Mandy Stark Bianchi Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Tallahassee, Fl

• Develops and evaluates the organizational structure of Ability1st including position titles, salary, wages, job descriptions and job specifications.• Oversees the hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of all staff in accordance with the establishedpersonnel policies and procedures. • Directs the implementation and administration of the personnel and operational policies and procedures.• Oversees the preparation, publication and distribution of any document, report, or promotional ormarketing piece, that may be required for, or deemed essential to, the mission, administration oroperation of Ability1st. • Supervises the management team in the development of the Annual Budget. • Provides direct supervision of programs and services. • Develops and implements all activities related to fundraising, public relations, social media, special events, marketing, communications and branding. • Recruits, trains and supervises leadership and operational volunteers for special events and administrative duties. • Serves as the designated spokesperson for the organization.• Identifies new program funding opportunities for the organization.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

The Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend provides various services to children and adults who have epilepsy and live in the Big Bend region of Florida. Services include sponsoring medical care, emergency medicine, case management, and educational community programs.• Oversaw and administered the organization's mission and financial objectives• Coordinated and developed fundraising programs/events• Planned and organized monthly Epilepsy Support Group• Advocated for epilepsy services and funding in the Florida Legislature• Provided presentations about epilepsy and seizure first aid to community• Served as liaison to Florida Department of Health, other government entities within service area, and other providers of the Epilepsy Services ProgramAchievements:·Increased funding from United Way and the City Human Services Partnership (CHSP) for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, including a $20,000 first-time grant from CHSP in 2018·New logo in 2014 that is more identifiable, plus new brochures and promotional items·New, redesigned web site, www.eabb.org in 2014 and significantly increased social media presence·Epilepsy training with 150 officers in 2016 with Tallahassee Police Department·2016 Collaboration with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare to open the first-ever EABB/TMH Epilepsy Resource Center for patients, families, individuals to learn more about epilepsy·Membership in the Florida Epilepsy Alliance – Vice President·Capitol Legislative Day for Epilepsy Awareness – Alliance members provided 2,000 purple cupcakes to Capitol staff, visitors and legislative aides and legislators·Panelist at the 2016 Florida State University College of Communication & Information Women in Leadership Conference ·New initiative in 2016-17 to purchase 400 seizure/epilepsy medical alert bracelets ·Created signature fundraising event called Vine & Dine in 2016 ·Recruited new, active board members including a lobbyist, paramedic and financial expert

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

For more than 100 years, the Florida League of Cities has been the united voice for Florida’s municipalities. The League’s mission is to serve the needs of Florida’s cities and promote local self-government. The League provides members with tailored advocacy tools and training programs designed specifically for municipal officials. • Monitored and managed the League’s social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter, and shared League photos, articles and information • Posted to website’s home page, including creating wording and securing graphics for various sections. Posted to the publications and events and training pages and provided backup for other staff members’ pages• Initial contact for news media requests while ensuring the reporter’s deadline was met. Tracked articles, compiled monthly reporter inquiry spreadsheet• Compiled and tracked Florida League of Cities/policy/local government/state news clips• Wrote and compiled various Quality Cities magazine departments including News Briefs; Festival Listings; Did You Know?; Employee Profile and Question of the Month• Compiled and edited articles for the FLC E-News digital newsletter• Created Legislative Bulletin e-newsletter each Friday during session and pre- and post-session bulletins• Coordinated advertising for both Quality Cities and the Membership Directory • City Public Information Officer liaison Achievements:• Created and conceptualized the idea and logo for the FLC E-News - the League's first-ever digital newsletter• Coordinated the 2004 - 2009 Cities of Excellence Awards Program• Organized 2009 Youth Council Program• Created the Professional Development Forum - a company-wide group that offered learning opportunities for employees• Wrote more than 150 articles for Quality Cities magazine and 50 press releases• Guest speaker at April 2012 Tallahassee Society of Association Executives Meeting Planner Roundtable

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is a statewide professional membership organization representing Florida-licensed dentists. FDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. The FDA was established in 1884 to ensure that patients received the highest quality of care from dental professionals.• Wrote more than 30 articles for features and news sections of Today's FDA,a publication with more than 7,000 readers, targeting dentists in Florida• Organized several public and media events promoting dental health includingChildren's Dental Health Month, Senior Dental Health Awareness Week andDentists Day on the Hill• Handled photography for articles and onsite at various events• Worked at conference registration at the 1997 Florida National DentalConvention• Assisted Communications Department members with various duties such asediting, proofreading, advertising, administrative tasks and public outreach

Master'S Degree, Business Management And Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies