Sidney Evans, Ii Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Strong business presence within trade organizations, targeted industries, state and government agencies, chambers of commerce, business networking and community groups. Assumed full leadership for association/program development, marketing strategy, budgeting, government relations, strategic partnerships, sponsorship involvement, and business development. Represent Reliant Energy across 75 associations statewide including the Greater Houston Partnership, and function as corporate spokesperson to business constituencies. Partner with sales team in developing key corporate prospects and in furnishing leads. Expertise and AccomplishmentsBusiness DevelopmentAssociation DevelopmentCommunity RelationsChamber of Commerce liaisonBoards of DirectorsCorporate EngagementFoundationsNon-Profit Management2018 Panelist as a "Top Ten" Business Development Allstar for National Association for Business DevelopmentAwarded 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 "Corporation of the Year" by the Intercontinental Chamber of CommerceAwarded 2017 "Company of the Month of October" by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce2010 Keynote speaker at University of Houston Small Business Development Center for presentation on "How to Work a Room", featuring over 325 people in attendance.Awarded 2006 "Corporation of the Year by the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of CommerceAwarded 2004 “Top Ten Companies” by the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of CommerceAwarded 2003 “Company of the Year” by the Galleria Chamber of Commerce.

Provided vision and direction. Assumed full operational and P&L responsibility for business plan development, strategic sales and market planning, staff recruitment and training, public relations, government relations, budgeting and reporting. Served as spokesperson and publicity director. Managed a $546,000 operating budget.Within one year, positioned Galleria Chamber of Commerce as the seventh largest chamber in the Houston Region.Led the realignment of the operational infrastructure to include management and staff recruitment, community outreach, special event programs and event sponsorships to build market presence, status and recognition within the business community.served as key spokesperson to city council members and other government officials for chamber’s position on local, state and federal regulations.

Led the strategic planning, design and implementation of all marketing, advertising and public relations activities to promote the Bureau’s membership. Introduced programs, and strategies to reposition existing membership development campaigns and accelerate growth within target markets. Managed the department’s planning, budgeting, staffing, training, and public relations. Actively participated in public speaking engagements and community-related programs to establish a visible impacting presence among civic groups and industry leaders.Grew Bureau membership from 750 to 1,200 members, drove overall retention rate to 86% (100% on major accounts) and generated over $1 million in annual membership revenue.Positioned Bureau to rank within the “Top Ten Membership Programs” by the International Association of Convention Visitors Bureau.Spearheaded development of community outreach, special event programs within minority groups, driving up minority memberships by 400%.

Bba, Business Management

2014 Fall Leadership Forum Graduate

2012

Class Xvii

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