Experience

Lexington-Richland School District Five

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing and Recruitment Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Point person in the Central Magnet Office of the district which guides the strategy and implementation of recruitment and marketing efforts to promote the Discover Five magnet programs to prospective students, families, and the community. As the marketing and recruitment specialist, it is my role to work with the district’s communication office in order to ensure consistency of messaging that aligns with our district communications’ strategy “Many Voices, One Message”. An integral part of this position is to work collaboratively with others to build on existing community partnerships as well as targeting new individuals and businesses for our Magnet School Programs to partner with to enhance thematic content and engage community members.



King of Carts

• Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

  -Serve as Human Resource Liaison for all regional retail and manufacturing locations. -Conduct New Employee Orientation and Benefit Meetings monthly. -Manage all Aspects of Silent Auctions with businesses and nonprofit organizations. -Work with outside vendors to Design and Purchase all promotional materials, apparel, signage and display. -Coordinate Advertising and Marketing Campaigns through multiple media outlets and online promotions. -Manage Retail Financing Training and Compliance Programs with the nationwide sales team. -Successfully Negotiated with Outside Suppliers to Purchase parts and accessories for manufacturing use.  Work with accounts payable by Reviewing and Approving all Incoming Invoices from outside vendors.  Coordinate Vehicle Compliance to include: registrations, insurance, tags, driving policies and procedures for employees.



Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employee Benefits and Wellness Consultant

  • May 2010 - Jun 2014

  -Obtained professional license in South Carolina for Health and Life Production. -Successfully sold Health and Medical products and services to the SC Bar Association, SC Association of CPA’s and Individual businesses. -Business Development responsibilities included creating Employee Wellness Programs, and a Workplace Implementation guide targeted for various businesses. -Partnered with Universities and Businesses to establish Wellness Internships. -Collaborate with CEO and Management to Assess Wellness needs and Create tailored programs. -Educated clients on the correlation between employee health status and the impact on insurance claims.



Sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals

• Senior Sales Professional

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2009

  Sales Professional developing strategic Business Development Plans for 7 pharmaceutical products; Launched new product Marketing and promotional Campaigns to support Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, Practice Managers and Managed Care Liaisons. Operational Accountability for a budget of approximately $75-$100K over a 5 yr period in support of sales and marketing events, collateral, and clients including Primary Care, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Allergy providers. Increased sales operations and effectiveness by re-engineering and managing SC territory routing system in order to create a more efficient portfolio management of over 150 physicians and 100 pharmacies.



South Carolina Hospital Association

• Director Of Career Development

  • Apr 2002 - Jun 2004

  Director of Career Awareness Acquired $500K federal grant to develop youth initiatives for career awareness in the healthcare profession. Delivered a healthcare workforce recruitment/retention marketing campaign for hospitals and educators. Created marketing sales ware, (CD-ROM, resource guides, etc.) targeted at educating parents, students, teachers and counselors, in order to create interest in healthcare positions. Achieved an increase in post secondary education and wellness programs by developing market plans. Championed Palmetto State Electronic Job Board website sales, marketing and training.



Lexington Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2002

  Accountable for Health Reach Program targeted to schools, churches and non-profit agencies, as the primary liaison between Lexington County and the Medical Center. Significantly improved year over year community visibility and Health Awareness through recruiting, interviewing, and selecting approx 20 students annually to participate in summer medical program. Re-branded the Medical Center market position and took business away from competitors by successfully launching a Mobile Mammography unit campaign for community; Marketed a Breast Health Campaign and increased mammograms in the health district the 1st year.



University of Delaware

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager, Division of Continuing Education

  • Mar 1998 - Dec 1999

  Accountable for the Continuing Education of health, medical and sport professionals through the Uof D. Instrumental in increasing profits through partnerships with medical professionals in DE/PA. Developed and evaluated wellness marketing programs, and negotiated contracts with national speakers. Responsible for local staff, conducted employee performance reviews, and managed budget of over $600K. Selected to oversee the largest portfolio of clients for the University Continuing Education Dept and established strategic partnerships and with health, medical and sports professionals. Secured and negotiated contracts with clients and fostered new business relationships. Reorganized the university's Health and Wellness programs and generated additional revenue for the University the first year.



Lexinton Medical Center, Community Outreach

• Program Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Sep 1997

  Pivotal role as Program Manager of the Medical Center Health Reach program. Networked with non-profit organizations, schools, and churches to foster and maintain essential community relationships with hospital. Initiated wellness assessments with community groups under the direction of the Hospital Board. Conducted needs assessments using risk appraisals, surveys and claim data evaluations to consult on wellness program planning initiatives. Pivotal role as Program Manager of the Medical Center Health Reach program. Networked with non-profit organizations, schools, and churches to foster and maintain essential community relationships with hospital. Initiated wellness assessments with community groups under the direction of the Hospital Board. Conducted needs assessments using risk appraisals, surveys and claim data evaluations to consult on wellness program planning initiatives.



Health Directions of Lexington Medical Center

• Health Promotion Consultant

  • Apr 1992 - Jan 1997

  Implemented and evaluated hospital wellness programs which in turn provided wellness education opportunities for employees, the community and businesses throughout South Carolina. Implemented and evaluated hospital wellness programs which in turn provided wellness education opportunities for employees, the community and businesses throughout South Carolina.