TJ McSparrin
Executive Director at Clinton Chamber of Commerce,- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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True South Basic Economic Development
The University of Southern MississippiSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Institute of Organizational Management
U.S. Chamber of CommerceJul, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
BREI Coordinator
BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION INTERNATIONALMay, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Executive Director
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Mar 2010 - Present
Serve as the chief executive and administrative officer of the Clinton Chamber. Responsible for a full range of activities—coordination of the Program of Work; organizational structure and procedures; motivation of volunteers; budget development and management; acquisition and maintenance of membership; employment, training and supervision of staff; interpretation of policy; long-range planning; collaboration with city, county and state governmental officials and agencies, area economic development organizations and chambers; facilitate partnerships with local colleges for workforce development opportunities; and organization and presentation at educational seminars. Show less
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Director Of Development
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Jun 2006 - Feb 2010
Responsible for guiding State Board of Directors, Community Advisory Board members, volunteers, and staff in 10 areas of Mississippi in the development and execution of fundraising, marketing, and volunteer recruitment to accomplish short- and long-term goals. • Plan, develop, and implement orientation and training programs for staff and volunteers in the areas of fundraising, community development, public relations, and marketing. • Coordinate staff and volunteer efforts in statewide fundraising campaign raising over $1,300,000. • Supervised 3 staff members in their activities pertinent to development. • Other duties included grant writing & administration, major gift and sponsorship calls, volunteer recruiting, donor management, website construction and maintenance. • Served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Leadership Council. Show less
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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President and CEO
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Jun 2002 - May 2006
Guided the Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff to accomplish annual and long-term goals and raise funds to finance the foundation‘s wish granting activities. • Developed chapter’s annual budget of over $600,000 and insured that chapter operations were consistent with projected income and expenses. • Responsible for recruitment, employment, direction, training, and evaluation of 8 staff members. • Insured the chapter raised sufficient funds to reach projected income and program goals. • Managed all agency operations. Show less
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Arthritis Foundation, MS Chapter
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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President
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Dec 1998 - Jul 2002
Provided direction to the volunteers, Board of Directors, and staff in all aspects of implementing programs and raising funds to finance the mission of the Arthritis Foundation. • Developed the chapter’s annual budget and insured that chapter operations were consistent with projected income and expenses. • Insured short- and long-range planning was applied to the chapter’s program of work and budgeting process. • Provided staff leadership to chapter volunteers, Board of Directors and committees required to manage the chapter’s affairs. • Responsible for recruitment, employment, direction, training, and evaluation of staff performance. • Served on State of Mississippi Arthritis committee advocating for funding to support programming and services for Mississippians diagnosed with a form of arthritis. Show less
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American Heart Association
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Operations Specialist
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Jan 1995 - Nov 1998
Responsible for coaching and enhancing development skills for field staff and assisting volunteers in fundraising and educational efforts that will reduce death and disability due to cardiovascular disease and stroke.• Planned, developed, and implemented orientation and training programs for 8 Field staff and volunteers pertinent to work-site and community-site programs.• Coordinated staff and volunteer efforts in statewide work-site and community-site fundraising campaigns raising over $650,000 annually. • Served on the National American Heart Walk Implementation Team and as a National consultant on the American Heart Walk IDTN broadcast.• Other duties included grant writing, sales and sponsorship calls, planned giving/major gift solicitation, and data analysis for strategic planning and implementation. Show less
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Metro Regional Director
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Oct 1992 - Jan 1995
Provided staff support to Metro Jackson volunteers in planning, recruitment, marketing, implementation, and evaluation in all aspects of community organization, and public education. Directed all fundraising activities in the tri-county area raising over $350,000 annually.
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American Cancer Society
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Executive Director, Region V
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Mar 1991 - Sep 1992
Provided staff support for 9 counties in planning, recruitment, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of county functions in all aspects of fundraising and community organization. Responsible for service, rehabilitation, and public education programs in 18 counties. Provided staff support for 9 counties in planning, recruitment, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of county functions in all aspects of fundraising and community organization. Responsible for service, rehabilitation, and public education programs in 18 counties.
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County Line Family Medical Clinic
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Marketing Director
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Feb 1990 - Feb 1991
Developed and implemented Strategic Marketing Plan for the clinic and solicited businesses and industries for Industrial Medical Program. Organized and implemented charitable involvement. Developed and implemented Strategic Marketing Plan for the clinic and solicited businesses and industries for Industrial Medical Program. Organized and implemented charitable involvement.
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Gerald Brand Attorneys at Law
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Marketing Director
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Jun 1988 - Jan 1990
Developed the firm’s long-range plan, organized client development/relation programs, performed all public relations and communication duties, and organized lawyers’ community involvement activities. Developed the firm’s long-range plan, organized client development/relation programs, performed all public relations and communication duties, and organized lawyers’ community involvement activities.
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FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN MISSISSIPPI INC
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Development Supervisor
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May 1986 - May 1986
Developed the Educational Television and Public Radio’s Annual Corporate Giving Campaign and solicited companies for membership through underwriting and grant support. Promoted Public Awareness Campaign throughout Mississippi through public speaking opportunities. Supervised three staff members. Developed the Educational Television and Public Radio’s Annual Corporate Giving Campaign and solicited companies for membership through underwriting and grant support. Promoted Public Awareness Campaign throughout Mississippi through public speaking opportunities. Supervised three staff members.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
Economic Development -
1978 - 1981
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre/Theater
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