Kelsey Garrison Thomas Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Refined Paper Goods for Life's Milestoneswww.lairseypaperco.com

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia

• As the Manager of the Walk to Defeat ALS at The ALS Association Georgia Chapter, I was responsible for raising over 60% of the organization's budget through our annual peer to peer fundraising event. The Atlanta Walk.
• Plan and secure all event logistics and entertainment for over 3,500 attendees of the largest Walk to Defeat ALS in the country. Plan additional supporting events for donors, fundraisers and volunteers
• Oversee and manage event budget, timeline, and communications with all vendors for each event
• Serve as the main point of contact for all event guests and ensure a great guest experience for all those participating
• Build strong relationships with donors, fundraisers, and corporate sponsors to ensure donor retention and increase fundraising efforts
• Responsible for 10% fundraising growth within one year of managing the Atlanta Walk to Defeat ALS

Atlanta, GA

As the Development and Communications Coordinator, my responsibilities include: Marketing and Communication – Handle all public relations efforts relating to the Walk & other Chapter events, including TV, radio and print communications. Update annual communications, public relations and marketing plans including publications, collateral materials.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Booked, planned, and executed Day-Of Coordination packages on behalf of simply charming socials through warm leads, contacts, and networking.
• Attended and assisted at all planning meetings, networking events, weddings, and styled shoots.
• Created detailed timelines for event days for all vendors and event guests to follow
• Collaborated and assisted in the complete rebrand and relaunch of Simply Charming Socials.
• Implemented an organization system for events… Show more
• Implemented an organization system for events, finances, and other business matters

Greater Atlanta Area

• Collaborated to launch Charlotte Lane, a handmade paper goods, stationery and home décor company
• Manage social media accounts and marketing strategies in order to generate business
• Manage all incoming and outgoing orders, finances and supply needs
• Seek out event opportunities for Charlotte Lane to be involved in markets, pop-up shops, and other retail opportunities
• Planned and executed a holiday pop up shop
• Successfully placed Charlotte Lane into the company’s first… Show more

Braselton, Georgia

• Traveled the U.S. and Canada executing over 15 tournaments with fields ranging from 96 to 144 players
• Worked alongside a team of 7 interns to conduct all tournament set-up, preparation, and break down for each event.
• Maintained the team budget and sent a weekly finance report to the Director of Finance

Atlanta, GA

• Assisted at weddings, photo shoots and venue walk-throughs
• Implemented a new organizational technique for the client's information and event details
• Assisted in the creation of installations and hand-crafted decorations

Milledgeville, GA

• Worked with client to promote new location and hours
• Launched the social media accounts and managed the online community

Macon, Georgia Area

• Created press releases for all special events
• Communicated weekly with downtown merchants to develop ideas for special events
• Managed the social media channels for NewTown Macon and First Friday Macon
• Increased involvement on social media channels by 47%
• Created and implemented a social media sustainability plan

Milledgeville, Georgia

• Launched and managed the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for Chops Downtown.
• Grew the Chops Downtown social media community to over 2,000 followers.

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia College

• Planned and coordinated special events for the PRSSA organization, including Signing Day, which increased chapter membership by over 110%
• Served as a member of the chapter executive board

Milledgeville, GA

I assisted the Georgia College Sustainability Council with all of their PR needs such as writing press releases, updating social media accounts, and special event planning.

Georgia College

• PLANNED OVER 30 SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING MIXERS, FORMALS AND PARENT-RELATED EVENTS WITH GUEST LISTS RANGING FROM 200-400 GUESTS
• SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD

Georgia College

I photographed chapter events and compiled the pictures into a scrapbook, highlighting and presenting all of our accomplishments and events throughout the year in a creative and aesthetically pleasing way.

Georgia College

I assisted the Philanthropy Chairman in planning and organizing fundraising events to go towards Phi Mu's National Philanthropy, Children's Miracle Network.

Georgia College

I worked as a staff photographer for The Colonnade, a student-run newspaper at Georgia College. I photographed a variety of happenings on campus, to be paired with stories reported in The Colonnade.

Georgia College

I worked alongside a team of Public Relations students to support and promoted works performed by the Georgia College Department of Theatre.

Worked after school and during the summers as a Teacher's Assistant. I worked mostly with infants and toddlers.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Mass Communication: Public Relations, 3.25 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Mu Fraternity, PRSSA, The Colonnade Management minor, Spanish Minor

Spanish Language, Culture, & Civilization

Studied abroad at the University of Valencia in Valencia, Spain for 6 weeks during the Summer of 2012. I completed 2 courses in Spanish.

Education record