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Responsible for using marketing strategy and relationship management to develop programs that promote the brand, raise public awareness, increase community bonds, and drive organic growth and client acquisition for the Consumer Bank, Payment, Virtual Solutions and Innovation Group,Enterprise Function Groups (Audit/Finance/Risk/Marketing/PR) and office of the CEO.• Partnered with senior leaders to understand business needs, issues and priorities to deliver value add solutions through unmatched meeting and event programming. • Developed recommendations to optimize the department operating model to reduce expenses, operate more efficiently and to continue to mature our Strategic Meetings Management Program. • Leveraged business intelligence reporting dashboards to drive strategic decision making and identify team coaching, development and training opportunities.• Responsible for the identification, education and mitigation of operational, financial and reputational risks and compliance requirements in a highly regulated industry.

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of special events and marketing programs for both the Bobcats and Sting in addition to serving as the team liaison with the Charlotte Coliseum regarding game day operations. Instrumental in the planning, transition and opening of the new uptown Arena.• Played an active role in the activation of sponsorships through events (e.g. Bud Light Beach Bash) and responsible oversight of team sponsored events and hospitality ( e.g. Wachovia Championship Golf) • Coordinated a live television broadcast and fan experience for the Expansion Draft and NBA Draft Party, public events with 10,000+ fans during NBA Draft week.• Served as lead team Manager on Duty responsible for building preparedness and inspection, event staffing, security, injury reports, addressing fan issues and complaints, and overall game night supervision.

Upheld the Foundations mission through the creation of all fundraising events as well as overseeing the awarding of grants to non profit organizations. Responsible for the day-to-day operation, managing committees and staff, and developed business plans in collaboration with the Foundation Board of Directors and legal counsel. • Developed and administered the grant review and award process to non-profit organizations. During tenure the Foundation awarded grants totaling 1.5MM. • Operationalized and managed the Team Donation program of autographed merchandise, tickets and unique experiences to assist non-profits raise additional funds through auctions. • Facilitated the recruitment and placement of non-profits in the Concession Fund-Raising Program.• Managed and adhered to an annual budget of $800,000.

Directed a team responsible for the team community relations initiatives focused on raising public awareness and increasing community bonds. Developed and implemented events and programs committed to sponsorship agreements including but not limited to school and educational initiatives, fan development and player appearances. • Conceptualized and implemented the team's largest special event "Cool School Field Trip" in partnership with Bridgestone/Firestone, Nashville Public Schools and NHL. • Managed player and sponsor ticket donation programs- identified organizations, set parameters and process, measured and shared outcomes with stakeholders.• Initiated and oversaw the execution of strategic community appearances involving players, coaches, broadcasters and staff. • Partnered with the American Red Cross of Middle Tennessee to conceptualize and execute a multi-year joint marketing campaign "Give Blood. Play Hockey."