An adaptable and resourceful professional with more than ten years of
experience as a communications professional in both public relations and
marketing roles, and two years of experience in nonprofit project
management. Demonstrated
history as a capable and reliable leader in multiple management roles,
an
innovative strategist, and a team player. Excels under pressure.
EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
Masterof Science in BusinessAdministration(MBA),
IndependenceUniversity, anticipatedgraduation:2017
Small business management,socialmediamarketing,writing,copyediting, multimedia
production, and
photography. Recurring
clients include the
Phoenix
Dream Center, Daniel Morgan (musician), and UUS E-Commerce Solutions
(technology startup).
Developed, managed, and executed corporate partner projects. Consulted
with
business regarding employee volunteer and corporate social
responsibility
programs. Served as advisor to the HandsOn Jacksonville Youth Leadership
Council. Worked with peers in the planning, development, and execution
of The
Human Race 5k.AccomplishmentsincludetheBelk125DaysofServiceprojects,FidelityTransformationDay
projects,
theNestleproject,the Youth LeadershipCouncil,and“The
Human Race”5K.
Sales of wireless products, services, and accessories. Account
management
and first-echelon technical support. Specialized in small business
programs up
to 25 lines of service. Store0820Salespersonof
theMonth,Sept.
2011.“Bestof
theBest”award
for
SouthRegionthree
times. 154.5 new lines, 240 upgrades, $19,986.25
accessory revenue (net).
Provided event-based marketing programs and vendor management services
for
athletic events and music festivals. Specialized in unique client needs
satisfaction with a focus on crowd interaction and lead generation. Public Relations consulting. ClientsincludedMarineCorpsRecruiting,TitusSportsMarketing,andmultiplemusic festivals.
Managed marketing, advertising,
branding,
public relations, and community relations programs for 56,000 square
mile
region in three states. Responsible for annual marketing budget
averaging
$160,000. Responsible for all lead-generation initiatives. IncreasedPSA exposurefrom
$2,000annualvalueto$1.8million
annualvalueintwoyears.DevelopedpartnershipwithTheGator Bowl.Redevelopedschool awards
program toreduceturnaround time by98%,reducedprogram
expenseby90%,andincreased
participationby80%.SupportBilletoftheQuarter,1st and2ndquarters,FY’08.
Public Affairs | UnitedStatesMarineCorps|2003-2006
Service in the U.S., Afghanistan, and Iraq. Oversaw external and
internal
media production. Coordinated media embeds and queries. Managed
department and
subordinates. Operated recording, editing (AVID and Adobe), and
satellite
communications equipment (NorSat terminal on Ka band) for remote
production.
Researched and developed public affairs posture. Planned and facilitated
press
conferences and events. Print, photo, and broadcast journalist. Staff
writer
and copyeditor. Awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement
Medal
(twice), the Army Achievement Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Served as instructor, team leader (3 subordinates), squad leader (12
subordinates), and platoon sergeant (39 subordinates). Instructed over
800
Marines in modern urban, desert, and convoy combat operations; machine
gun
employment; and deployment preparations. Lead live-fire assault teams
and quick
reactionary force platoons. Selectedto Group
“AllStarTeam”asfireteamleader.