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Georgia

Georgia Aquarium- Responsible for assisting in the activation of certain traffic-driving and ticket-selling aquarium events and promotions, both onsite and offsite, creating opportunities for upsell products and services - Work alongside departmental staff and internal contacts to ensure collaborative coordination; measurable, positive results; executed in a manner commensurate with the highest standards of GAI. Georgia Conservation Voters• Local advocate recruited in the following bodies: Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs) and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) cities, State Senate, State House of Representatives, County and Municipal Executive elected officials. • Educated reporters, advocates, volunteers on Plant Vogtle Issues within the MEAG and EMC counties with the help of GCV Executive Director. • Helped develop strategy to encourage local electric utilities and other leaders in Georgia to publicly question rising costs associated with the expansion of nuclear Plant Vogtle. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light• Coordinated all aspects of GIPL’s Solar Wise program including education, advocacy and implementation. • Collaborated with GIPL’s established partners to advance solar initiatives. • Conducted GIPL’s role in Solarize Dunwoody and Solarize Atlanta campaigns.

Smyrna, Ga

Leveraging my success in 2018 Georgia state primary to advocate for Georgians.

Greater Atlanta Area

+ Responsible for overhauling budget management system and implementing strategic funding practices to provide greater community impact in approving and awarding grants and create measurable reporting metrics to verify mission requirements are met by each grant recipient.+ Accountable for restructuring organization's requirements to deepen involvement and volunteer efforts with grant partners to maximize impact of approximately $700K in funding allocations.+ Effective in communicating new strategies and efforts to the community and existing congregation to actively promote available positions on the Council, church committees and encourage participation in volunteer and service opportunities.+ Directly selected by the Pastor of Mission and received approval from the Council to reside and serve as the liaison between the Council and the congregation to assess mission initiatives and engage members within the ministry.

Georgia, Usa

Ran against Governor's appointed incumbent for nomination in state primary. My platform: I don't approve of the current way of cozying up with utility companies. I am one who believes in energy choice and the free market to decide what is best for Georgia citizens. I am one who has zero allegiance to big business and will work to end the corporate welfare that the current Public Service Commission has established. I believe it is time to hold current leadership accountable.MY BELIEFS:+ Energy sources should be allowed to compete on a level playing field in the free market; to allow innovation to take place + Consumers should determine which energy source is best – not the government nor giant monopolies + I do not support providing corporate welfare to big power companies. Southern Company should bear the risks of Plant Vogtle – not hardworking Georgia families and businesses + Georgia does not need a handpicked Georgia Power puppet who will continue making the same bad decisions we’ve witnessed in the past

Greater Atlanta Area

+ Executed largest annual Earth Day Gala in over 21 years for the organization, with over 15% growth in attendance and realized a 15% growth in collective financial support through corporate sponsorship, patron giving, individual ticket sales and in-kind donations, while keeping costs equal with past years.+ Produced successful post-gala event in honor and by request of former President Jimmy Carter, held at the Carter Center, contributing to continued growth in both exposure and patron giving.+ Planned and implemented donor engagement events and strategic field trips to Conservancy projects.+ Supported a team of 4 additional associates responsible for raising $4M in annual giving funds and developing and maintaining relationships with donors, other organizations and sharing the mission of the Conservancy.+ Negotiated in-kind donations over $30K by seeking and developing mutually beneficial relationships in-line with both organizations' grant requirements.+ Developed communication strategies to best serve the chapter and encourage mid-range donors with potential to donate more to the chapter, through personal meetings and fully understanding and conveying the mission and benefits of their contributions.+ Analyzed and provided data on the cost inefficiency of a large annual event in relation to hosting smaller, more intimate events and the correlating time investment efficacy to have a primary focus on fundraising and donor relationships to result in higher procured funding.The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is to leave a sustainable world for future generations. My goal is to work with donors and members within the state of Georgia to help accomplish these goals.

Greater Atlanta Area

+ Supported organization’s vision and mission by engaging guests through educational experiences to promote conservation.+ Organized the planning, budgeting, training and facilitation of revenue generating programming geared to educate and enhance guest participation.+ Charged with overhauling program from another department resulting in over 700% revenue growth in first year.+ Managed multiple programs within organization and each realized annual growth of 19% or more.+ Supervised 60 employees, prepared scheduling and conducted evaluations for performance reviews.+ Member of the Georgia Aquarium Incorporated Conservation Committee.Georgia Aquarium's mission is to provide an entertaining, engaging and educational experience inspiring stewardship in conservation, research and the appreciation for the animal world.

Greater Atlanta Area

+ Presented engaging floor experiences and gallery interpretations to promote a fun and enjoyable learning experience to guest of all ages.+ Assisted with special educational activities and programs.+ Ensured compliance of animal and guest safety.

Greater Atlanta Area

+ Directed and executed annual Silent Auction, recognizing a 67% increase in net proceeds.+ Cultivated corporate sponsors for annual Gala while researching current and prospective donors. + Assisted in planning, organizing and development of annual fundraiser event proposals.

Smyrna, Ga

Personnel & Operations+ Prepared and maintained work schedules for 50+ employees, including staffing for all catered functions.+ Initiated and implemented a company handbook to include all policies, procedures which also encompassed a specific training and on-boarding program for all catering personnel.+ Responsible for staff recruiting efforts, managing scheduling necessities and budgets for hiring, along with extending and completing employment offers to accepted applicants.+ Managed inventory and replenishment of supplies.Sales & Customer Relations+ Provided quotes, proposals and coordinated logistics for all catered events.

Cobb County, Ga

Ba, Social Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Beta Chapter

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track, Theatre