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Upstate And Midlands Sc

Upstate And Midlands, Sc

•Responsible for the strategic oversight of the following organizational functions/departments: Marketing, Public Relations and Media, Community Engagement, Development, Compliance and Advocacy•Served as Goodwill spokesperson and community liaison to media outlets •Demonstrated and modeled a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at all times.•Cultivated and fostered mutually beneficial relations with individuals, government officials, and business community to enhance the public image and awareness of Goodwill's mission, vision, and values.•Oversaw the development and implementation of comprehensive media strategy that builds upon, but not limited to strategic partnerships, Board Relations, advocacy, and government relations.•Managed initiatives that facilitate awareness of stakeholder experience.•Developed and provided oversight for communication strategies through internal and external media.•Served as point-of-contact for external media requests and determines appropriate responses.•Routinely conducted Community Needs Assessments for mission-centered decisions.•Directed creation of communications to include but not limited to media training, emergency communications plan, annual reports, business statistical report, strategic planning, etc.•Worked collaboratively with organizational leaders to increase donor and shopper activity, mission impact, and stakeholder engagement.•Developed long-range strategies and maintained P&L oversight for philanthropic giving and revenue generation through grant management and funder support.•Worked cooperatively with team members to manage and track volunteer opportunities.•Established and maintained operational excellence through policies, procedures and standards that support requirements established by funding providers, internal policies and corporate values.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Columbia, South Carolina Area

As the Senior Strategist of Strategic Operations within the Department of Juvenile Justice. I serve as a critical member of the Agency's executive management team. In collaboration with the Agency Executive Director, as the Senior Strategist, I articulate and implement a strategic vision for the agency that focuses on effective growth; oversees implementation of the strategic plan in close coordination with DJJ’s planning and evaluation department, build new partnerships to grow and strengthen the organization, manages special projects, and serves in a high profile external role representing DJJ’s Director at key functions, to constituents, fundraisers and the media.I oversee a portfolio that includes: (1) strategic planning; (2) communications; (3) high level partnerships; (4) governance and risk management; (5) business operations; (6) information technology; policy oversight; (7) project management; and (8) program development. I'm responsible for maintaining strong connections to all agency program areas and divisions to introduce new partnerships, transition special projects for longer term sustainability and to meet the needs of the agency. In addition, I serve as the primary staff liaison for Juvenile Justice Partners (JJP), internal and external constituents and engage the agency divisions/program areas frequently under the direction of the Agency’s Executive Director.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Served as the College's chief marketing officer.• Managed a $400k advertising budget.• Plans, executes and evaluates an integrated marketing and communications strategy to support the priorities of the College's strategic plan.• Coordinates all major marketing efforts to build the College's reputation in target markets.• Provides leadership and direction for a team of marketing and communications professionals including a senior writer/editor, photographer/digital specialist, design/web content manager and social media strategist.• Oversees all aspects of the development, design, writing and production of the College's promotional, branding and marketing materials.• Collaborates with vice presidents of enrollment and advancement to develop and implement marketing strategies in support of institutional goals related to the recruitment of students, support of athletics and cultivation of alums and donors.• Administers the development and implementation of a proactive media relations strategy designed to enhance the image, reach and reputation of the College in the media, among the general public, and with key constituencies.• Leads a comprehensive social media strategy and plan to attract and retain students and engage a broad constituency.• Collaborates with faculty and staff on communications to enhance the reputation of the College.• Manages a comprehensive crisis communication plan to effectively preserve the integrity of the• College's reputation. • Advises the President and senior leadership on crisis communications and issues management.• Ensures consistency of all institutional marks and messaging.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Provides responsible planning, direction, coordination, administrative, and managerial support to ensure effective and efficient operations and activities for Richland County Council. • Acts as a liaison between county council members and their constituents and county government staff.• Serves as the spokesperson and represents county council at governmental, community groups, schools, and service clubs meetings or events. • Executes a variety of advanced professional duties and analytical projects for county council.• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates office staff, programs, and activities to ensure that objectives are met.• Manages effective internal and external relationships through management, leadership, and communication to achieve economical, technical, and productive performance. • Prepares and manages the $800k budget for council services.• Sustains and improves staff performance by setting goals and objectives, evaluating progress, and providing feedback.• Processes and approves Freedom of Information requests, contractual agreements, and county ordinances. • Prepares quarterly financial reports for county council.• Manages ombudsman requests and responses to citizens.• Manages county council media and public relations activities.• Serves as the project manager for all county council projects and events.• Strategically develops and executes documents and action plans that contain propriety information for members of council.

Columbia, Sc 29202

• Planned, developed, and directed communications strategies and long-range public information programs designed to enhance agency branding, and promote and enhance agency goals, activities, and objectives.• Coordinated the messaging of agency projects to maximize exposure, promote policies, and ensure stakeholder understanding.• Oversaw creative engagement of the media, legislators, the health community, consumers, and the public, leveraging agency data and state and national trends to extend messaging and create local tie-in.• Managed agency publications and occasional agency media buys designed to educate on matters of public interest.• Developed outreach calendar to ensure agency presence at civic, professional, legislative, and consumer related organizations.• Coordinated promotional and education programs with other agencies and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and leveraging communications impact.• Managed and furthered agency social media strategy, increasing Twitter, Facebook and blog communications.• Enhanced agency website to maximize communications goals and stakeholder engagement.• Served as the agency spokesperson and community outreach coordinator

Columbia, South Carolina

• Conducted a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic development and redevelopment of Richland County neighborhoods.• Co-managed $600K budget for the development of neighborhood master planning.• Established policies and procedures.onducted comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and probable future development, including recommended means of implementation.• Compiled data for and created, published and distributed maps, plans, reports and recommendations to County administration, Planning Commission, County Council and the general public.• Administered and maintains accountability for the disbursement and use of Neighborhood Improvement Funds.• Managed the Neighborhood Improvement Program, including adoption and implementation of neighborhood master plans, administration of neighborhood matching grants, and production of neighborhood leadership training and annual neighborhood planning conference.• Contributed and assisted with updates to the County’s comprehensive land use plan and related implementation tools.• Facilitated interagency and inter-jurisdictional planning for community infrastructure.• Participated in department marketing and public relations efforts; conducted public presentations to inform the public about department projects and programs and to receive public input; conducts public meetings.Developed Richland County’s Government first Commercial Façade Grant Program.• Secured more than $700K in Community Block Grant Funding for underserved neighborhoods in Richland County.• Facilitated the development of the “Decker Boulevard District” in the Richland County Land Development Code.• Spear-headed the department’s economic development initiatives in the county’s commercial corridors. • Conducted monthly neighborhood leadership training workshops to over 300 neighborhoods.• Administered Neighborhood matching grant program to eligible neighborhoods totaling $40k per year.

Master’S Degree, Public Administration

As an MPA graduate, I've learned the theories, skills and techniques of leadership and public management. I have the ability.

Certification Of Economic Development​, Economic/Community Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.This Political Science program offered its majors a broad understanding.