Support Lead PastorOrganize and oversee all aspects of office functionalityEvent Planning on and off site locationsDevelop and plan all processes related to eventsGuest Relations and HospitalityAssist with communications, marketing and social media campaignsAssist in developing new and innovative communications to the publicCalendar Organization for all events, internal meetings and building requirementsTeam player working with all levels from volunteer to Ministry Team LeadersAdministrative and Organization dutiesLead and develop event planning teamsNext Steps MentorStage Production/Service ProductionLiaison between two additional satellite campuses

• Coordinate and implement corporate marketing programs.• Manage marketing/sales team.• Work directly with the President to determine priorities each season.• Research and identify new media outlets and opportunities to promote new titles and company branding.• Maintain and develop new marketing and public relations programs by utilizing social media connections.• Oversee development of national media relationships and determine pitch strategies.• Manage and implement endeavors to build and successfully launch a new 2013 Website. • Write and manage marketing plans, product positions, and collateral content creation, (press releases, press kits, q&a’s, and author bios, promotional flyers, and event posters/announcements).• Perform inside sales, customer service, consulting, and campaign management for 300+ books per year.• Build and maintain relationships with trade and consumer media who cover books and authors. Proactively pitch features editors, producers, book reviewers, and bloggers.• Develop and maintain relationships with key account bookstore owners, buyers and event coordinators.• Drive sales by overseeing improvements to ensure the sales teams (internal and external) address all new customers and their needs.• Provide understanding of all markets, competitions, and sales process.• Develop and manage the Marketing/Sales department advertising budget and title-by-title annual budget.

• Developed and implemented unique and innovative ways to sell PartyLite products. • Hosted parties and collaborated with volunteer hostesses, while promoting them online or through in-home presentations. • Built clientele through internet research, cold calls, and social media tools.• Trained and managed 15 consultants.• Inspirational speaker at local and regional meetings, discussing sales development and creative ways to build your business and sharing success stories.In the height of my career with Partylite Gifts, I was awarded several sales related achievement awards.

• Coordinated and managed all aspects of corporate events.• Calculated budget for proposed events. • Attended all such events to oversee set-up and troubleshoot issues. • Wrote and disseminated press releases and public service.• Provided assistance in the production of marketing materials and brochures on key product lines. • Liaise with the businesses graphics teams on design layout for brochure production. • Update and manage the customer database and mailing lists. • Maximize sales and new account development by cultivating customer relationships. • Work closely with sales representatives (US and International). • Coordinated and attended all events for sales retreats with over 100 sales representatives.

Various positions ranging from administrative to marketing/professional services.