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Beaufort, SC, US

Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

• Lead strategies and manage programs supporting local technology entrepreneurs and regional tech companies, including community events, talent/workforce development, and workspace support, demonstrating expertise in.
• Provide ongoing support through research, reports, publications, correspondence, marketing efforts, event coordination, and program metrics analysis, showcasing proficiency in project management.
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities including events, grants, donations, and sponsorships, highlighting strong skills in sales, solution selling and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and the Board of Directors to create operational budgets and ensure cost control, demonstrating team leadership and financial acumen.
• Manage coworking facility, including access control and program activities, showcasing diverse skillsets of event planning and metrics tracking.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local organizations and higher education to build tech and entrepreneurial infrastructure and pipeline, emphasizing stakeholder management.

South Carolina, United States

As Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs across the state. I oversee the recruitment, training, and mentorship of early-stage founders, helping them transform ideas into viable businesses through a rigorous program.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Orchestrating market strategy brainstorming sessions to determine the best solutions for meeting each client’s unique needs.
• Researching and implementing opportunities to increase clients’ ROI.
• Managing digital marketing projects from concept to completion.
• Communicating with internal team members across the Creative, Content & Operations departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Leading presentations at on-site and off-site client meetings.
• Onboarding new clients and building lasting relationships with existing clients.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Project managed creative services team of designers and developers to create web experiences and marketing assets for clients.
• Coordinated the creation, presentation and development of creative team projects on behalf of clients.
• Served as the external representative of the creative department for current and future clients.
• Prepared budget estimates, scopes of work and proposals.
• Defined the roles and responsibilities of all creative team members as it pertains to executing projects.
• Enhanced and maintained a workflow system that drives both production speed while allowing for creativity.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Developed and nurtured new client relationships, fostering trust and rapport to drive business growth.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Provided leadership and oversight to a team of graphic designers, web developers, and copywriters, guiding their efforts to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Implemented an integrated file infrastructure, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
• Evolved and optimized processes for managing scopes, tasks, deliverables, and timelines, enhancing productivity and project outcomes.
• Acted as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment with client needs and objectives in all marketing initiatives.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Worked in the corporate headquarters of a brokerage that managed 27 office locations surrounding the metro Atlanta area, serving a network of more than 2,400 real estate agents.
• Wrote and distributed press releases, newsletters, blogs, intranet articles, and live electronic billboard messages to promote the company's brand, initiatives, and events.
• Administered the company’s social media accounts and website pages, ensuring consistent branding and engaging content.
• Tracked online metrics and developed reports to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Drafted, proofed, and submitted newspaper and magazine ads for publication, maximizing visibility and reach.
• Curated and maintained up-to-date media lists to facilitate effective communication with journalists and media outlets.

Athens, GA

• Designed and cultivated a blog to gain recognition for company publications
• Increased brand visibility through meta tags and other SEO strategies
• Obtained contact information and organized industry leads by region
• Created flyers, brochures and direct mail pieces

Athens, GA

• Increased marketing reach by several thousand patrons by cultivating contacts
• Researched and pitched sales leads for conventions and conferences
• Drafted press releases
• Maintained publicity schedules
• Managed contests
• Assembled patron gifts for each show

Bachelor Of Arts In Journalism, Advertising

Abj, Advertising