Experience

GEAR UP Jefferson County

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Communications & Public Relations, GEAR-UP Jefferson County

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Develop and execute communications strategies to build stakeholder understanding of the GEAR UP grant, promote opportunities, and celebrate progress; editor of GEAR UP newsletters & promotional material; Coordinate GEAR UP-related news and media exposure of various projects, Main point of contact for media and public relations for GEAR UP representatives. Develop and execute communications strategies to build stakeholder understanding of the GEAR UP grant, promote opportunities, and celebrate progress; editor of GEAR UP newsletters & promotional material; Coordinate GEAR UP-related news and media exposure of various projects, Main point of contact for media and public relations for GEAR UP representatives.



A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach & Media Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  oversee preparation of printed materials and publications related to special event activities. Develop materials to assist Board members in solicitation and other income development activities. Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fund raising, and education of the public, including press releases. Develop strategic alliances with community leaders, organizations and potential/current partners. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations. Maintain Crisis Communication Manual and Procedure. Operate as immediate contact to all media in a backup capacity to Chief Professional Officer/President as directed and as needed. Show less

• Outreach & Media Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Present



LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sickle Cell Outreach Coordinator

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

• Donor Recruiter

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  - Manage assigned blood drive accounts- Work to establish new accounts as directed by management- Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual collection goals- Schedule blood drives and determine accurate projections - Recruit on-site as necessary by actively encouraging donations from potential donors in order to meet daily projections- Prepare and deliver promotional materials while coordinating with Corporate Marketing & Recruitment staff as needed- Develop rapport with blood drive chairperson of assigned donor group- Effectively coordinate blood drives and handle concerns as needed Show less



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Rep

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  Conduct face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews and e-mail correspondence with prospective students. Assist and mentor students through the educational process. Generate referrals to help maintain company goals. Conduct face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews and e-mail correspondence with prospective students. Assist and mentor students through the educational process. Generate referrals to help maintain company goals.