Experience

United Way of Northwest Georgia

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Special Events Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Marketing and Special Events Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Assist with overall marketing planning and objective setting Assist in the development of effective marketing strategies that support United Way’s fundraising and community investment activities resulting in strong positioning in the regional communityAssist with the production and management of all internal and external organizational communications, including employee communications, donor communications, and volunteer communicationsServe as a project manager for marketing collateral materialsFunction as a positive and contributing member of the United Way teamConceptualizes, manages, and plans United Way eventsLead the creation and implementation of event marketingResponsible for the development and fulfillment of the eventsManage on-site setup, production, and takedown for each eventWork closely with internal event planning committees and other members of the United Way teamSupervise and coordinate with event contractorsTrain and educate staff on proper event proceduresPlan, create and schedule fresh, engaging content for the website and e-newsInterface with all key departments to gather announcements/newsworthy items and disseminate as appropriateKeep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new opportunities with social mediaDevelop and execute electronic newsletterAssist with marketing and events of United Way’s affinity groupsPerform other duties as assigned Show less



Shaw Industries

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019



United Way of Northwest Georgia

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Center Associate

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Plan and implement corporate engagement customized projects • Aide the Volunteer Center Coordinator in the planning and execution of volunteer activities • Assist in planning and implementing corporate engagement volunteer initiatives • Connects community members to volunteer opportunities, events, and projects • Manage all aspects of corporate volunteer projects including managing logistics, volunteer recruitment, on-site volunteer management, and communication with volunteers • Collaborate with Marketing Department staff to promote volunteer opportunities, events, and projects • Develop and nurtured relationships with local agencies • Strategically managed web-based volunteer recruitment portal, Get Connected • Post volunteer opportunities in Get Connected • Track volunteer hours in Get Connected Show less



Bearden Accounting Firm

• United States

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Answer and direct phone calls • Organize and schedule appointments • Write and distribute email and faxes • Develop and maintain a filing system • Update and maintain office policies and procedures • Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers • Provide general support to visitors • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients • Maintains payroll information of multiple companies by collecting, calculating, and entering data • Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers • Handle all daily deposits Show less



Dalton State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Athletic Department Marketing and Events Intern

  • May 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Assist in the coordination and execution of the soccer program • Designed and implemented new setup and breakdown schedule • Regularly oversee marketing mediums and update site platform content • Serve as the primary contact for all event-related vendors and serve as event day lead to ensure successful event execution • Managed DSC athletics calendar • Coordinated halftime entertainment at basketball events • Taking photos at all sporting events • Assist in the coordination and execution of the soccer program • Designed and implemented new setup and breakdown schedule • Regularly oversee marketing mediums and update site platform content • Serve as the primary contact for all event-related vendors and serve as event day lead to ensure successful event execution • Managed DSC athletics calendar • Coordinated halftime entertainment at basketball events • Taking photos at all sporting events



Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter

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

• Marketing Special Event Intern

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Assist in outreach to donors, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers by phone and mail for engagement in the Dancing Stars of Dalton event • Assist with mailing and package assembly for the office • Utilize social networking platforms, Facebook and YouTube, to promote events and activities for Dancing Stars of Dalton • Attend designated and promotional local Association events, and assist staff as necessary • Help manage volunteers days leading up to Dancing Stars of Dalton and day of event Show less



Irish Bred Pub

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hostess and Waitress

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  • First point of contact and greeter for restaurant customers • Facilitated and monitored restaurant table rotation • Escorted customers to the table and provided the silverware and menus • Processed customer payment from restaurants bill processing computer • Responsible for setting up and cleaning the dining area • Primary focus to provide good customer service, take food orders, and deliver food to customer tables • First point of contact and greeter for restaurant customers • Facilitated and monitored restaurant table rotation • Escorted customers to the table and provided the silverware and menus • Processed customer payment from restaurants bill processing computer • Responsible for setting up and cleaning the dining area • Primary focus to provide good customer service, take food orders, and deliver food to customer tables