Experience

Alternative Capital Solutions

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present



ESPN/CBS

• Stage Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Works freelance for SEC sporting events under ESPN, CBS, FSN and Comcast Sports South. In charge of all promotional materials for events. Manages staging area and staging crew before and during events. Is the central figure of communication between the staging area and the event producer. Works freelance for SEC sporting events under ESPN, CBS, FSN and Comcast Sports South. In charge of all promotional materials for events. Manages staging area and staging crew before and during events. Is the central figure of communication between the staging area and the event producer.



Cullman City Parks & Recreation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Marketing And Public Relations

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Director of Marketing and Public Relations to the state of Alabama's only CAPRA certified Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism department. Leading a team of fun, creative, driven and spirited individuals who are looking to make the city of Cullman the best hometown for thousands as well as the best tourist and athletics destination for thousands more! Learn more about us at cullmanrecreation.org. Director of Marketing and Public Relations to the state of Alabama's only CAPRA certified Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism department. Leading a team of fun, creative, driven and spirited individuals who are looking to make the city of Cullman the best hometown for thousands as well as the best tourist and athletics destination for thousands more! Learn more about us at cullmanrecreation.org.



Premier Productions, Inc

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Marketing Director

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2021



AFFLINK

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• eLev8 Marketing and Training Manager/Social Media/Industrial Marketing

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2015

  As the Marketing and Training Manager for eLev8, AFFLINK's proprietary approach to the marketplace, I ensure brand management throughout our industry as well as build and maintain the eLev8 brand for end-use clients. I compose and properly disseminate collateral, perform instructional demos, plan and implement multiple nationally-based training sessions, maintain a six-figure budget, assist in the planning and implementation of trade show booth appearances and hospitality events, work as part of a team to fully-capitalize on eLev8 growth and sustainability as well as compose quarterly updates for our Member and Supplier partners.I serve the Industrial vertical as the Industrial Marketing Manager. In this role, I assist the Vice President of Industrial with all Marketing efforts, including, but not limited to, planning and implementing hospitality events at Industrial/Packaging/Safety focused tradeshows, designing end-user brochures and collateral, acting as a point-person for the Industrial/Packaging AFFLINK Membership, serving on the Industrial Steering Committee, designing the Industrial landing page on AFFLINK.com, researching industry trends and providing writing and design support as needed.As AFFLINK works to maintain its role as a leader on the forefront of technology, my role is to also serve as the Social Media Manager. With this, I not only maintain all AFFLINK Social Media platforms, I also construct Social Media plans for our Members--this includes research for their specific industry, creating an editorial calendar and one-year strategy that fits their Social Media goals and designing logos/cover photos/backgrounds that are attention grabbing, yet tell the company's story. By adding two interns to my Social Media team, this role also allows me to gain management experience.



ConnectCrimson.com

• Public Relations Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Created and designed numerous promotional materials for local entertainment website. Worked as part of a team to build brand awareness. Created and designed numerous promotional materials for local entertainment website. Worked as part of a team to build brand awareness.



The University of Alabama Campaigns-American Red Cross West Alabama Chapter

• Design Project Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Work as the liaison between the American Red Cross West Alabama Chapter and the design team for PR Campaigns class. Design all aspects for book, "A Common Thread", that serves as a fundraising campaign for the West Alabama chapter in conjunction with PR Campaigns. Uses Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for all design processes.Establishes contact with prospective printers and presents all information and designs to client. Work as the liaison between the American Red Cross West Alabama Chapter and the design team for PR Campaigns class. Design all aspects for book, "A Common Thread", that serves as a fundraising campaign for the West Alabama chapter in conjunction with PR Campaigns. Uses Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for all design processes.Establishes contact with prospective printers and presents all information and designs to client.



American Red Cross of West Al

• Public Affairs Intern

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Composed press releases/news releases, managed and supplemented the chapter blog as well as shadowed media interviews. Planned fundraisers and local brand awareness events. Updated all social media platforms on a daily basis. Composed press releases/news releases, managed and supplemented the chapter blog as well as shadowed media interviews. Planned fundraisers and local brand awareness events. Updated all social media platforms on a daily basis.



Secret Meals - Alabama Credit Union

• Brand Ambassadors Campaign

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2011

  Designed promotional pieces using Adobe Design Suite, organized and exceeded fundraiser goals by establishing target audience and utilizing initial strategy. Created campaign documentary using Final Cut Pro as well as provided the Secret Meals campaign with long-term donor relationships. Designed promotional pieces using Adobe Design Suite, organized and exceeded fundraiser goals by establishing target audience and utilizing initial strategy. Created campaign documentary using Final Cut Pro as well as provided the Secret Meals campaign with long-term donor relationships.