Experience

DeKalb Chamber Partnership
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Jun 2019 - Present


Carpenter Design Solutions

• Owner/Designer

  • 2012 - Present

  I bring a fresh perspective on brand and image for nonprofit organizations. I understand the importance of consistency no matter how big or small the project. From brochures to annual reports, websites, and more I take the time to understand each organization's mission and goals to create a product that captures the essence of their brand. I work with each client to make their ideas a reality, producing a project that their organization will be proud to display. I bring a fresh perspective on brand and image for nonprofit organizations. I understand the importance of consistency no matter how big or small the project. From brochures to annual reports, websites, and more I take the time to understand each organization's mission and goals to create a product that captures the essence of their brand. I work with each client to make their ideas a reality, producing a project that their organization will be proud to display.



Brokaw Movie House

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• General Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Partnered with the owners to restore and re-open a historic movie theatre • Initiated all operations, policies, and procedures • Planned regular programming and special events • Hired and managed staff of 12 • Built and maintained relationships with community partners • Partnered with the owners to restore and re-open a historic movie theatre • Initiated all operations, policies, and procedures • Planned regular programming and special events • Hired and managed staff of 12 • Built and maintained relationships with community partners



DeKalb County Chamber Partnership

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  I work closely with the Board of Directors and committees to offer programs and services that benefit member-businesses including advertising, continual learning, networking opportunities, updates on policy and legislation, etc. My goal in my time at the chamber is to increase efficiency, productivity, and membership by updating technology and using a combination of traditional and modern strategies. We want DeKalb County to be a pleasurable place to live, work, and play. When our businesses thrive, the community thrives.



Steuben County Community Foundation

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

• Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  As the Marketing & Communications Intern, I worked with the Communications Manager and CEO to develop monthly e-newsletters, maintain Facebook fan page, re-brand frequently used documents, prepare the annual report, make updates to the website, and develop print materials (save the dates, invitations, posters, etc.) for the annual fundraiser. I also worked on a major project which we named Impact Boards which was a visual representation of the impact the Community Foundation has on Steuben County. (To see this project, please view my website at www.carpenterwebdesign.com)



Ramada Inn

• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Guest Services Associate

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  I completed daily tasks such as answering phones, maintaining a straight cash drawer, taking reservations, checking guests in and out, giving directions, etc. I went above and beyond to make each guests' stay a satisfactory one. If a problem occurred that the guest was not satisfied, I worked with them to ensure proper compensation was given. In my time at Ramada I brought in approximately 20% of all property direct reservations, and was given the name "un-official assistant manager" by my co-workers. I was a consistent and knowledgeable performer resolving a high majority of problems presented to me, and provided excellent customer service resulting in 100% positive comments from guests.



Gen's Hallmark

• Sales Associate

  • Dec 2007 - Jun 2010

  Created and monitored bookstore inventory, assisted with planning of events and designing of displays. Store closed in June of 2010. Created and monitored bookstore inventory, assisted with planning of events and designing of displays. Store closed in June of 2010.



Anderson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Admissions Annex - Data Entry

  • Jul 2009 - May 2010

  Entered athletic recruits into system database Entered athletic recruits into system database