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University Of Missouri-Kansas City

Helping ignite entrepreneurship in communities around the country. As relationship manager, I develop client retention strategies and customer support services:--Design marketing strategies for SourceLink affiliates tailored to each unique community --Consult with each affiliate regularly to identify needs--Provide training to ensure effective use of SourceLink software products --Utilize Google Analytics and SEO strategies to increase website traffic --Create appealing and… Show more Helping ignite entrepreneurship in communities around the country. As relationship manager, I develop client retention strategies and customer support services:--Design marketing strategies for SourceLink affiliates tailored to each unique community --Consult with each affiliate regularly to identify needs--Provide training to ensure effective use of SourceLink software products --Utilize Google Analytics and SEO strategies to increase website traffic --Create appealing and accessible technical content in training documents, webinars and sales materials--Conduct research to identify prospective Resource Partners in new client communities Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Utilized marketing, sales and public relations skills to attract and guide students through the application and enrollment process.--Responsible for lead generation and business development--Represented university at education fairs held at area businesses and organizations--Managed CRM database --Tracked and reported metrics for prospective student inquiries, applications and enrollments--Managed recruitment information sessions--Managed 40th anniversary celebration… Show more Utilized marketing, sales and public relations skills to attract and guide students through the application and enrollment process.--Responsible for lead generation and business development--Represented university at education fairs held at area businesses and organizations--Managed CRM database --Tracked and reported metrics for prospective student inquiries, applications and enrollments--Managed recruitment information sessions--Managed 40th anniversary celebration of Kansas City campus including community service project, special events and branded advertising --Managed campus social media and local web updates--Managed direct mail campaigns for campus events and departmental programs--Managed campus media relations Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

BookWorks provided publishing and marketing services to professional service providers, public speakers, consultants and educators. Recognized as an expert in the field, BookWorks managed the publication of award-winning books including, "Cardinal Is Her Color," for William Jewell College, "Liberty for All: Celebrating 175 Years," for the City of Liberty, Missouri and "Nordie's at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women Too Young for Breast Cancer." Clients included Kansas City Star Books, The… Show more BookWorks provided publishing and marketing services to professional service providers, public speakers, consultants and educators. Recognized as an expert in the field, BookWorks managed the publication of award-winning books including, "Cardinal Is Her Color," for William Jewell College, "Liberty for All: Celebrating 175 Years," for the City of Liberty, Missouri and "Nordie's at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women Too Young for Breast Cancer." Clients included Kansas City Star Books, The Kauffman Foundation and Carondelet Health. --Managed all phases of publishing, client relations and overall marketing and management of the business--Promoted books and authors to national and local media outlets, scheduled author signings and events. Serviced wholesale and retail accounts. Show less

Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas

Assisted SBDC clients with developing publishing and consulting businesses.

Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas

Taught learning strategies courses designed to help college students improve their confidence and grade point averages and be independent learners.

Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas

Developed and implemented adult education class curriculum for aspiring minority entrepreneurs to write feasibility and business plans. Also provided one-on-one business development counseling.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Special Education

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Special Education And Teaching