My Role: * Reported directly to the Carolinas Region Vice President, as well as partnered with three service line Department Managers in the sales strategy development and process implementation.* Developed and maintained client relationships* Sought business opportunities utilizing cold calls, networking, trade shows, marketing events, periodicals, Dodge Global & Onvia reports, commercial developers, general contractors, architectural firms and municipalities to obtain leads and appointments to bring in proposal opportunities.* Researched and gathered information on potential clients and projects* Scheduled meetings with new/existing clients to discover project information* Developed and maintained a strong business network* Participated in industry specific professional organizations and associations* Designed layout and wrote content for qualification packages and proposals* Tracked BD opportunites via various avenues

• Design and execute logos, business cards and media kits for brand recognition. • Design print and website advertisements, brochures, newsletters, flyers, postcards and other special communiqués the client may need.• Review and edit all documents and websites for accurate use of grammar and content.• Correct any typographical and grammatical errors. • Check the format, textual consistency, accuracy and organizational flow of all documents and websites.

• Researched and wrote articles on behalf of the association for various external and internal publications.• Developed and maintained a system for media contacts, publication advertisers, exhibitors and members.• Held primary responsibility for securing sponsorships for membership events.• Designed and executed logos and prepared media kits for various projects and community events. • Held primary responsibility for the websites, bi-monthly newsletters, and annual membership directory i.e. design, editing, and selling of advertisements.• Started an in-house printing / design services offered exclusively to our Membership to generate additional revenue for the Association• Re-branded the Association by designing a new logo, business cards, corporate letterhead, newsletter template, e-blasts, and assisted in the art direction of the new website. • Established budgets and guidelines for the printing of association publications.• Promoted the Association at trade show events. • Responsible for creating public awareness of the Association for the general public but also informing members of all our services offered. • Managed the updating of the membership directory.• Assisted in the planning, management and operation of association’s annual events. • Composed and prepared a variety of office documents i.e. correspondence, press releases, speeches, reports and presentations.• Assembled marketing materials.• Metered outgoing mail and prepared courier shipments.• Provided administrative support to the Executive Officer and Board of Directors.• Managed the inventory of all office supplies and maintenance of office equipment.