Experience

Charlotte Knights

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grounds Crew

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Pioneer Springs Community School

• High School Teacher

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States



RockBox Fitness Franchise

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Huntersville, North Carolina, United States



Burn Boot Camp

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Business Relations

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina Overseeing marketing, business development, corporate relations, and much more for Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte, and Mallard Creek locations. #KeepMoving



Team Red, White & Blue

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Southeast Region Program Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina • Led a four-state region with more than 20,000 members and 15 chapters. • Ensured excellence in delivery of Chapter and Leadership Development Programs in the region. • Managed a team of more than 150 volunteer leaders. • Coordinated with other departments to maximize organizational initiatives and amplify regional efforts. • Collected and assessed key metrics and data to drive decision making. • Utilized Salesforce platform and other technologies/systems to drive program… Show more • Led a four-state region with more than 20,000 members and 15 chapters. • Ensured excellence in delivery of Chapter and Leadership Development Programs in the region. • Managed a team of more than 150 volunteer leaders. • Coordinated with other departments to maximize organizational initiatives and amplify regional efforts. • Collected and assessed key metrics and data to drive decision making. • Utilized Salesforce platform and other technologies/systems to drive program effectiveness. • Effectively managed regional operations budget and oversaw use of chapter budgets within the region. • Represented the organization with Veterans Affairs representatives, government agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, and strategic partners in the region. Show less



The Independence Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina • Responsible for creation and implementation of public affairs plan and strategy. • Oversaw all national social media platforms for the organization (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube), which included more than 70,000 Facebook followers. • Created all marketing and graphic design campaigns, for use with digital and traditional media outlets. • Booking agent for numerous appearances on FOX News, CNN, HLN, Sirius XM and local media. • Utilized expertise with Adobe… Show more • Responsible for creation and implementation of public affairs plan and strategy. • Oversaw all national social media platforms for the organization (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube), which included more than 70,000 Facebook followers. • Created all marketing and graphic design campaigns, for use with digital and traditional media outlets. • Booking agent for numerous appearances on FOX News, CNN, HLN, Sirius XM and local media. • Utilized expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, CRM, and other technologies. • Built meaningful, lasting relationships with strategic partners, political figures, media personalities, and other key stakeholders. • Created partnership and ran point on management of program with country duo Florida Georgia Line. Show less



Fiesta San Antonio Commission

• Director of Operations

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

  San Antonio, Texas Area • Responsible for all operations and strategic planning for annual festival with attendance of more than 3.5 million people each year. • Coordinated more than 100 events annually during the 11-day festival. • Mapped parade routes and negotiated contracts for bleacher seating, media placement, musical acts, security, and more. • Served as liaison to the City of San Antonio, working heavily with City Council, Mayor, and other government agencies/officials to procure all needed assets for… Show more • Responsible for all operations and strategic planning for annual festival with attendance of more than 3.5 million people each year. • Coordinated more than 100 events annually during the 11-day festival. • Mapped parade routes and negotiated contracts for bleacher seating, media placement, musical acts, security, and more. • Served as liaison to the City of San Antonio, working heavily with City Council, Mayor, and other government agencies/officials to procure all needed assets for festival. • Winner of Texas Festivals and Events Association award for best new moneymaking idea. • Silver medal award for International Festivals and Events Association for new fundraising plan. Show less



Operation Homefront

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Provided all media and event coordination for Homes on the Homefront program (a national program providing mortgage-free homes to veterans and military-families). • Helped hand over the keys to more than 250 of our nation's service men and women. • Generated local news coverage for more than 200 events. • Served as spokesperson for the organization through national and local media outlets.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Officer - Journalist

  • Apr 2004 - Jul 2012

  Philadelphia, PA • Responsible for all media relations, earned media, and social media for a five-state region of Navy Recruiting Command. • Provided senior-level media training for high-ranking Navy officers and enlisted personnel. • Maintained and managed Command-wide public relations and social media campaigns. • Liaison for all distinguished visitor and celebrity visits.