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Founding Pastor of service based church located in Boone, NC.

▪ Coordinated all aspects of annual fund development plan, including appeal letters, major fund development gifts, monthly gifts, corporate partnerships, and online giving campaigns▪ Oversaw donor database, marketing initiatives and social media strategies▪ Consistently increased end-of-year donations: - $9,000 (2014) - $33,000 (2015) - $39,000 (2016)▪ Helped establish Sonny Sweet Scholarship Fund, raising more than $31,000 for scholarships▪ Partnered with the Appalachian State University ACT office to produce Acapellageddon, raising more than $8,000▪ Maximized annual gala attendance and revenue: - $30,000 (2014) - $34,000 (2015) - $44,000 (2016) - $78,000 (2017) ▪ Created and maintained community partnerships with Modern Toyota of Boone, Blood Sweat and Gears, Local Pass Event, Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge, and Boone Sunrise Rotary▪ Established Jerry Moore Courageous Youth Award (given to local youth making an impact in our community) and Jan Reinerth Superhero Award (given to individual doing outstanding work with local youth)▪ Completed training for the following programs and initiatives: - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - Positive Parenting Program (PPP) - Watauga Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) - HeartMath

▪ Developed and implemented marketing plans for student living communities, residential real estate, and Abbey Floor & Tile▪ Collaborated with Walker College of Business at Appalachian State ▪University to implement first company internship program ▪Coordinated advertising for print, web and various social media platforms▪ Transitioned organization to complete digital footprint (including applications, payments, leasing paperwork, documentation, etc.)▪ Organized and supervised company internship program▪ Provided project management for two new commercial properties (494 Lofts; Winkler Square)

▪ Developed and implemented marketing and promotion plans for following sports: Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Field Hockey, Women’s Basketball, Wrestling and Baseball▪ Coordinated group ticket sales, corporate sponsor promotions, halftime/intermission promotions and Game Day management for 6 sports▪ Created and implemented Athletics internship program (12 interns per year)▪ Assisted in the development and execution of marketing plans for Football and Men’s Basketball▪ Brand development agent▪ Gameday Management for all ticketed sports

▪ Coordinated group ticket sales, corporate sponsor promotions, halftime/intermission promotions and Game Day management for 6 sports▪ Gameday Management for all ticketed sports