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Knoxville Metropolitan Area

Manage sales process through inbound leads, vetting, sales presentation, and closingGrow revenue to $3.2 million in 4 years from founding of companyBuild client relationship through the pre-construction process ending with the closing ofbuilding services agreement (full sales cycle)Develop marketing plans targeting ideal client groups, including social.

Territory: Tennessee & Alabama

Prospect and develop new client relationships with $100K-$500K in projected annual revenueNurture and grow existing client relationships through strategic account managementMeet monthly and yearly sales goals and performance objectives (110% to budget for 2015)Develop creative solutions for client needsParticipate in RFP responses and presentation for.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Prospect and build new customer relationshipsNurture existing customer relationshipsDevelop creative solutions for client needsPitch project ideas and solutions pertinent to the client RFPNegotiate best pricing with suppliers and maintain vendor relationshipsSupport client from initial inquiry through product deliveryCreate quotes for clients that maintain.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

A highly-motivated and relational event professional with diverse experience in the non-profit and corporate settings.Contract work for various corporate & private clients including: Event management and production companies, non-profit organizations, DMC’s, incentive trips & meeting planers. On-Site Travel Director services available worldwide. Extensive.

Nashville, TN

Coordinate all event logistics & marketing efforts between in:cast and partners with 50-200+ simulcast locations per event.Manage & grow relationships with in:cast strategic partnersDevelop in:cast marketing plans for each simulcast eventDevelop and execute social media strategyWork to maximize marketing opportunities and related workflow forin:cast events.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Coordinate workflow relating to event management, including execution, logistics, production, printed materials, food/beverage, lodging, meeting space needs and set-up, on-site event coordination and travel for events ranging in size up to 15,000 attendees.Pre-event site visitsCoordinate pre-event educational opportunities for ministry leadersManage event.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

- Collaborated with Event Coordinators in planning national women’s events and training conferences. - Assisted in on-site event execution.- Completed special project for Associate Vice President regarding development of a new corporate initiative for young women.- Worked cross-functionally across LifeWay to prepare for upcoming events.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

- Managed and executed Student Life events such as student orientation, retreats, banquets, and social events.- Oversaw Student Council and event teams.- Developed and implemented mentoring program for female students.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

- Coordinated logistics for 50-100 groups weekly with 1,000+ students participating weekly.- Conducted Family Group Volunteer Leaders’ Orientation and daily volunteer group leader’s meetings for 100+ leaders.- Managed family group issues that arose concerning students, leaders, materials, and logistics. - Led weekly registration duties for summer camp.

Oak Ridge, TN

Coordinate onsite logistics of grant siteTaught character education to students kindergarten through fourth grade at federally-funded grant site.Contracted to write a thirty-six week character education curriculum for future use in the program

Greater Atlanta Area

Coordinated volunteers in execution of wish process & organizational processes. Recruited and managed volunteers of fundraising and special events. Assisted in processing & training of new volunteers.

Certificate In Pscyhedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research

Certificate In Meeting And Event Planning

Activities and Societies: Course taught in conjunction with Meeting Planners International (MPI)

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Christian Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Services And Psychology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude