James Godfrey, Des Email & Phone Number

Irving, Texas, United States

Manage the creative direction of compelling marketing collateral including but not limited to event marketing copy, event websites, emails and flyers that align with global branding and business goalsDevelop and implement innovative and comprehensive omni-channel marketing plans to drive registration conversionCreate and manage production and event timelines, while problem solving and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment and communicating with stakeholders on status.Analyze performance metrics and determine insights for improvements of future events and marketingCommunicate goals, initiatives and results of marketing campaigns internally to stakeholdersReview event website builds prior to launch to ensure brand standards and accuracy

Productively directed program management for 60+ BONDS virtual learning and networking events, including facilitating run of show, event marketing, and post-event evaluationManaged an average of 50 monthly top-of-funnel reviews and communications to potential community members for efficient movement through sales cycleServed as interim community engagement manager for inaugural program year, preserving back-end systems for all members to ensure seamless activation of SSO, cohort assignments, and all digital communications Upheld consistent design and use of LMS, consisting of uploading, categorizing, and marketing all digital learning material from external content partnersPromoted design and implementation of BONDS Learning Management System (LMS) with platform vendor, Chief Technology Officer, and development teamDesigned, implemented, and maintained user learning journey for inaugural class of 250 members of BONDS professional development community

Successfully launched, managed, and managed Mobile Event Application, while establishing efficient policy, procedure, and governance for applicationActively coordinated multiple projects and multiple phases of many projects simultaneouslyGuided leadership in decision-making related to security and risk assessment operationsAnalyzed data to understand customer trends in meetings and events industry, identifying opportunities in marketOptimized operational costs by streamlining processes and increasing consistency

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Handled all aspects of event operations, including venue selection, budget management, vendor selection, vendor relationship management, and technology needsCarried out and supervised technology recommendations and partnered with senior management to develop business strategies to achieve sales goals and financial objectivesMonitored customer feedback and statistics for Cvent website to assure all site features meet client expectationsWorked with 25+ client managers to successfully execute events for organizations

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Organized vendors, staff, and equipment to confirm smooth operation of events and provided leadership at event siteCollaborated with managers to determine staffing needs and budget requirementsTrained and mentored 15+ new event professionals in planning, coordinating, and executing high-level corporate eventsProfitably created new event opportunities through networking and coordinating with potential partners

• FGI Dallas Career Day 2013 Logo, August 2012-September 2012• Stephen Evans Photography Logo, September 2012 - October 2012• Promotional Flyer - Michael Gonzalez Hair & Makeup, June 2014

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Oversaw social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest Designed and prepared various collateral for print including promotional mailer cards, email campaigns, advertisements, signage and banners, business cards, pamphlets, etc. Prioritized assigned tasks to maintain project schedule and certify all deliverables completed on timeAided in growth of business by enhancing revenue through new marketing strategies

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Assists administration with the creation of flyers and email announcements for upcoming campus events• Answers phones and routes incoming calls to appropriate department• Accurately takes incoming messages and schedules appointments for students with faculty• Assists students with problem solving tasks, inquires, and paperwork,Assists with accurate data entry and paperwork filing

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Organized, processed, and verified all auto loans• Assured that all documents adhered to company and state regulations• Tracked and maintained all daily and monthly stats, and dealer stats• Communicated with underwriters, dealers, accounting departments, field agents, and management personnel to ensure that operations in the funding department ran smoothly and efficiently• Exceeded all monthly funding goals• Managed a team of two

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Reviewed and identified accounts for recovery actions• Assured that all company and state procedures were followed in all recovery attempts• Communicated directly with dealers, accounting departments, recovery companies, field agents, and legal staff including lawyers and bankruptcy clerks to ensure all outstanding accounts were resolved efficiently and in adherence to law• Assisted in the training of new employees• Completed office management tasks; Managed a team of four• Successfully transitioned AFC LLC to purchasing company in August 2010 • Started as Collections Representative November 2007• Promoted to Recovery Representative March 2008• Promoted to Recovery and Repossession Team Lead August 2009

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Visual Communications, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Mu Kappa Tau Honor Society (MKT)Graduated Salutatorian, Honored for Outstanding Performance in an Internship

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Merchandising And Design - Concentration In Graphic Design, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, MDSA Vice President & Graphic Design RepresentativeGraduated Valedictorian.