Experience

Musical Empowerment

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  • Leads national nonprofit organization by engaging college leaders at eight universities who manage over 300 collegiate volunteers to provide weekly music lessons and mentorship to children from marginalized communities. Includes weekly communication, seasonal site visits, annual goal setting, and periodic budget review. • Regularly reviews strategic plan to monitor progress in five key areas 1-Program/Evaluation: Developed customized curriculum booklets as an inclusive learning tool for mentors and students to connect through social-emotional learning activities with a growth mindset. Provides students with a culturally inclusive opportunity to learn about composers of color and music from around the world. Continuous improvement on logic model and evaluation design. 2-Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Belonging: Attends and organizes workshops each year for internal and external stakeholders to grow their commitment to learning and serving the community with a racial equity lens. 3-Governance: Organizes monthly meetings with the Board of Directors and Advisors to present progress reports, and review projections. Utilizes community needs assessment to identify potential new sites, track demographics, and establish relationships in the community for collaborative partnerships. 4-Fundraising: Manages donor portfolio that includes diverse philanthropic partnerships and funding from three key areas - individuals (annual/major donor campaigns), institutions/foundations (grant requests/reports), and corporations (sponsorship requests). Regularly engages and stewards stakeholders to build relationships. 5-Communications/Marketing: Updates annual communications plan/calendar to highlight relevant topics to share in weekly social media posts, monthly newsletters, and end-of-semester events. Show less



Bach to Rock Apex

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Provided operational management and education support for a local music school, including business development, community outreach, graphic design/marketing, and human resources. Provided operational management and education support for a local music school, including business development, community outreach, graphic design/marketing, and human resources.



Apex Farmers Market

• United States

• Board Member

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2019

  Board Member and Volunteer/Ambassador for Nonprofit organization, The Apex Farmers Market (http://apexfarmersmarket.com/). Responsibilities include: fundraising, special events planning, organizational and administrative duties, signage/creative assistance, booking musicians, networking with schools and local businesses, photography, community outreach, volunteer coordination, etc. Board Member and Volunteer/Ambassador for Nonprofit organization, The Apex Farmers Market (http://apexfarmersmarket.com/). Responsibilities include: fundraising, special events planning, organizational and administrative duties, signage/creative assistance, booking musicians, networking with schools and local businesses, photography, community outreach, volunteer coordination, etc.



The Flyin' Dandelion

• Small Business Owner

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

  A custom design & press service, The Flyin' Dandelion specializes in wholesale apparel, vinyl storefront displays, design services, and small business networking solutions. A custom design & press service, The Flyin' Dandelion specializes in wholesale apparel, vinyl storefront displays, design services, and small business networking solutions.



MedThink Communications

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2010

  Supported Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency with operations. Generated itemised sales quotes/vendor purchase orders, routed jobs through internal/external teams to maintain deadlines, ensured product quality, and managed expectations for clients and internal teams. Dictated job logistics, grew vendor portfolio, managed contracts, and cross-collaborated with multiple brokers to provide efficient and effective communication. Supported Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency with operations. Generated itemised sales quotes/vendor purchase orders, routed jobs through internal/external teams to maintain deadlines, ensured product quality, and managed expectations for clients and internal teams. Dictated job logistics, grew vendor portfolio, managed contracts, and cross-collaborated with multiple brokers to provide efficient and effective communication.



DocuSource of NC

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Account Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Aug 2008

  • Account Management: served as main point of contact for customers/vendors/sales leaders and production team, assisted clients with digital file setup, managed incoming files, prepared PDF files for print, saw job through to completion and billing. • Project Management: submitted work orders with detailed job instructions, analyzed proofs, led mailing/fulfillment projects, organized production meetings for special projects, conducted team-building meetings, created/implemented standard operating procedure manuals for training opportunities, supported volunteer projects, and served as new-hire mentor. Show less


Clemson Univ. Dept. of News Services & Public Affairs
• Archive Assistant - Work Study

  • Aug 2001 - May 2005

International Paper
• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Graphics Intern

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

Classic Graphics
• United Kingdom
• Consumer Services
• Graphics Intern

  • May 2003 - Aug 2003