Melissa Dean Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Fl

• Manage and support 12 all-remote staff on operations in over 20+ markets across Eastern United States and the UK• Create opportunities that align with Foresters corporate strategy to support exponential growth in engagement of our members• Develop initiatives, partnerships and programs that members can participate in to increase their involvement with Foresters and/or give back to their community. • Analyze department structure and operations to identify opportunities to be more efficient, yielding time and money saved. • Develop successful teams and strategies to achieve Foresters objectives while overcoming the challenges of an all-remote staff across multiple time zones, currencies, laws, cultures, and varied work-styles.

Jacksonville, Fl

• Managed up to 20 markets and staff on operations related to developing members in target markets across Central and Eastern United States and all of Canada. • Worked with Foresters corporate headquarters to implement initiatives that increase interaction and next steps of engagement with members.

Jacksonville, Fl & Cincinnati, Oh

Created opportunities for Foresters members to give back to the communities in which they live, keeping with Foresters purpose to enhance the well-being of families and communities. Planned events for members to interact with one another in a casual but meaningful way, serving Foresters foundation as a fraternal benefit society. Recruited members to participate in volunteer activities. Community partners and projects included: KaBOOM! playground builds, Ronald McDonald House Charities, A Kid Again, Matthew 25 Ministries, Bethany House, Children's Hospital, and more.

Cincinnati, Oh

Spotlight 360 is a full-service special event management firm with comprehensive experience in the areas of event planning, logistics, operations, promotions, sponsorship activation, and more. From concept to reality, we manage each event with a 360º, full-circle approach.Our event experience encompasses large scale event production, non-profit fundraisers, tradeshows, multiple day conferences, outdoor festivals, concerts, promotional activities, and much more! • Co-founded a small business focused on special event management. Managed elements related to the start-up of a new company such as registering with the state, name selection, brand development, creating business processes, preparing financial documents, marketing, and more. • Event Management from concept to completion for local, regional, and national clients ranging from 25 to 200,000+ attendees. • Develop marketing campaigns for events and secure added value with radio, television, and print outlets for event coverage.• Build brand awareness for local and national brands through interactive marketing, street team promotions, and sponsorship activation. • Manage over twenty independent contractors.

Lexington, Sc (Columbia, Sc)

• Oversaw all advertising opportunities, marketing materials, product samples, and other marketing functions for the North American headquarters of a global telecommunications and energy cables company.• Planned all corporate meetings, seminars, and social events involving employees, customers, agents, and government officials, including the launch of a new manufacturing facility that features groundbreaking technology in North America.• Tradeshow and conference coordination to reinforce brand image to existing customers and introduce the company to potential clients.• Launched new corporate website; executed development, information transfer, and continually update the site which has resulted in a 10% increase in page views compared year to year.

Cincinnati, Oh / Mason, Oh

• Assisted with overall pre-planning of one of the world’s premiere tennis events, the ATP Men’s Masters, and WTA Women’s Open tennis tournaments, featuring international tennis stars such as Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams; played for the benefit of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and The Charles M. Barrett Cancer Center. • Managed over 2,000 active volunteers, serving 40 committees for event operations. Developed an on-line registration system for obtaining contact information and schedules for volunteers. Worked with third party company to custom build and implement the website interface.

Cincinnati, Oh

• Planned, managed, and executed events hosted by eight market-leading radio stations, with attendance ranging from 125 to 500,000 people. • Executive Producer of the tri-state area’s largest and most successful event, Riverfest featuring the WEBN Fireworks, attracting over 500,000 people to the Ohio Riverbanks, generating over $600,000 in revenue, and delivering an unparalleled exclusive 25% market share in radio and TV programming during the broadcast. Managed over 30 staff members and volunteers for this multi-faceted event.• Developed and implemented marketing plans to promote radio stations, major events, and local and national brands (Meijer, Toyota, Penn Station, Fischer Homes, John Morrell). Increased brand awareness through custom programs for hundreds of companies each year. • Worked directly with National Recording Artists (Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Hinder), Record Labels (Sony BMG, Atlantic), and national celebrities (Jim Rome, Sean Hannity) to produce unique events with national recognition. • Managed client relations and fulfilled sponsorship obligations to more than 100 clients in one single event. • Effectively managed multiple budgets totaling more than $1.8 million in revenue. Reduced operating expenses by 25% from 2003 to 2007 while maintaining the quality of the events and desired benefits to both the public and sponsors.

Cincinnati, Oh

Manager of Game Day Operations for P&G River Front Classic: Planned, managed, and produced a nationally renowned event resulting in record attendance of over 30,000 people, creating an economic impact of $15 million for the city. Managed 15 teams and successfully engaged over 300 volunteers to assist with event operations. Worked directly with the NFL Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium, and HBCU athletic departments to execute game day activities.

Bachelor Of Arts, Business & French

International Study Abroad