Jill Blevins Email and Phone Number

Connected communities across Richardson and inspired involvement through the bi-monthly publication and growing digital community; Generated editorial calendar, planned and executed issues; Assigned articles and coordinated freelance writers and photographers; Wrote feature articles, standing sections, captions, headlines and editor’s letter; Edited and oversaw the publication production within print deadlines.

Responsible for fundraising, coordination and execution components of American Heart Association’s highest-producing black tie gala, Côtes du Coeur, grossing more than $2.7 million at April 2012 event; Developed and adhered to an annual working plan with dollar and volunteer recruitment goals, budget and timelines for the event; Cultivated relationships with returning participants and developed new partnerships and supporters; Secured sponsorships and donations, including corporate and individual gifts totaling $1.9 million; Recruited and managed multiple volunteer committees, comprised mainly of executives, management and community volunteers; Recruited and coordinated participation of 35 domestic and international wineries at gala and pre-events; Solicited donations, coordinated and executed Côtes du Coeur auction, setting national benchmarks at 2011 event and raising more than $425,986; Developed and led Côtes du Coeur Wine Society, increasing membership by 43%; Worked with external vendors to produce print materials for Côtes du Coeur gala, including auction catalog, addendum and tasting notes; Implemented Côtes du Coeur social media, email marketing and communications efforts; Organized pre-party and cultivation events to further develop relationships with donors.

Assisted with and/or project managed credit union's promotional activities including advertising campaigns, brochures, direct mail, email marketing, newsletters, signage and website; Managed print advertising relationships; Worked with designers to oversee copywriting, design, layout and production of materials; Developed promotional schedules; Adhered to established budget and deadlines; Tracked results and effectiveness; Assisted in establishment of goals; Developed internal and external written and verbal communications; Assisted teammates with marketing efforts such as proofreading, reviewing, editing, special projects and events.

Championed the credit union to community and chamber groups; Coordinated sponsorship of community and chamber events such as Wildflower Festival, Santa’s Village, new teacher events and golf tournaments; Managed company relationships with organizations including Children’s Miracle Network, Carter BloodCare, Dallas is Diversity, American Red Cross and USO, as well as coordinated efforts to support such organizations; Managed annual United Way fundraising efforts, with 2007 campaign increasing by 25% for a $225,000 campaign; Project managed events surrounding new branch locations, including grand openings, promotions and ribbon cuttings; Responded to requests for corporate donations; Wrote and distributed quarterly newsletter to community, sponsor and select employee group contacts; Wrote press releases and newsletter articles; Participated in budgeting process by identifying monetary needs, scheduling costs and monitoring actual versus budgeted dollars spent; Assisted with projects such as annual meeting, top depositor events, public relations activities and marketing promotions; Assisted company personnel with community involvement; Recruited and managed employee volunteers.

Organized and executed the principal revenue-generating events for the chamber, including a golf tournament, new teachers luncheon, annual banquet, legislative day and Christmas parade; Coordinated on-site and off-site events, including scheduling, menu selection, script writing, collateral production and AV coordination; Prepared budgets and managed finance allocation; Solicited and developed new sponsorships; Participated in the development of operating goals and objectives; Recommended methods and procedures to enhance operations; Wrote press releases and newsletter articles; Served as staff liaison for multiple chamber committees; Provided communications support through website maintenance, photography and marketing.

Managed committees comprised of executives from area technology companies; Coordinated on-site and off-site events, including scheduling, menu selection, script writing, collateral production and AV coordination; Organized business showcases; Assisted with the planning and production of the Tech Titans Technology Awards Gala; Represented the Tech Titans (formerly Metroplex Technology Business Council) at technology trade shows.