senior congressional staff. Products of the Stennis Center include conferences, seminars, special projects, and leadership development programs.The Stennis Center has a history of successful past events which relate to Congress and leadership. During each session of Congress, the Stennis Center operates a unique, bipartisan development program for 30 of the most outstanding high ranking congressional staff in the House and Senate. These veteran staff members have in turn started a mentoring program for younger congressional staff, called Emerging Leaders. The Stennis Center also has a Civil-Military Leadership program which connects freshmen Members of Congress with leaders in the armed services. In addition, the Southern Women in Public Service conference, established in 1991, has featured Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, Geraldine Ferraro and nearly every female member of Congress from the South. Over 300,000 high school students from across the country annually compete for a spot at the Stennis National Student Congress.The Stennis Center forms partnerships to expand its capacity to promote public service. With the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, the Stennis Center operates a program which sends two former Members to college campuses around the nation to meet with students about the importance of public affairs. The Stennis Center also conducts programs with the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation to strengthen the leadership abilities of Truman Scholars.

Starkville, Ms

Consulting firm specializing in community development solutions, downtown revitalization, strategic planning/visioning, governmental relations, and marketing.

Starkville, Ms

Responsible for and oversee all operations of the GSDP.Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.Actively engage and energize volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders.Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction.Hire, lead, coach, develop, and retain personnel team.Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations. Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.Build partnerships and establish relationships with funders, political and community leaders.Continue to maintain previous roles managing Starkville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Starkville Main Street Association.

Starkville, Ms

Managed day-to-day operations of the Starkville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Starkville Main Street Association, including development and implementation of annual budget and marketing plan, acted in the place of the CEO when not present, and assisted in hiring of staff.Supervised Starkville Main Street Program Coordinator and provided daily guidance and oversight for designated tasks.Developed and implemented an effective multi-media advertising campaign, which positively promoted Greater Starkville to local residents, meeting/convention planners, tour operators, retirees, tourists, and others. Developed and maintained an annual budget, generated monthly invoices for Starkville Main Street members, managed expenditures, and reported financial statements monthly to boards of directors.Formulated agenda for monthly CVB and Starkville Main Street advisory board meetings, planned and recommended policies and programs to achieve goals, and kept board members informed on happenings.Oversaw and maintained the requirements of Mississippi’s Hometown Retirement Certification, developed a marketing plan for recruiting retirees, and worked with area agencies and organizations on promoting retirement in the area.Coordinated activities of the Starkville Main Street Committees, including Design, Promotion, and Economic Restructuring.Developed strategies for downtown economic development and historic preservation. Developed and conducted public awareness and education programs through speaking engagements, media interviews and appearances keeping both programs highly visible.Provided advice and guidance to individual tenants or property owners regarding physical improvements.Planed, executed, and encouraged joint involvement in the downtown community’s promotional events through advertising, recruiting sponsors, and collaborating with local businesses.

Starkville, Ms

Maintained previous roles managing Starkville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Starkville Main Street Association.Official spokesperson of Greater Starkville Development Partnership (GSDP) - issued press releases related to personnel changes or organization policy, participated in media interviews, and issued statements regarding positions of the GSDP.Recommended internal policy for operations within GSDP including human resources, procedures, and procurement processes.Acted in the place of the CEO when not present, and assisted in hiring of staff.

Mississippi State, Ms

Directed and coordinated the planning and execution of all special events sponsored by the Office of the President and all events held at the President’s Home.Coordinated the production of all invitations, catering and menu selections, flowers and decorations, entertainment, transportation and logistics, and budget management for each event.Directed, scheduled, and coordinated planning and execution of various special projects, events, and matters of university and academic protocol, including dedications, ground breakings, commencements, naming ceremonies, and others.Advised and assisted other university departments and units on events and event management.Advised faculty, administrators, and student leaders on interpretations, applications, and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures related to official university recognitions and ceremonies that involve the President and First Lady.Oversaw design, printing, and mailing of invitations, holiday cards, and other printed materials for the President and First Lady and served as liaison between Office of the President and University Relations.Determined or interpreted protocol, administrative rules, and policies related to public functions, special events, or university events, and recommended new and improved programs to effectively manage these public and private events.Managed and operated the President’s skybox in Davis Wade Stadium and determined and executed inviting of guests, menu selections, décor, transportation and parking logistics and hotel accommodations for guests.Directed, scheduled, and coordinated all official presidential football game-day activities including donor dinners, pre-game buffets, President’s skybox, and after-hours receptions.Served at the First Lady’s pleasure to plan and execute any and all special events she hosted or sponsored.Carried-out other special projects and duties as assigned by the President and First Lady.

Mississippi State, Ms

Created and implemented comprehensive marketing plan for Welcome Center operations including: group and public tour system, marketing campaign, (logos, publications, press releases, website, videos) and game-day festivities related to Welcome Center. Completed set-up, labeling, inventory, and display of over 300 clocks and watches in Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum and maintained a working relationship with the donor and his family.Created and implemented set-up of the Depot Gallery art gallery that features rotating display of faculty, alumni, and student art.Assisted Information Technology Services with the development of online registration system for group tours and campus visits.Presided over and set agenda for regularly scheduled Welcome Center Advisory Board meetings.Trained and managed approximately twenty volunteers that assist with greeting visitors and delivering and guiding group and public tours.Supervised one personnel member and held weekly evaluative and feedback staff meetings.Managed museum and gallery collections and scheduled exhibits, events, and receptions for university community and the general public.Coordinated all non-prospective student tours and campus visits including: civic and social groups, elementary schools, business-seeking groups, and others.Worked closely with Office of Admissions & Scholarships to complete campus events and large-scale prospective student visits.

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu | Spirit of State Award Winner (Inaugural Class) | Student Association -- Director of Student Activities.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society | Beta Club | Mu Alpha Theta | Cougarettes Dance Team, Captain | Hall of Fame