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St. Louis, Mo, Us

Freelance and contract marketing strategist:-Outline marketing strategy in alignment with organization goals -Develop seamless brand messaging across all company communication channels -Orchestrate full-scale marketing campaigns for launches and new lines of business -Create digital content plans positioning companies for maximum visibility online -Perform market research and analyze acquired data to ensure marketing strategy remains relevant and effective -Train internal teams and contractors to help with marketing execution -Deploy the LLJ project and operations team members to ensure deliverables and goals are completed on budget and on schedule We’ve served clients in real estate, health care, education, nonprofit, logistics, consulting, and more all across the country. Most recently, we’ve worked with clients in New York, Maryland, Texas, Missouri, and Illinois.

Collinsville, Illinois, Us

In a two-fold capacity as assimilation and marketing leader, I aim to drive engagement with both the community and church members. In a digital space, this engagement strategy includes social media, email communication, web presence and video engagement. Weekly, I lead the "Connection Team," which creates exceptional guest experiences through personal interaction in an effort to foster relationships and expand the reach of the ministry. Details of my role primarily include:-Plans strategic direction for engagement and exposure on social media-Develops and produces social media designs, seeks and hires freelance designers and videographers.-Conceptualizes and implements full-scale marketing campaigns including graphic design, writing and producing broadcast commercials, copywriting, web assets, print ads, and search engine optimization. -Drives engagement with visitors and guests. Facilitates new member partnerships within the organization. -Utilizes HTML/CSS to maintain and update the user experience of organization's web presence. -Leads planning on new member classes, summer outings, and select conferences.

Healthy Youth Partnership (HYP) works to eliminate youth obesity in the St. Louis region. HYP acts as a catalyst for partner collaboration and promoting change at a broader level. By coordinating its partners’ efforts, HYP is creating a growing regional movement in the fight against obesity.My primary responsibilities as Project Manager include: -Coordinating and monitoring mini-grant and afterschool programs for HYP partners specifically related to the SLPS Carol M. White PEP grant -Assisting the HYP Board in monitoring organizational finances including revenues received and expense outlays-Coordinating Board and partner meeting planning and logistics-Fund development and grant writing-Serving as a liaison to current and prospective partners -Maintaining HYP’s web and social media sites-Marketing and promoting HYP to the community -Orienting and training summer college/graduate students dedicated to the work of the PEP grant and HYP development-Coordinating the efforts of HYP working committees

Dallas, Texas, Us

Winner of the American Heart Association's Midwest Affliate "Excellence in Administration" Award for 2012Develops and conducts department’s volunteer training programs and monitors volunteer progress through all phases of the Stroke Ambassador program.Prepares articles and event write-ups for department’s regional newsletter to increase the awareness of health equity among the organization’s stakeholders. Leads planning efforts on an average total of 24 community events and internal meetings, with regard to venue selection, menu planning, logistics coordination, artist/speaker booking, invitation/graphic design, budget development and tracking and volunteer management.Maintains accurate information on and activity tracking of approximately 1,000 volunteers, donors and program participants in Siebel database management system to be used for generating reports and grant preparation.Responsible for managing and spending, tracking and reporting on the department’s largest event/program grant award from a major corporation.Conducts preliminary review of grant submissions and applications for funding awarded by the organization.Championed strategic strategic media opportunity generating greater visibility around targeted minority cause initiatives.

VolunTEEN Nation is focused on spreading the spirit of youth volunteerism throughout the country by offering a comprehensive website for youth ages 10-17 and families to easily find volunteer opportunities.As a member of the Board of Directors I will ensure the organization operates at maximum potential, expands to offer leadership training and mentorship to youth interested in community service and volunteerism and develops strategic partnerships with other non-profits.

Plans and executes church events for members and the community at large.Coordinates responsibilities and duties of volunteers, hospitality team, greeters and ushers in preparation for church services, programs and community events.Develops relationships with community members and local business with the intent of creating a strong network of change agents in the St. Louis metro-east area. Presents new opportunities to the Board of Directors for consideration and implementation.Writes and sends press releases to local media about organization's events and opportunities available to to the community.Works on a team of grant and proposal writers securing both private donations and government funds for the operation of the organization. Maintains the organizations website as well as adding and developing new content.

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Recognized company’s lack of central ordering system and created an ordering console resulting in increased order processing ability and efficiency. Researched practical and affordable freight carriers for NetMRO and setup various shipping accounts in order to reduce shipping costs.Provided superior customer service in areas of sourcing, order processing and tracking resulting in repeat business.Researched new products and worked with suppliers to obtain best possible pricing, expanding NetMRO’s product offering ensuring revenue and margin generation

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Maintained quality database for Rockwell Collins site helping to reduce time between material receipt and availability for customer use.Coordinated warehouse receiving and shipping procedures for Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, IA location in accordance with Rockwell metrics which reduced lead time of critical material.Analyzed Avchem purchase data to determine estimated profitability of NetMRO entering into contractual agreement with 3M. Researched and compiled MRO industry information to aid general manager in development of revised business plan.