Program Coordinator

• May 2023 - Present

Founder / Sales Consultant

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2023

Founded a coworking and event space for small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs. Created and fostered a supportive community of professionals through programming, speakers, partnerships, and special events. Trained new employees and onboarded new tenants. Switched to a virtual model during pandemic -- consulting and referring clients looking for office and event space to independent coworking and event venues in Raleigh area. Provided freelance sales support to office and event spaces. Show less

Board Member

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

Chaired and organized fundraising events, including two festivals that drew 5,000-plus attendees, and a dining event with 90% restaurant participation. Helped set organization's new mission and vision. Conducted strategic planning, rebranding, marketing, and recruitment of new board members. Managed Event Committee team. Prepared meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports. Chaired and organized fundraising events, including two festivals that drew 5,000-plus attendees, and a dining event with 90% restaurant participation. Helped set organization's new mission and vision. Conducted strategic planning, rebranding, marketing, and recruitment of new board members. Managed Event Committee team. Prepared meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports.

Client Development Director

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

Developed marketing materials. Designed and coordinated digital media content (e.g. website, blogs) and campaigns aligned with business goals. Established web presence to boost brand awareness. Monitored ROI and KPIs. Maintained client contact and account records on Solve 360 (CRM). Wrote newsletters and utilized Mail Chimp and Constant Contact for mass mailings. Updated website using Wordpress. Developed marketing materials. Designed and coordinated digital media content (e.g. website, blogs) and campaigns aligned with business goals. Established web presence to boost brand awareness. Monitored ROI and KPIs. Maintained client contact and account records on Solve 360 (CRM). Wrote newsletters and utilized Mail Chimp and Constant Contact for mass mailings. Updated website using Wordpress.

Copywriter and Editor

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2018

Provided writing and editing services for a variety of communication tools, including: websites, print ads, brochures, newsletters and seminar materials. Provided writing and editing services for a variety of communication tools, including: websites, print ads, brochures, newsletters and seminar materials.

Language Arts and Math

• 2012 - 2014

Tutored elementary and middle school students in language arts, reading and mathematics. Tutored elementary and middle school students in language arts, reading and mathematics.

Language Arts Teacher - Volunteer

• 2011 - 2012

Provided language arts instruction to middle school students. Prepared lesson plans and created writing assignments. Provided tutorial assistance to students in reading and math. Provided language arts instruction to middle school students. Prepared lesson plans and created writing assignments. Provided tutorial assistance to students in reading and math.

Executive Assistant

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

Provided administrative support to COO of capital campaign. Managed office, coordinated and scheduled meetings, and handled all administrative functions. Served as a liaison to the Board of Directors, donors and management. ​​Drafted and edited correspondence. Conducted research and analysis on potential partners and stakeholders. ​Oversaw special projects as needed. Prepared meeting and presentation materials. Used databases and spreadsheets to compile, track and process donor information and fundraising data. Show less

Nursing Services Liaison

• 2003 - 2006

Served as the communication link between visiting practitioners, staff, administration, and patients at a senior community. Streamlined department processes. Coordinated physician visits, tracked Medicare supply usage, and updated resident lists and medical charts. Managed highly-confidential information. Produced all correspondence on behalf of the Director of Nursing. Served as back-up in the Medical Records Department and entered care plans into the database. Produced monthly infection control report. Show less

Public Relations Specialist

• 2000 - 2002

Provided copywriting and public relations services for diverse clientele. Coordinated public relations campaigns. Created press kits, handled press coverage, and served as agency contact for media. Generated and disseminated communications materials to targeted audiences and media outlets. Managed and expanded media lists. Provided copywriting and public relations services for diverse clientele. Coordinated public relations campaigns. Created press kits, handled press coverage, and served as agency contact for media. Generated and disseminated communications materials to targeted audiences and media outlets. Managed and expanded media lists.