Experience

Big Bend Homeless Coalition

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2018 - Present



Florida Chamber of Commerce

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Relations Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019



Wesley Foundation at The Florida A&M University

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Chairperson

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Reviews all financials of the company, examines the public image of the organization and creates plans and programs to improve the organization in every way. Oversees compliance with state and federal laws, ethical business practices and adherence to the organization mission statement. Reviews all financials of the company, examines the public image of the organization and creates plans and programs to improve the organization in every way. Oversees compliance with state and federal laws, ethical business practices and adherence to the organization mission statement.



KCCI, Knight Creative Communities Institute

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Catalyst

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2018

  One of a selected 14 Community Catalysts tasked to develop a collective community vision and execute an initiative that will be built over the next year (2015) based on plans that the group will develop. Study current trends, practices and analyze recent economic data. One of a selected 14 Community Catalysts tasked to develop a collective community vision and execute an initiative that will be built over the next year (2015) based on plans that the group will develop. Study current trends, practices and analyze recent economic data.



Family Endeavors

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Lead Mentor/Supportive Services for Veterans

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Promoted success and reputation of supportive services for programs for families of veterans. Conducted outreach and networking activities in the community. Promoted success and reputation of supportive services for programs for families of veterans. Conducted outreach and networking activities in the community.



Florida Veterans Foundation, Inc

• Public Affairs Officer/Deputy Director, District 1 Florida

  • Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Managed $150K budget to spearhead media communications for state-wide event for Homeless Veterans. Coordinated integrated outreach campaigns across television, print, radio, online and social media, and events. Served as media spokesperson for veterans throughout the State of Florida. Managed $150K budget to spearhead media communications for state-wide event for Homeless Veterans. Coordinated integrated outreach campaigns across television, print, radio, online and social media, and events. Served as media spokesperson for veterans throughout the State of Florida.



One Church One Child of Florida, Inc.

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Public Affairs Specialist

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  Writing and updating content for social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. Wrote press releases, maintained media relationships, and served as television spokesperson for organization. Writing and updating content for social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. Wrote press releases, maintained media relationships, and served as television spokesperson for organization.



The Family Cafe, Inc.

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• North Florida Regional Outreach Coordinator

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2011

  Maintained B2B networking for organization’s annual conference. Garnered 30% increase in funding for operational pursuits. Developed new client base. Maintained B2B networking for organization’s annual conference. Garnered 30% increase in funding for operational pursuits. Developed new client base.



Family Network on Disabilities

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

• Faith Based Community Outreached Coordinator

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Demonstrated leadership presence to help instill new thinking in the issue of disabilities issues in the state of Florida. Fostering partnerships with the faith-based community, social action networks and mentors for families with children with disabilities Demonstrated leadership presence to help instill new thinking in the issue of disabilities issues in the state of Florida. Fostering partnerships with the faith-based community, social action networks and mentors for families with children with disabilities



Life Skills High School

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Career Development Specialist

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2006



Greenville Hills Academy

• Greenville, Florida

• Recreation Specialist/ Life Coach

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006



ACS Inc./Workforce Plus

• Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Project Support Associate for Employment

  • Dec 2003 - Jan 2006

  Enabled consensus, facilitated collaboration, and built and sustained productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. Conducted public speaking workshops on employment issues. Challenged on a daily basis to comprehend and analyze complex issues and data in results-driven conclusions. Enabled consensus, facilitated collaboration, and built and sustained productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. Conducted public speaking workshops on employment issues. Challenged on a daily basis to comprehend and analyze complex issues and data in results-driven conclusions.



Altrua Global Solutions

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Sales and Marketing

  • Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

  Developed and implemented annual strategic plan for product marketing, development, abd implementation of the overall strategic plan. Increased sales for radio station by 30% in fiscal year with B2B performance. Tasked to translate data into understandable terms for bottom-line profit. Hosted and executive produced family based radio program. Developed and implemented annual strategic plan for product marketing, development, abd implementation of the overall strategic plan. Increased sales for radio station by 30% in fiscal year with B2B performance. Tasked to translate data into understandable terms for bottom-line profit. Hosted and executive produced family based radio program.