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Lead development and monitoring of 3-year strategic planning goals and objectives, reporting quarterly outcomes to CEO, Vice Presidents, and Board of Directors on advancement of alumni engagement program milestones and outcomesCollaborate across teams to create efficiencies and synergies, ensuring goals and priorities are in alignment with the strategic planPlan and lead retreats for the alumni engagement team and the Alumni Advisory CouncilSupport the Vice President of Fellowships in stewarding external relationships to enhance the alumni engagement programDrive and mine CRM to expand relationships and ensure coherent approaches to stewardship of alumni across the organizationManage and oversee the newly established Alumni Advisory Council resulting in increased governance, outreach and impactful engagement eventsManage and oversee the recruitment and selection of the Recent Alumni Board of Directors memberDevelop a comprehensive communications strategy to support the growth and implementation of the organization’s alumni engagement program including public relations, newsletters, blog posts, and social mediaPrepare and implement evaluations using collected data to enhance Fellow and alumni engagement, a significant outcome in 2021 was development of identity based Alumni Affinity Groups for Fellows and alumniRe-structured and streamlined event planning procedures for Fellows and alumni increasing meaningful engagement events/activities since 2021. Additionally, plan and execute all national events for Fellows and alumniManage a $40,000 programming and communications budget and lead project manager for junior-level staff initiatives to drive engagement and assist with their professional development

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Created print materials and social media content to brand organizations and marker events, resulting in increased visibility and participation in campaign events. Additionally, membership grew with both Black Student Union and Council of Student Organizations.Developed and executed leadership development training and orientation for newly appointed Council members, ultimately increasing overall engagement and retention. Curriculum included personality/leadership type indicator, event planning and risk management.Planned events for educational and social programming to increase awareness of campus inclusion, membership campaigns and advisor training.Administered smooth and consistent operation of volunteer organizations through development of standard operating procedures and process improvement to manage event planning budgets of $150,000 and $400,000, ultimately overseeing 50+ large and small scale events.Conducted and managed full range contract oversight working collaboratively with vendors to review, develop, and negotiate contracts, to include risk management and monitoring contract requirements. Hired and supervised staff to deliver high quality programming, through restructuring and streamlining, SOP’s, processes for event planning, purchasing, and overall organizational structure of University programming; improved customer service and reporting to University leadership.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

Managed, developed and implemented over 80 programs to enhance and provide opportunities for the University; Planned and implemented staff training in the areas of event planning, leadership development, crisis management, university policy, legal matters, and fiscal responsibility; Coordinated marketing initiatives and assisted with membership recruitment efforts; Created print and web-based communications to promote the Office of Student Involvement and Dean of Students’ office; Developed and/or participated in activities (workshops, retreats, programs, and conferences) that encouraged student learning and critical thinking; Chaired the Homecoming Steering Committee; Hired and supervised a employees to deliver high quality student life programming; Worked collaboratively with programming board and other offices to develop a diverse series of programming opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the University; Prepared and implemented evaluations, managed data, assessment, and strategic planning initiatives to assess and report growth and effectiveness of the overall and individual programs to supervisor and appropriate stakeholders. Oversaw, maintained, and provided general strategic planning for the programming board budget totaling $600,000. Worked collaboratively with vendors to review, develop, and negotiate contracts.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

Instructed beginner heels class; instructed Zumba and cardio dance.

Instructed and choreographed hourly cardio-dance and Zumba classes. Completed a group fitness training course.

Newport News, Va

Co-advise (with the Assistant Director) the Campus Activities Board (CAB); Provide leadership to, support, advise and mentor assigned members of the CAB Executive Board through regular meetings and interactions; Assist in the allocation and expenditure of programming budget; Work with agents and performers to negotiate and execute performance contracts; Work with Assistant Director to plan CAB retreats and training opportunities; Assist the Office of Student Activities (OSA) with program planning and implementation of services and experiences that enhance students’ development and leadership skills; Assist in the development of marketing strategies for events and educational efforts; Oversee student worker for social media posts; Work collaboratively with campus offices, departments, and student organizations to develop educational and programming initiatives.

River Forest, Il

Assist in the planning of major campus events including DU Fest and Welcome Week; Lay groundwork for extra-curricular and co-curricular events and programs for the 2016-2017 academic year; Contact agencies and performers to book talent for upcoming year; Represent department at various orientation programs.

Hampton, Va

Responsible for planning and implementing programs through the Office of Alumni Affairs to increase financial support from young alumni, while engaging them in exciting events and initiatives, responsible for developing and executing a formal strategy to engage current students with the Office of Alumni Affairs, and create a culture of giving through education, information and relationships. Plan and execute alumni events, write articles, blogs and materials related to alumni news, programs, and events, assist with the identification and cultivation of prospective young donors, manage and promote the Pre-Alumni Council, manage all social media accounts.

Composed company newsletter; created and published company marketing materials; supervised team of event planners for weddings and anniversary celebrations

Tysons Corner

Supervised sales team and store staff; set up visual displays and marketing materials; provided customer service; met daily sales goals; generated daily financial reports; trained associates.

Tysons Corner

Provided sales support for associates; provided sales tactics and training support for associates; set up visual and marketing displays; provided weekly reports to Area Manager.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Planned and executed Atlas events; drafted news releases; published marketing materials; created a public relations and marketing guide for Atlas and its artists to follow; drafted biographies for performing artists.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Drafted press releases about state tourism events; assisted with launch of summer state-wide tourism initiatives, planned state-sponsored tourism events; published tourism marketing materials; hosted state hospitality and tourism business professionals; edited blog about Virginia tourism events and destinations

Newport News, Va

Prepared marketing displays and engaged in product sales

Hampton, Va

Tutored students in the subject of English; offered students advice in how to strengthen their writing skills

Master’S Degree, Educational Policy, Planning, And Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts In Public Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Graduate

Activities and Societies: PRSSA, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Golden Key- Social Director, Resident Assistant Association, Kappa Tau.