Therese Gordon Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Charleston, South Carolina Area

4500 Leeds Ave.

4500 Leeds Ave.

• Create, plan, manage and execute series events of the Chamber in alignment with Chamber brand. • Serve as an internal resource for managing consistency among all Chamber events and programs including scheduling the venue, speakers and presenters for each event and program.• Manage and oversee budgetary requirements of specific events, including coordinating and supporting ticket revenue generation by working with the Marketing and Sales departments. • Exercise strong volunteer management skills and serve as a contact for members at the highest level of customer service. • Ensure content accuracy in marketing materials, speaker/panelist contact information, invitations and flyers, nametags, table-tents, written presentations, scripts, and other related documents in order to maximize attendance. • Thoroughly review specific events to include feedback from attendees, sponsors, and staff in attendance. • Work cross divisionally to maintain up-to-date information relating to activities on the Chamber website and WebLink. • Adhere to approved processes and financial procedures when handling money. • Work with staff to ensure appropriate scripting and cross marketing is prepared for each event and program • Ultimately, managing and orchestrating the overall event and program details. • Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with area venues and vendors for optimal budgeting and quality member experience. • Maintain a sponsor relations plan to ensure that all sponsors receive the benefits sold at their level of investment as well as in-kind and trade arrangements. • Communicate and execute all sponsorship benefits, both internally with Finance and Marketing, and externally with the member-sponsor.

4500 Leeds Ave. North Charleston, Sc 29405

• Manage the activities of the World Trade Center Charleston Steering and Executive Women’s Roundtable committees including meeting facilitation, meeting notes and execute work plans• Manage event logistics and securing speakers and sponsors for the World Trade Center events, such as the International Trade Luncheon, FTZ Workshop and International Finance Seminar, and special meetings like international delegations • Serve as a liaison to the World Trade Center Association, provide article submissions, process invoices, maintain and update website portal• Manage the Export Training Program – secure speakers, coordinate schedules for trainer and coaches, prepare training documents and agendas, secure venues, handle communications between all participants, create and update quarterly tracking systems• Serve as a liaison to the Ex-Im Bank and provide activity reports• Manage the Executive Women’s Roundtable Luncheons including all event logistics and securing speakers and sponsors• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure effective marketing and promotion of programs and events• Support the Directors of Charleston Young Professionals and Entrepreneur/Small Business in the execution of their programs• Support the needs of other Advancement programs and services and Chamber activities• Volunteer at other Chamber events and serve as a contact for members

4500 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405

• Provide support to all programs and initiatives of the Business Advancement department such as the World Trade Center Charleston, Charleston Young Professionals, Innovation and Entrepreneurship• Coordinated logistics for the Cyber Security Conference, Executive Women’s Roundtable Luncheons, Perfect Pitch and the Talent Council • Assist with the planning and execution of all related programs to maximize impact, member participation, attendance and return on investment, with a focus on customer service• Coordinate various special meetings and events with international delegations• Schedule appointments, coordinate committee meetings and functions including reserving meeting space, coordinate meeting notices and communications, assist with preparation of meeting materials and secure any catering needs• Serve as a liaison with the Marketing Department, requesting and tracking project materials • Assist with various research projects• Provide support for all Business Advancement programs including reservations, set-up and break-down of event, staffing, agendas, nametags and event follow-up• Monitor and update websites and data bases• Assist in other Chamber programs as needed

4500 Leeds Ave

* Manage the day-to-day project operations of the marketing department and handle internal and external communication.* Coordinate and implement marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness.* Assist with copywriting and any departmental administrative activities to support the creation of sales and marketing materials.* Maintain existing social media sites and develop new and fresh ideas for growing the Chamber’s social media presence.* Create and distribute digital member newsletter and email marketing campaign through the Chamber’s designated bulk email provider.* Build and maintain media and contact lists.* Develop promotional materials by coordinating requirements with graphics department.* Handle the maintenance of the organization’s website and customer extranet. * Create, deliver, edit and optimize marketing materials.

Charleston, Sc

Local communications consulting firm helping small to mid-sized companies and non-profits achieve their goals through improved business processes and effective marketing and public relations. Specializing in business strategy, consulting, marketing and public relations practices; utilizing traditional tools in combinations with the latest technological advances.* Collaborated with firm owner on communication strategies and marketing project regarding a wide array of clients.* Managed social media accounts for clients in various industries such as financial, business, consumer, tourism and non-profits. * Compiled and distributed press releases and provided support for various public relations, marketing and advertising projects.* Researched, produced and edited marketing plans, advertising proposals and outlets.* Updated and wrote content for a variety of websites, including researching blog topics and writing and maintaining weekly blogs.* Worked on company branding development projects and aided in the planning of non-profit and corporate events. * Designed and prepared promotional material for clients to use in everyday business dealings and for special event marketing. * Wrote and edited a variety of materials; researched and created data bases to aid in distribution of press material.

Mt. Pleasant, Sc

High volume, specialized beer bar and restaurant, requiring strong communications skills to educate guests about craft beer and brewing processes and assist in selection of appropriate beverages to pair with food and various occasions. * Developed excellent customer service and multitasking skills while communicating with clients about their needs in a friendly and professional manner.* Responsible for inventory, stocking, handling server reports and balancing cash drawer.

Philadelphia, Pa

Established, fast-paced restaurant and brewery, daily confronting servers with public relations challenges and problem solving to develop an understanding of buyer behavior to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.* Trained new staff and acted as front of house supervisor with daily opening and closing duties including inventory, ordering, scheduling, hiring and restaurant maintenance* Organized and coordinated beer and food tastings and events attended by national and international brewers and customers.

Philadelphia, Pa

A Philadelphia-based arts and cultural organization, sustained by the support of year-round members, volunteers, donors, sponsors and board members. A non-profit that promotes film as means for strengthening community education, understanding and engagement through a variety of year-round cinematic events.  Conducted targeted market research for promotion of upcoming movies and events; updated media database and maintained contact with media outlets regarding upcoming events at for TLA Video Release, Philadelphia Film Festival and PFS.* Assisted Media Relations Director with the preparation and dissemination of press kits through mailings and e-blasts. * Wrote and prepared media kits and materials related to the various activities of the organization.* Attend weekly staff meetings and assisted with the coordination and execution of events during the 2004 Philadelphia Film Festival.

Ba, Public Relations And Journalism, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Philadelphia Public Relations Society, International Student AssociationStudied PR and Communication.

Diploma, Social Studies With A Minor In Economics