Norma Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Wichita, Kansas

My work includes project management, recruitment, marketing, event planning, media partnerships, and public relations. Each month, I organize approximately 250 blood drive operations, resulting in 5,000 donations. My portfolio includes ten high-profile Donation Centers and approximately 20 accounts throughout a 4-state area.

Wichita, Kansas

Lead and motivate a team of eight sales professionals throughout Kansas to ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of communications, marketing and recruitment programs designed to meet sales goals in the most efficient and cost effective manner.Partner with board of directors as a regional liaison for local recruitment, public relations and event planning while participating in community events across the state to continuously network to support the needs of the organization.

Wichita, Kansas

Holding progressively responsible positions within the organization gave me a unique perspective, which allowed me to set the overall strategic direction of marketing and communications while considering the impact on field operations.Responsible for all internal and external marketing and communication initiatives impacting an 8-state area throughout the Midwest. Hired, led and developed a team of 32 high-level professionals to support the overall strategic goals of the organization. Developed and managed public relations, media, and awareness campaigns to help achieve annual collection goals while ensuring consistency of image and messages conveyed to the public.Managed team of communication professionals in developing and maintaining social media, web site and intranet site.Leveraged relationships with sponsors and outside vendors to maximize cost savings, including the development of partnerships with various national organizations.Effectively worked across multi-functional and multi-location teams to gain consensus and support.

Wichita, Kansas

As a strategy officer I helped bring a unified voice to all areas of the Red Cross by creating powerful recruitment and awareness campaigns.Led marketing strategy team in developing cost-effective campaigns and programs to assist donor recruitment efforts. Coordinated projects and events with multiple stakeholders and planned and implemented awareness campaigns to enhance the organization’s image.Created division intranet site and trained point of contact for each functional area on content management.Served as Headquarters liaison for marketing team and on special projects.

Wichita, Ks

Utilizing my technical and interpersonal skills as a communications manager helped to develop strong media and marketing partnerships within the organization.Developed and maintained media relationships to ensure consistency of image and messages conveyed to the public while acting as spokesperson for media and public affairs.Served on board of directors as communications, marketing and event planning expert, and produced written and visual materials for CEO, board members, management and sales teams. Developed and maintained Web sites (redcrossblood.org, bloodisneeded.org, bloodgiveslife.org) while monitoring accuracy of new corporate brand standards.Planned and implemented events, including 125th Anniversary Gala, annual Battle of the Badges, Red, White & You Blood Drive, and Grand Opening of the W.H. and Helen M. Graves Salina Platelet Center.

Wichita, Ks

My strong leadership skills and ability to build meaningful relationships with sponsors, employees and volunteers became a standard for how I conduct business today.Planned and implemented effective strategies to recruit and retain blood drive sponsors by utilizing referrals, community events and networking for potential account leads.Achieved goal 18 out of 19 months, averaging 104 percent of goal.Created and presented educational presentations to sponsors, donors, media and prospects.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

The mission of Family Promise of Greater Wichita is to empower families with children to overcome homelessness and housing insecurity through a holistic approach, community involvement, and sustainable solutions.

Wichita, Ks

Experience in the non-profit sector helped me realize the impact I can have on the community by working for an organization with a lifesaving mission.Successfully planned and implemented three consecutive fundraising events (Blue Jeans for Babies, Snowball Softball and Walk America), exceeding fundraising goals of $10k, $15k and $55k respectively. Managed volunteer groups to ensure each event was successful. Served on board of directors. Increased awareness through media and corporate partnerships. Created news releases, advertisements, media proposals and presentations for media partners.

Wichita, Ks

A total of six years in the banking industry allowed me to perfect my organizational and interpersonal skills while concurrently developing technical skills through higher education.Consumer loan origination, documentation and closing. Coordinated marketing campaigns for two locations. Established and serviced personal and business accounts. Counseled prospective and established customers about extended services available. Coached teller staff on customer service skills, procedures and goals.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Integrated Marketing Communications

Business Management Minor

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business, Communications, Marketing