Experience

Screven County Georgia Development Authority

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Development Authority of Bulloch County

• Statesboro, GA

• Manager of Economic Development Programs

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2022

  • Promote the organization and the community, actively seeking to attract positive commercial and industrial development in line with the community economic vision as determined by the CEO and board, representing this vision outside of the community • Administrative oversight of the Authority finances and assets to include all billing as well as monitoring & reporting of accounts and grant funding • Coordination and planning of Board of Directors meetings • Assist with industrial recruitment efforts including RFI responses • Plan, coordinate, and execute all project visits and recruitment events • Data analysis and collection for industrial recruitment and marketing efforts including the Cost-of-Living Index • Update and maintain property information on DABC website as well as state and utility databases • Manage social media activities, advertisement, and promotion of the DABC • Develop and implement a Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program • Maintain engagement program with local industry partners to include attending monthly industry group meetings • Actively develop and maintain meaningful and effective professional relationships with economic development contacts, local city and county government, and local schools through regular forms of contact and communication • Coordinate outreach and workforce development activities with other entities including the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Department of Labor, Ogeechee Technical College, and Georgia Southern University • Manage and execute annual wage and benefit survey with area industries • Work with area schools to educate and promote industry for the improvement of workforce potential and implement the Bulloch County Career-Workforce Development Plan • Collaborate with the CEO to determine the strategic direction of the organization, overall planning, budgeting and management of the organization’s communications, brand development, marketing, and business development efforts Show less



Georgia Southern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

  Assistant Equipment Manager for Olympic Sports, July 2011 – Present • Manage day to day equipment needs and operations for 14 varsity sports and Athletic Administration • Work daily with coaches to determine, support and meet all equipment needs • Manage equipment budgets for each sport • Program budget and bill management; current credit card reconciliation • Supervision of 18 student managers • Management of inventory practices, issuing and distribution policies, laundering and recovery of all athletic equipment • Equipment ordering and inventory of all incoming products • Assist with proper maintenance and fitting techniques for all equipment • Properly maintain all equipment based on manufacturer’s recommendations Assistant Equipment Manager for Football, January 2010 – July 2011 • Assist in inventory and distribution of all athletic equipment • Supervise, direct, and coordinate daily activities of ten student managers • Create and manage weekly schedules and work assignments of student managers • Manage preparation and packing of all equipment for ground and air travel • Assist head equipment manager with any equipment needs on the sideline during all games • Assist players and coaches with daily equipment needs for workouts, practices and games • Supervise, direct, and coordinate the Division I FCS football practice/game set-up, break-down, shoulder pad anti-MERSA program, and helmet pre-game hardware inspections • Assist with proper maintenance and fitting techniques for all equipment • Responsible for setting up and operating the shoulder pad Temperature Management System • Oversee laundering of practice and game attire for players and coaches Show less



a|i|m Marketing Solutions

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Assisted in development and fulfillment of the SunTrust Bank ticket management program for 60+ sports and entertainment properties• Assisted in SunTrust Bank VIP client hospitality event planning and execution for 10+ events around the bank’s sponsorship of professional sports and motorsports such as NASCAR, Grand-Am and WTA (women’s professional tennis) • Event Management included timelines, budgets, transportation, food & beverage and website development• Managed account internal communication documents for an account team of 15 people• Provided on-going competitive research for the banking industry with 8+ banks on a quarterly basis• Participated in business development initiatives including creative thinking and new business sales presentations • Promoted quickly based on excellent job performance Show less

• Event & Marketing Intern

  • May 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Assisted WISE Atlanta with logistics and planning of all events• Organized and published the WISE Atlanta quarterly newsletter• Assisted with member and client communications (including a monthly newsletter, electronic mailings and event invitations)• Created an organization system for all WISE Atlanta legal documents and meeting communications • Provided administrative support to board members and corporate executives • Conducted research projects for WISE Atlanta and a|i|m Marketing Solutions Show less



Women in Sports & Events (WISE)

• Atlanta, GA

• Event Co-chair

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Coordinated logistics and planning of all events for WISE Atlanta • Initiated and maintained relationships with key industry clients, contacts and vendors • Developed and maintained events website and email database • Organized and published the WISE Atlanta quarterly newsletter • Managed member and client communications (including a monthly newsletter, electronic mailings and event invitations) • Provided administrative support to the board members • Coordinated logistics and planning of all events for WISE Atlanta • Initiated and maintained relationships with key industry clients, contacts and vendors • Developed and maintained events website and email database • Organized and published the WISE Atlanta quarterly newsletter • Managed member and client communications (including a monthly newsletter, electronic mailings and event invitations) • Provided administrative support to the board members