Susan Fillafer Email & Phone Number

Richland, Washington, United States

Coordinate all board relations functions for the executive board, board of directors, board committees and Columbia Participants Review Board in coordination with board chairs, senior leaders, and Public Affairs leaders. Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist.

Southeastern Washington Region

Direct a Junior Achievement region within policies established by the local and state Board of Directors. Responsible for planning, fund raising, program, public relations, staff development and administrative operations. Work with the Chairman of the Board of Directors to recruit, orient, and encourage engagement of Board members, manage effective regular board meetings including the development of the agenda and any reports and materials. Accurately project staffing requirements, recruit, hire and train associates, manages staff performance to assure achievement of all goals and objectives. Gather, analyze, interpret and use financial data in developing area budget to support the accomplishment of organizational goals at realistic costs. Assure implementation of all programs to meet growth goals. Conduct effective fund-raising campaigns to reach established funding goals. Prepare, gain Board approval, and implement a public awareness plan and acts as a representative with local governmental, community, civic and industry groups. Develop and maintain constructive relationships with diverse groups including staff, Board members, business supporters, donors, volunteers, students and suppliers. Effectively manage the business/education partnership.

Southeastern Washington

Tri-Cities, Wa

Acquire necessary financial and volunteer resources to support programs through direct marketing of programs and assigned special events. Raise annual revenue to meet the needs of the franchise through the resources of the board, individuals, and corporations. Implement public relations plan to develop broader market base. Develop and manage sponsorships and incentives to secure participation.

Atlanta, Ga

Created, developed and implemened business plan. Managed all aspects of business; filed quarterly reports, established vendor accounts. Implemented marketing strategies which increased sales by 15%. Sold business for a profit.

Knoxville, Tn And Atlanta, Ga

Achieved 130% sales quota objective - 1994; 101% - 1993; 100 - 1995. Sales Leader, Mid-States Region - 1994; Team Player Award and Contract of the Month 1993/1994. Marketed a wide range of media products to retailers, financial institutions, and manufacturers. Researched, developed, and presented specific cost saving presentations for client operations. Managed client inventory via productions runs and product shipments. Developed program to streamline client operations and increased account sales by 60%.

Bs Business Administration, Marketing

Class Xviii