Develop strategy and manage programs designed to represent the National Cherry Blossom Festival and make positive contributions to the community. - Secured over $300k of monetary sponsors and over $280k of in-kind sponsors- Created and manage four new community programs, Kites in the Classroom, Blossom Kicks for Kids, Blossom Tea Party and Cherry Nights-Setting engagement growth goals and develop and execute strategy to attain them- Managing the new prospects; maintains comprehensive/up-to-date database of prospects and participants- Create compelling sales propositions utilizing internal and external data for respective regions- Managing contractors and interns to ensure they understand desired results, work is of high quality, on time and within budget - Developing and managing program budgets- Assist in early Festival planning, developing and executing long and short-range sponsorship and fundraising plans that will ensure the achievement of established objectives. - Participate in developing general and tailored proposals and presentations to be utilized in sponsor and donor solicitations. - Developing proposals and pitch decks and leading the creative development including the design and layout of pitch documents and decks.- Supporting the activation and fulfillment of a portfolio of assigned accounts. - Responsible for execution of sponsor and donor benefits prior to, during, and after the Festival, including creating recap reports at the conclusion of the Festival

The main liaison to the Advancement Team and responsible for implementing the fundraising and constituency building efforts of the AFI Silver Theatre, including:- Secure corporate and local sponsors for festivals, theatre events and campaigns- Drive revenue for the theatre by seeking partnerships and sponsorships with various direct clients and agencies- Create compelling sales propositions utilizing internal and external data for respective regions- Conducting prospect research, brands for new business development.- Developing proposals and pitch decks and leading the creative development including the design and layout of pitch documents and decks.- Supporting the activation and fulfillment of a portfolio of assigned accounts. - Assist in the development of communications strategies to support all AFI Silver’s fundraising, sponsorship, marketing, and other ongoing efforts- Collaborate with the marketing team to create and maintain regular email updates, events, mailing list, videos, etc.- Build and develop relationships with members and prospects-Create, implement and manage an engaging member recruitment and retention plan.- Developing and implementing social media programs

Implemented innovative and creative strategies to enhance the agency’s communications process, including:- Developing a proactive media outreach program to include media monitoring, - Creating press kit, writing and issuing press releases and conducting initial and follow-up calls to media- Managing association’s public relation writing needs including marketing materials, media talking points, and key messages- Develop strategic digital outreach and promotion support, identifying creative ways to frame content, writing blog or social media text, interacting with online audiences, and supporting social media on-site events- Gathered and analyzed audience metrics for social media, blog, and email newsletter content using specialized tools to report on campaign-based and monthly metrics.

- Coordinate the international seminar of publishing partners to be held in headquarters - Work with internal departments to arrange the venues for meetings, schedule the program, coordinate the agenda for meetings with various colleagues, arrange evening activities- Communicate with publishing partners and track all logistics related to their trip to headquarters- Scheduling meetings and conference call as requested.- Updating calendar and coordinating events with staff and across departments.- Coordinate all travel and meeting schedules.Communicate on behalf of SVP to the department and across divisions.

- Obtain and manage new accounts- Manage local events- Assist with on and offsite events- Review, analyze, and evaluate administrative functions- Recommending new and revise policies and changes in work procedures and workflow- Increase restaurant sales

Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (floral, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations of the alumni association.Aggressively gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.Create and revised room layouts for each event.Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters.Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.Close out all events as required.

Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the magazine's marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for chapters in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Directs the efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations staff and coordinates at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the magazine.

Provide assistance and support to the Training Directors and Office ManagerOrganize and coordinated student programs on and off campusLiaison over the Student Council AssociationAssist with major events such as Blood Drives, Application Process, and GraduationCoordinate and manage all Social Networks (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)Organize and Update Report Cards, Attendance, and BillsOrganize and Update Student FilesProficiency in Microsoft Office products and Adobe Reader

Organize and coordinate local marketing events and create bundle packages to increase trafficand salesPresent sales guide during weekly meetings, discuss new & closing sales, new & existingproducts and brands, changes in methods & procedures, and updates on the companyCoach and coordinate the store on Total Equipment Protection plans to reduce churnOpen and close the store and assist with the daily operations such as monthly inventory andorganize/coordinate the design of store’s floor planDrive the store’s metric with being 125% and above to goal each monthExceed service and sales objectives by effectively marketing products to meet customers’ needsManage individual and business member accounts and bill analysisUse the metric system in order to measure the success for the sales team

Organize and participate in Social Media Marketing Campaigns online and offline for the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro marketPlanned and organize Fan engagement, Face-to-Face and Social Networking Marketing eventsOnline Advertising & Consumer Research for new artist and moviesParticipated in conference calls and provided Lifestyle/Tour Market Reports biweekly