Experience

Soul Survivor Outdoor
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Jun 2021 - Present


Simply Elegant

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner - Founder

  • Feb 1995 - Present

  - Conducted numerous sales meetings with high-end clients - Responsible for all aspects of event management, including site selection/contract negotiation, proposal planning, transportation arrangements, hotel attrition/cancellation negotiations, production of meeting materials, registration/database management, and on‐site management - Developed, planned, marketed and executed a myriad of events - Planned/supervised crews in preparation and conduct of events - Coordinated/supervised sub-contractor efforts - Worked closely with hotels and other vendors to ensure that all client requirements were fulfilled - Advertising: Generated advertising tools/literature and print media - Design: Prepared event design and related materials according to client specifications - Estimates: Prepared estimates/contracts per client specification, schedule and within budget - Coordinated multiple events ranging from 10 to 200 attendees - Managed event budgets ranging from $1,000.00‐$5,000.00 - Orchestrated a variety of high profile events, including weddings, bridal showers, baby showers



Tri-City Christian School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing, Communications

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

• Director of Admissions

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for overall operation of Admissions Department. Coordinate with Department Managers in implementation of student enrollment strategies and management of resources in order to meet performance objectives. - Design/implement recruitment and communication plan to enroll qualified candidates and ensure achievement of approved plan - Report to Internal /External Audiences: Monitor admissions cycle through use of various reports- Student Recruitment/Outreach: Cultivate relationships with parents of prospective students, applicants, alumni, and others seeking information on admissions- Direct planning of recruitment activities and programs on/off campus- Participate in development/execution of short/long-term student recruitment strategies - Develop, direct and coordinate Admissions Office activities in accomplishing assigned goals- Ensure objectives, goals, plans, budgets, policies, practices and actions produce desired student recruitment results, consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan for the admissions office- Review, evaluate and make recommendations for student acceptance- Policies, Procedures and Budget: Develop office procedures, manage/supervise staff, and delegate duties ensuring office is staffed appropriately- Secure approval for Admissions Office policies/programs and conduct audits/review results to ensure compliance - Responsible for efficient day-to-day operations of the admissions office - Establish and maintain an effective system of communication throughout the office - Ensure admissions operations are in accordance with local, state and federal regulations- Carry out supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work of subordinates - Train new staff and provide motivation to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity - Participate in team meetings in order to discuss key issues and concerns- Build, maintain, encourage productive working relationships with staff