Marketing Specialist

• Jun 2019 - Present

Owner, Design & Social Media Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Present

-Choreography & show design for the Marching Arts-Social Media Management, marketing and content development-Content Marketing & Content Development -Adjudication, instruction, and administration in the marching arts-Instructional design, training, and consultation for corporate clients and educational institutions-Graphic design, t-shirts/gear-Videography/photography, editing

Social Media Coordinator

• May 2017 - Present

Vice President, Marketing & Development

• May 2016 - Present

Manage social media, marketing, sponsor acquisition and relations, member communications, website updates, and more for a membership of over 220 teams. Work with board members to develop and apply policy, develop and manage budgets, and execute events.Hire and oversee a social media events team and monitor progress towards goals. Develop graphics and print communicationsFilm, edit and produce promotional videos and other products for web consumption

Development Coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

Duties included donor contact and database management, copywriting, editing, special event planning and facilitation, marketing tasks, proposal writing, and other administrative functions. Previous experience as development intern with Orlando Ballet, spring 2016.

Proposal Writer

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

Temporary position; work with subject matter experts to respond to requests for proposals for pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services for a Fortune 100 company.

Virtual School Educator

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

Developed & maintained unique Career Mentoring program for Virtual school students that included live mentor interaction, exploratory field trips & more. Served as volunteer coordinator for virtual school. Social Studies Professional Learning Community (PLC) LeadResponsible for instruction, monitoring and intervention, and development of materials for courses in"-Secondary Social Sciences (World History, US History, Law Studies, Psychology)-English-Electives (Social Media; Cinema, Theater & Film Production)

Grant Manager and Program Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2013

• Primary author of $1.4 Million United States Department of Education grant• Regularly conduct needs assessments, both instructional and programmatic, and identify and acquire external and internal resources to meet the needs of the organization• Plan and conduct training and development activities for instructors• Supervise multiple project teams made up of diverse team members, including Professional Learning Communities, students, business partners, and community-based organizations• Identify and implement programs and strategies to promote student and instructor knowledge and growth• Develop creative solutions to address organizational needs• Monitor budget, expenditures, travel, and allocation of resources and funds• Conduct program evaluations and prepare technical reports for the federal government and other stakeholders• Sponsored student organizations including the Multicultural Student Association, Poetry Club, and National Technical Honor Society. • Developed and sponsored the Darter 2 Darter Mentoring program, an academic and social mentoring program for freshmen by upperclassmen• Served as director of the Apopka HS Colorguard & Winterguard Programs, two time Winterguard International World Championships Finalists, and 5 time Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Medalists.

Educator, English for Speakers of Other Languages

• Aug 2003 - Jul 2008

Designed, developed, and executed curriculum for diverse groups of learners in a variety of programs and courses, including substantial work with second language learners• Created and implemented custom plans to meet the needs of individual learners• Collaborated with team members to develop plans to meet the needs of learners at all levels, and assess effectiveness through formative and summative assessments. Revised plans based on assessment results.• Integrated technology into programs to support the needs of diverse learners• Regularly participated in professional learning to update skill set• Sponsored student organizations including the Multicultural Student Association, Poetry Club, and National Technical Honor Society. • Served as director of the Apopka HS Colorguard & Winterguard Programs

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

Teaching assistant for the undergraduate senior level course, “Diversity in Schools and the Workplace”• Responsible for LMS (Blackboard) updates and management, and providing timely student feedback and grades• Administered and analyzed student surveys related to course content and student attitudes towards diversity

Board Member

• Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

• Corresponded with member units and provided timely publication of information on a regular basis• Monitored and validated compliance with liability insurance requirements for over 130 member colorguards and drumlines• Maintained records and resources• Participated in budget development, rule and policy formulation, and contest/event oversight• Event planning and execution

Personnel Representative, Benefits

• Oct 2002 - Aug 2003

• Regularly explained benefits and answered questions for employees regarding insurance and retirement• Helped to coordinate and plan the implementation of the first UCF Human Resources website• Created jargon-free materials for distribution to employees for benefits and retirement events• Conducted employee presentations on benefit services

Educator, English and Social Studies

• Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

Designed, developed, and executed curriculum for diverse groups of learners in a variety of programs and courses, including substantial work with second language learners• Created and implemented custom plans to meet the needs of individual learners• Collaborated with team members to develop plans to meet the needs of learners at all levels, and assess effectiveness through formative and summative assessments. Revised plans based on assessment results.• Integrated technology into programs to support the needs of diverse learners• Regularly participated in professional learning to update skill set• Sponsored student organizations including the National Honor Society, Colorguard, Winterguard, and coached girl's Flag Football and Track & Field