Experience

Honor Community Health

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Strategic Initiatives

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Pontiac, Michigan, United States

• Development and Special Project Specialist

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2023

  Pontiac, MI

• Partnership and Development Manager

  • May 2015 - Jan 2020

  Pontiac, Michigan



Avalon Healing Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Chairperson, Board of Directors

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2022

  Detroit, Michigan The chair of the Board of Directors at Wayne County SAFE, a nonprofit focused on providing services to survivors of sexual assault in the greater Detroit area.

• Secretary of the Board of Directors

  • May 2016 - Dec 2018

  Detroit, Michigan



Scott Stewart

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment

• Independent Consultant

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  As an independent consultant, I focus on fund development and public relations plans for a multitude of organizations and industries. My focus is on creating fund development programs and writing grants for local, state, and federal funding sources. I also create public relations and marketing plans.



Pontiac Community Foundation

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

• Vice President of Programs

  • Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Pontiac, Michigan, United States

• Senior Director of Programs & Development

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Pontiac, Michigan, United States



Build Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Detroit, Build Institute is an idea activator and small business accelerator focused on inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship. As a network of grassroots programs we assist people in turning in their project or business ideas into a reality by providing the necessary tools, education, and support network to get started and thrive. We believe local independently owned small businesses are the backbone of our city. They create jobs, keep wealth and ownership in our community, redevelop… Show more Build Institute is an idea activator and small business accelerator focused on inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship. As a network of grassroots programs we assist people in turning in their project or business ideas into a reality by providing the necessary tools, education, and support network to get started and thrive. We believe local independently owned small businesses are the backbone of our city. They create jobs, keep wealth and ownership in our community, redevelop commercial corridors and neighborhoods, and preserve our culture. Show less



Family Health Care

• India
• Home Health Care Services

• Public Relations and Social Media Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Cadillac, Michigan



CMU PRSSA

• President

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Mount Pleasant, Mich. -Establish goals for the chapter to ensure we are representing our membership and maintaining growth, resulting in increased average attendance at meetings to 40 people – around half of membership -Led a 12 person, cross-functional executive team to plan engaging meetings and opportunities for members including developing a Professional Mentor Program, alumni merchandise and an alumni database -Build relationships with the community and professional organizations to promote our brand and… Show more -Establish goals for the chapter to ensure we are representing our membership and maintaining growth, resulting in increased average attendance at meetings to 40 people – around half of membership -Led a 12 person, cross-functional executive team to plan engaging meetings and opportunities for members including developing a Professional Mentor Program, alumni merchandise and an alumni database -Build relationships with the community and professional organizations to promote our brand and gain partnerships, including with White Pine PRSA and Social Media Club – Great Lakes Bay -Secure sponsorships from companies to increase our budget and gain funding to put on bigger events and offer more opportunities Director of Member Services -Led the Social Planning Committee to create beneficial networking events for our members -Planned and execute monthly events, along with our chapter’s banquet, to build cohesiveness and reward members -Provided members with knowledge of membership benefits to help members get the most out of their membership Show less



Central Michigan University Alternative Breaks Program

• Public Relations Co-Chair

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  Mt. Pleasant, Mich. -Promote the program through traditional marketing efforts (flyers, e-mail blasts, calendar listings, etc.) to create awareness of program among CMU student body -Assist with social media accounts through the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center to connect with audience and inform about breaks offered -Design program-wide and individual break shirts to form a connectedness among participants -Engage in media relations to broadcast the program to a larger audience and produce more… Show more -Promote the program through traditional marketing efforts (flyers, e-mail blasts, calendar listings, etc.) to create awareness of program among CMU student body -Assist with social media accounts through the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center to connect with audience and inform about breaks offered -Design program-wide and individual break shirts to form a connectedness among participants -Engage in media relations to broadcast the program to a larger audience and produce more involvement among our audience -Create informational and promotional videos to provide information to individuals interested in the program and promote Alternative Breaks Show less



Tanner Friedman

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Farmington Hills, Mich. -Supported a team of eight agency professionals with a variety of retainer, project and hourly clients -Developed social media content and managed accounts for nonprofit and for-profit companies -Crafted and organized data for media lists, press releases and pitch letters to help disseminate our client’s information to the media, including pitching to over 60 media outlets for AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation celebration -Collected media clippings and created traditional media… Show more -Supported a team of eight agency professionals with a variety of retainer, project and hourly clients -Developed social media content and managed accounts for nonprofit and for-profit companies -Crafted and organized data for media lists, press releases and pitch letters to help disseminate our client’s information to the media, including pitching to over 60 media outlets for AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation celebration -Collected media clippings and created traditional media and social media grids to measure and evaluate campaign impressions -Researched and collaborated with the team to create new business proposals and brainstorm ideas Show less



Troy Family Aquatic Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Troy, Michigan This position is only offered in the summer. -Managed social media accounts to help connect with audience and promote facility -Secured media interview and placement for facility to promote among our target audience (http://oaklandcountymoms.com/troy-family-aquatic-center-review-pics-38560/) -Assisted with planning and setting up special events throughout season -Oversaw cash operations of facility and stepped into management roles when needed -Provided customer service by… Show more This position is only offered in the summer. -Managed social media accounts to help connect with audience and promote facility -Secured media interview and placement for facility to promote among our target audience (http://oaklandcountymoms.com/troy-family-aquatic-center-review-pics-38560/) -Assisted with planning and setting up special events throughout season -Oversaw cash operations of facility and stepped into management roles when needed -Provided customer service by processing season membership Twitter: @TroyAquaticCtr Facebook: Troy Parks and Recreation Show less



Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Events Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Mt. Pleasant, Mich. -Promoted events and engaged with audiences on social media to increase attendance at events -Wrote articles for the monthly newsletter to promote the Chamber’s activities to local business owners -Designed e-newsletters and marketing materials to gain awareness of events going on through the Chamber -Helped the Le Tour de Mont Pleasant committee in executing one of the largest professional bicycle races in the area -Partnered with local businesses to sponsor and provide donations… Show more -Promoted events and engaged with audiences on social media to increase attendance at events -Wrote articles for the monthly newsletter to promote the Chamber’s activities to local business owners -Designed e-newsletters and marketing materials to gain awareness of events going on through the Chamber -Helped the Le Tour de Mont Pleasant committee in executing one of the largest professional bicycle races in the area -Partnered with local businesses to sponsor and provide donations for events Show less



Central Michigan Life

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PR Representative

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Mount Pleasant, MI -Handled newsletters, promotional materials and produced videos to promote Central Michigan Life among the community of CMU and Mount Pleasant -Planned events to promote different companies around the community