Director of Marketing and Donor Relations

• Jul 2023 - Present

Founder and CEO

• Mar 2016 - Present

The Wedding Plate is a tabletop rental boutique in Nashville that serves the wedding and event industry in the Southeast. A 5-star small business with 20,000+ pieces of inventory, The Wedding Plate is experienced in delighting hundreds of brides and hosts as well as corporate clients Draper James, Story Conference, St. Jude, Reese Witherspoon Book Tour and more. The Wedding Plate is a tabletop rental boutique in Nashville that serves the wedding and event industry in the Southeast. A 5-star small business with 20,000+ pieces of inventory, The Wedding Plate is experienced in delighting hundreds of brides and hosts as well as corporate clients Draper James, Story Conference, St. Jude, Reese Witherspoon Book Tour and more.

VP of Enrollment Management

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

Responsible for undergraduate and graduate admissions and financial aid functions for private university in West Texas. Reported to the President, served on the Senior Leadership Team, presented quarterly to the Board of Trustees, and built collaborative relationships with team members across the organization to move projects forward with positive outcomes. • Increased new student enrollment by 5% during greatest 2-yr decrease in national college enrollment in 50+ years • Created innovative programs and events that delivered 75% increase in applicants, 71% increase in acceptances for 2023 vs 2022 • Lead CRM conversion to increase efficiency, improve interdepartmental communications, save 60% Show less

Executive Director

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

Sole employee of 35 year old nonprofit organization that provides educational training to equip young professionals for service on nonprofit Boards of Directors. In just 18 months, delivered record student enrollment, formed new corporate sponsorships and events, and increased reserve funds five fold while also creating scalable systems for expansion to other markets. Sole employee of 35 year old nonprofit organization that provides educational training to equip young professionals for service on nonprofit Boards of Directors. In just 18 months, delivered record student enrollment, formed new corporate sponsorships and events, and increased reserve funds five fold while also creating scalable systems for expansion to other markets.

Senior Consultant

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Hayde & Company is a global consulting practice that conducts behavioral, cognitive, and emotional intelligence analysis as well as leadership development in order to optimize human capital and maximize company performance. Trained in Predictive Index. Hayde & Company is a global consulting practice that conducts behavioral, cognitive, and emotional intelligence analysis as well as leadership development in order to optimize human capital and maximize company performance. Trained in Predictive Index.

Assistant Dean, Grad School Marketing and Enrollment

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2016

Integral member of strategic leadership team. Responsible for marketing, branding, and advertising nine graduate programs while managing shrinking budget. Hired, trained and coached graduate recruiting staff. • 470% enrollment increase during tenure – fastest growing accredited grad business program in TN• Year over year growth rate >20%, nearest competitor <2%• Revenue quadrupled, from $2.1M to $8.5M+

Executive Director of Marketing and Enrollment, The College of Business

• Jul 2008 - Feb 2012

• Delivered measurable results within first year – saved 45% of advertising budget while increasing enrollment > 30%, hours sold > 50%, applications 50%, resulting in >$300K revenue• Boldly partnered with YP Nashville, resulting in Young Professional partnerships throughout the community• Successfully Chaired the CABLE 2011 Board Walk of Fame to position university as resource for corporate board diversity• Selected to participate in Connect 2011, Lipscomb’s leadership program Show less

Director of Career Development Center

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2008

Redesigned and revitalized the CDC by developing a vision and leading team to deliver results. • Created placement tracking system - 95% placement rate (vs national average 78%)• Developed and maintained partnerships with corporate recruiters to attract top industry • Standardized university internship program amid challenging, decentralized, political environment • Forged partnership with Chamber to improve retention rates of graduating college students• Executed new events that delivered increased awareness and usage of the CDC Show less

Indirect Account Executive

• Jan 1997 - Jul 2005

Responsible for the development and support of the third party retail sales channel in the Middle Tennessee area. Consistently achieved 115% quota by creating and executing strategic business plans, sales trainings and promotions. Supported big box retailers such as Walmart, Sams Club, Best Buy, RadioShack and developed the #1 local dealer network in the country. Executed a CEO praised Regional RadioShack Golden Quarter event out of state with one week lead time. Responsible for the development and support of the third party retail sales channel in the Middle Tennessee area. Consistently achieved 115% quota by creating and executing strategic business plans, sales trainings and promotions. Supported big box retailers such as Walmart, Sams Club, Best Buy, RadioShack and developed the #1 local dealer network in the country. Executed a CEO praised Regional RadioShack Golden Quarter event out of state with one week lead time.

Sales Representative

• Aug 1990 - Sep 1996

Major job responsibilities included expansion of customer base by adding new customers and upgrading existing customers. Major job responsibilities included expansion of customer base by adding new customers and upgrading existing customers.

Regional Sales Trainer, Manager of Retail Operations, Account Executive

• Jul 1986 - Feb 1990

Responsibilities included coordinating, facilitating, and evaluating sales training. Business management of four Sales and Service Centers and 18 sales reps. • Promoted 3x in four years, from sales rep > manager of retail ops > sales trainer • Opened first retail store in US for largest wireless service provider and trained all entry level sales reps • Selected to participate in company’s high potential leadership program, an honor given to the top 1% Responsibilities included coordinating, facilitating, and evaluating sales training. Business management of four Sales and Service Centers and 18 sales reps. • Promoted 3x in four years, from sales rep > manager of retail ops > sales trainer • Opened first retail store in US for largest wireless service provider and trained all entry level sales reps • Selected to participate in company’s high potential leadership program, an honor given to the top 1%