Portia Collins Email & Phone Number

Greenwood, Ms

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Greenwood, Ms

Primarily responsible for promoting ArtPlace's mission of "creating access to the arts for everyone in Leflore County" as well as successfully executing ArtPlace's long-term strategic plan, as established by the Board of Directors. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the functioning of the day-to-day operations of the organization, resource development, volunteer recruitment & engagement, managing all internal and external communication, oversight of organizational programming, staff supervision, grant writing, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Itta Bena, Ms

In my capacity as Special Events Manager, I coordinated the logistics necessary to plan and execute conferences, meetings, and various types of special events sponsored by the University. Additionally, I interfaced regularly with key faculty, staff, students, and alumni to plan events, and oversee their implementation. Other responsibilities included:-Recommending appropriate venue options based on the scope and specifications of the event.-Coordinating with catering vendors, staging staff, and other parties participating in producing the event. -Overseeing domestic and/or international travel arrangements for event attendees. -Serving as a primary event representative before, during, and after the event. -Tracking and monitoring event expenses; oversaw event billing and payment processes.

Grenada, Ms

Engaged in public and private speaking engagements about the Legacy Volunteer Program to recruit volunteers. Completed weekly marketing report to document participation in community and organization activities/events in order to illustrate recruitment efforts.Facilitated volunteer training programs for new volunteers.Assigned volunteers to patients. Maintained contact with patient's caregiver(s) after death to provide grief support.

Central Delta

Achieved all current year Income, Advocacy and Cancer Control goals and objectives through the work of volunteers.Served as staff lead on all assigned mass market special events and ensured adherence to established timelines and best practices.Identify, recruit and train volunteers to fulfill key responsibilities in accordance with Division’s guidelines .Identified and cultivated appropriate relationships to increase the organization’s advocacy initiatives.

Itta Bena, Ms

Developed and led a comprehensive annual appeal program, including strategies to incorporate alumni groups, e-campaigns, giving societies, focus on new donors, and increasing average gift amounts. Managed campus-wide "1950 Annual Fund Campaign."Worked closely with the Vice President of University Advancement and other Advancement staff to develop fundraising strategies and integrate with university, alumni, and community initiatives.Planned and implemented multiple direct mail, e-mail, and phone appeals (annually) with a high degree of customization and emotional appeal. Involves working with communications and marketing specialists, vendors, and key Advancement/Alumni staff. Developed written language to solicit donations via direct mail and e-mail.Performed other assigned duties relevant to the various operations of the Office of University Advancement.

Counseled prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.Managed designated territory and recruited prospective students for undergraduate programs.Attended public and private recruitment fairs to recruit prospective students and connect with high school and community college counselors.Processed student information (i.e. applications, transcripts, etc.) using Banner.Administered campus tours to prospective students and various groups.Managed social media outlets used to recruit prospective students.

Contributed to weekly newsletter to all 15,000 FEI members, providing information on important policy developments in Washington. Attended and reported on Congressional hearings and industry meetings.Monitored daily publications and congressional schedule for finance issue coverage.Completed a research project and presentation on expiring tax provisions.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Ministry To Women

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Non-Profit Management, Governmental Affairs

Education record

Successfully completed independent study courses in the following areas: -IS-00921.a--Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security.

Political Leadership Program, Course: Essentials For Aspiring Leaders

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society); Outstanding Student in Political Science; President.