Dean Mesick
Interim Executive Director at Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Executive Director
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Aug 2023 - Present
As the Interim Director of Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, I am responsible for overseeing critical aspects of our organization, focusing on membership, marketing, team management, partnership development, and community building and management. Additionally, I play a pivotal role in planning and executing key events that enhance our organization's impact and reach.Membership Management: Successfully implemented strategies to increase membership engagement and retentionMarketing and Branding: Led and oversaw marketing and social media campaigns.Team Management: Effectively managed a team of five employees, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.Partnership Development: Cultivated and nurtured strategic partnerships, resulting in new collaborations that expanded our reach and offerings.Community Building and Management: Championed community engagement initiatives that increased member satisfaction and fostered a sense of belonging within our community.Annual Global Conference: Oversaw and meticulously planned our annual global conference, working closely with a dedicated team to deliver a highly successful event that attracts 0ver 600 attendees from 16 countries.Virtual Event Hosting: Hosted a series of engaging virtual events for our network, providing valuable content and fostering connections among our members in an increasingly digital landscape. Show less
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Membership/Events Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Present
Responsible for managing/selling membership for CEO Global HQTasked with planning and running all events for CEO, including CEO’s Annual Global Conference Managed all programmatic offerings, I.e. webinars, monthly membership meetingsHired and manage 5 student workers Manage day to day operations of Global HQ Responsible for all marketing and social media
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Best Buddies International
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program Manager of Community Engagement
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
° Developed and hosted local and state wide trainings for employees, volunteers, and students ° Managed volunteers/school chapters from K-12 and adult program ° Led fundraising efforts ° Planned both internal and external events ° Educated and worked with those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities ° Managed membership accounts and budgets ° Interviewed candidates ° Developed and hosted local and state wide trainings for employees, volunteers, and students ° Managed volunteers/school chapters from K-12 and adult program ° Led fundraising efforts ° Planned both internal and external events ° Educated and worked with those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities ° Managed membership accounts and budgets ° Interviewed candidates
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James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Outreach Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
° Built and deepened productive and positive donor relationships with high-quality ° Provided exceptional service with a focus on gaining loyalty ° Collaborated with leadership to put forth yearly goals ° Worked on maintaining partner relationships, and promoting the organization and its services to the community. ° Managed a roster of 12 for outreach events at festivals and charity functions ° Built and deepened productive and positive donor relationships with high-quality ° Provided exceptional service with a focus on gaining loyalty ° Collaborated with leadership to put forth yearly goals ° Worked on maintaining partner relationships, and promoting the organization and its services to the community. ° Managed a roster of 12 for outreach events at festivals and charity functions
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University of South Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
° Assisted Professors with lectures (Intro to Humanities, Renaissance, and Postmodernism) ° Helped establish lesson plans and curriculum ° Graded assignments ° Facilitated roundtable discussions to make sure students understood the material ° Collaborated with coworkers to establish learning goals ° Assisted Professors with lectures (Intro to Humanities, Renaissance, and Postmodernism) ° Helped establish lesson plans and curriculum ° Graded assignments ° Facilitated roundtable discussions to make sure students understood the material ° Collaborated with coworkers to establish learning goals
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Education
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University of South Florida
Master's degree, Humanities and Cultural Studies -
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Humanties and Cultural Studies