Stephen Elmore Email & Phone Number

Clermont, Florida

Assist in developing and communicating the vision and mission of the church.Collaborates with Executive Leadership teams to develop and refine the vision, mission, key strategies and goals of the entire Organization.Works with the leadership on staff relationships, position descriptions, employee benefit programs, salary administration, performance evaluations and all personnel issues. Oversees the maintenance of personnel records and files to ensure personnel administration is accomplished in compliance with government rules and regulations and with policies.Oversees and monitors operating budget and all designated funds. Work with ministry leaders in maintaining balanced budgets and other funding opportunities.Supervises Facilities Manager and department to determine that the maintenance and care for church facilities, vehicles, equipment, grounds, parsonages and equipment.Supervises Communication Department and Organization IT.

Clermont, Florida, United States

Assessing the goals, outcomes and measures to be accomplished and dialogue with client about how to achieve those. Lead creative sessions for project kickoffs.Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches.Manage multiple projects from high-level concepts through completion.Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet client goals, concepts and messages through marketing campaign and graphic design.Establish creative direction for entire line of online services and programs.Supervise and inspire the creative team and vendor partners.Provide quality control over concepts and projects.Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design, including image optimization and site mapping.

1. Regularly and thoroughly prepares for each City Council Meeting. Reads and reviews agenda materials supplied. Becomes familiar with the Comprehensive Plan, City Budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), City Policies, and other City documents that impact City policy. Conducts site visits as appropriate. Solicits and receives input from affected parties and the general public. Participates meaningfully in consideration of agenda items. Participates in discussion of issues, including requesting additional data and/or considering various personal perspectives. Actively listens to ensure a complete appreciation of each proposal and the respective positions of the petitioner, affected parties (businesses, residents, etc.), and the City staff. Responds to constituent requests for information or assistance with problem resolution. Acts as liaison between the City and the general public.2. Participates in subcommittees or task forces to provide information for City Council consideration. Assumes responsibility for accomplishing necessary research either by talking to appropriate individuals or requesting that the staff undertakes appropriate research.3. Appoints the City Manager and City Attorney & evaluates the performance of the City Manager.4. Establishes and modifies goals and objectives for the City. Sets administrative policies. Establishes public policy for the City. Ensures the enforcement of City ordinances.5. Reviews and approves an annual budget and tax millage.6. Reviews and approves a capital improvements program for the City. Formulates the policies to solve future issues and adjust to social and economic trends.7. Serves as Council Liaison to City commissions or other outside agencies. Conducts City business with state and federal agencies Participates in civic events providing leadership and promoting new ideas and new programs to improve the community and its surrounding area.

Identify, evaluate, select and monitor the most relevant social media channels and use them to create an interactive community of volunteers and donors.Conduct online reputation managementResponsible for developing and maintaining a social media presence online through numerous networks and interconnecting with organization website and key influencers.Raise brand awareness and protect brand equity by executing a social marketing campaign using the most appropriate social media channels.Identify and document social media best practices.Writing and design of all printed and promotional materials for the organization including, postcards, flyers, posters, brochures, newsletter, tickets, banners, t-shirts etc.Updating information on the website to reflect current donors, programs and outcomes.Composing and disseminating all press releases and public service announcements for events, programs, anniversaries etc.Taking pictures and video of events for use in marketing materials, editing and storing them.

Generating new contracts from sales leads and maintaining current accounts.Managed the production department budget work flow and staff.Responsibilities include strategic planning to manage cost, negotiating with vendors, tracking inventory and ordering of printing supplies, ink, paper, color drums, cover stock etc.Managing production process to maintain quality, scheduling production employees, completing all Pre-press duties for projects as they go to print.In charge of all shipping of finished projects out to clients and quality control.

Managed AmeriCorps grant for School Board, and wrote grant continuation.Created and distributed Human Resources policies, procedures, expectations and standards for team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development.Direct the activities and professional development of team members, including conducting staff reviews, taking corrective actions and recommending completion of program initiatives. Acted as liaison between tutor sites and volunteers to drive constant improvement.Selected program participants via testing and tracked/reported program results to state agencies for continued funding and oversight of progress.Sought out and attended training meetings for program enhancement and best practices.Oversaw operations: recruiting, hiring, training, payroll, employee relations and discipline. Employed traditional/non-traditional recruiting methods: Internet resources, college events and education courses, newspaper ads, and job board postings.Coordinated the creation and delivery of performance management materials. Developed/managed off-duty service projects for AmeriCorps members to complete.Screened and performed background checks on all field employees.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Advertising And Marketing

Activities and Societies: As a student from the art and communication department I was a member of their nationally recognized ADDY.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Student Government Association.