Director, Existing Industry & Investor Relations

• Jan 2020 - Present

Director of Investor Relations

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

The Director of Investor Relations is responsible for securing sponsorships for the majority of the more than 400 events and programs the Chamber facilitates each year. In addition, the Director of Investor Relations engages in continuous involvement meetings with the Chamber’s largest contributors to ensure their continued involvement and secure sponsorships and participation for upcoming events and programs. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing a team of Member Development Managers to ensure new revenue is being brought into the Chamber.

Vice President

• Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

The Vice President created and managed the Chamber’s $1.2 million budget as well as the internal operations of the Chamber. The Vice President managed a team of eight full-time employees including hiring, training, annual reviews, etc. This position created and managed the Chamber’s strategic plan and worked with the team to implement the plan across the organization.

Vice President of Membership & Events

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

The Vice President of Membership & Events is responsible for managing a direct team of four and an indirect team of an additional three team members with responsibilities ranging from communications to membership retention and advocacy. This position oversaw the implementation of five signature events each year with an overall budget of nearly $500,000. Finally, this position managed the Chamber’s High Investor Program with annual company contributions ranging from $5,000 to more than $30,000.

Member Engagement Manager

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

This position was responsible for managing the membership retention efforts of the Chamber. In this role, I created and implemented a detailed retention plan that helped the Chamber increase the yearly retention rate from 65% to 87% in less than two years.

Member Relations Manager

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

This position was responsible for managing all member retention activities and all aspects of the Trustee Program (an exclusive program reserved for executive level chamber members with annual dues between $3,000 and $50,000). This position, facilitated involvement meetings, three quarterly receptions, three orientations, and monthly small group gatherings to encourage more than 450 Trustee members to build business relationships with one another. Finally, this position solicited and secured sponsorships for events and programs based on industry and involvement level.

Events Manager

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

The Special Events Manager is responsible for five annual special events, two monthly networking events, and a young professionals program. Created and managed each event’s budget and ensured revenue was exceeded and expenses were within budget • Responsible for a total of $130,000 in event and program revenue and sponsorship in 2013 Golf Tournament • Increased attendance for this annual event by 60% and grew revenue by more than $15,000 Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals • Re-energized the program and grew membership by more than 50% over a nine month period • Organized and ran nine events with an average attendance of more than 50 young professionals Grand Prix • Doubled event racer and spectator attendance • Exceeded previous year’s profit by nearly $5,000

Events Manager

• Aug 2010 - Nov 2012

• Plan, manage and implement all Cobb Young Professionals monthly events and programs. Coordinate with hosts, sponsors, committee, speakers and all involved in the events to ensure smooth execution. • Oversee the Cobb Young Professionals Leadership Council and all sub-committees to cultivate future leadership and continue enhancing all Cobb Young Professionals activities in the areas of CYP recruitment, retention, service, government affairs and program planning. • Plan, manage and implement the Next Generation Award marketing, selection and presentation process. • Recruit host sponsors at various locations throughout Cobb County. • Manage the monthly activities of the Cobb Executive Women program including coordinating with the location, sponsors, committee, speakers and all involved in the program. • Work with the CEW Steering Committee to recruit and retain qualified CEW members as well as plan quality programs each month. • Manage the online CEW directory photos and information of all members. • Manage the annual billing and follow-up of CEW members. • Coordinate nomination, selection and presentation of the Glass Ceiling Award at the May First Monday breakfast. • Plan, manage and implement the annual Business-to-Business Expo with more than 160 exhibitors and more than 1,600 attendees. Communicate with host, sponsors, judges, major program chairman, staff, exhibitors and all involved in events to ensure smooth execution. • Work with the membership division team to secure exhibitors as needed to meet budget requirements and have a full show. • Plan, manage and implement six BAH events per year. Coordinate with hosts, sponsors, major programs chairman, staff and all involved in the events to ensure smooth execution. • Recruit host sponsors at various locations throughout Cobb County.

Office of Alumni Affairs Events Intern

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

This internship has granted me unique access into the world of college event planning. Throughout the duration of this internship, I will help plan several events including, a book signing with a New York Times Best Selling author, several networking receptions, an entire week of Homecoming activities, and many others. This internship has granted me unique access into the world of college event planning. Throughout the duration of this internship, I will help plan several events including, a book signing with a New York Times Best Selling author, several networking receptions, an entire week of Homecoming activities, and many others.

After School Program Assistant Teacher

• 2007 - 2010