Experience

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  Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation

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

  • Workforce Development Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Project Manager - Talent Pipeline Management

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation Workforce Center serves as theprimary private-sectors resource for education and workforce initiatives designed tomeet the state’s pressing workforce challenges.-Develop, manage and motivate TPM champions and employers, as well as education and workforce partners on a daily basis to ensure smooth team operations and effective implementation of TPM throughout the state -Create employer collaboratives in key industry sectors -Develop TPM project collaborative goals while delegating tasks and setting deadlines for collaborative work-Collect, analyze, aggregate and present employer collaborative data through the TPM Web tool-Develop and deliver presentations for companies and conferences to inform the local community of efforts and progress-Build and maintain relationships with companies and stakeholders-Grow importance of business-driven initiatives within the business community and the region by promoting TPM efforts through integrated marketing

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  Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc.

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

  • Capstone Manager

    • Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

    - Collaborate with area President to develop annual strategy and operating plans related to the Capstone programs and facility - Responsible for establishing and maintaining successful school system relationships to maximize program impact and ensure that program targets are reached- Develop and deliver partnership presentations to potential new sponsors, districts, schools, and prospective teachers- Manage Capstone staff to assure effective program operation, including recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and performance management to assure retention of quality talent- Coordinate with area President to provide support to Capstone shop sponsors, strengthen partnerships, and fulfill recognition opportunities - Oversee annual budget development for Capstone program implementation alongside area President - Oversee internal marketing and social media channels - Assist program department and JA organization in other duties as assigned

  • Program Manager

    • Aug 2015 - May 2019

    JA is a national non-profit organization that provides financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness programs to K-12 students via professional community volunteers. - Create focused plan for K-12 JA programs in Fayette County based on yearly budget - Recruit volunteers and establish partnerships with local companies/community groups- Communicate with educators and volunteers to ensure satisfaction with JA programming- Speak to local professional/community groups to raise awareness for organization - Manage and coordinate student-focused special events

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  Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky

  • Special Events Coordinator

    • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

    - Planned, marketed and executed special events - Conducted media interviews and prepared marketing plans for upcoming special events - Managed and trained marketing interns and part-time staff - Developed weekly newsletters raising awareness for volunteers and donations

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  Western Kentucky University

  • Division of Public Affairs Student Worker (Public Relations)

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

    - Provided administrative support to the regional campus marketing manager- Developed blog, social media and website posts for regional campus sites- Conducted secondary/primary research for new regional campus marketing strategies

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  Convention and visitors bureau bowling green ky

  • Public Relations and Marketing Intern

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

    My responsibilities at the CVB included scanning and searching for news articles relating to Bowling Green publicity, updating website blog posts, uploading event information to website, loading leads into database, updating the master marketing report, answering phone calls and assisting walk-in visitors. I also had the privilege of contributing to some of the public relations and marketing campaigns for the CVB. More information about the CVB can be found at http://visitbgky.com

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  Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky

  • Bowling Green Area, KY

  • Marketing Communications Intern

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Bowling Green Area, KY