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EDUCATION/ACHIEVEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
BA COMMUNICATION 3.2 GPA

Graduated December 2015
Research based degree with coursework in various forms of communication studies, including: theory, interpersonal, organizational, conflict, health, persuasion, and more

US ARMY
LOGISTICS SUPPORT/TRANSPORTATION

February 2006 - February 2012
Received Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal - Honorably discharged

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WORK EXPERIENCE

MARKETING EVENT COORDINATOR
PERFECTSERVE

May 2019 - Present

  • Coordinate appx 20 nation-wide marketing events per year using Asana project management application and $500k+ annual budget

  • Organize and execute various marketing/educational webinar events for national customer audience using Go-To-Webinar platform

  • Research prospective tradeshows and conferences to determine event participation and best marketing strategies for greatest ROI

GENERAL MANAGER, MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB, KNOXVILLE

February 2017 - February 2019

• Manage high-end boating country club from its inception, overseeing all daily operations and $700,000+ in valued assets  
• Oversee all membership sales including tours and contract negotiations becoming fastest growing franchise in company
• Lead development of all branding and marketing efforts including writing press releases, designing print publications, managing social media, website maintenance, video production, radio/TV ad production and rate negotiation, hosting/coordinating events, sponsoring charities, attending networking events, etc
• Cultivate relationships with club members, professional colleagues, community leaders, public officials, and local boat dealers/manufacturers

VETERAN SUCCESS COORDINATOR
MARYVILLE COLLEGE

November 2016 - March 2017

• Establish program by designing customized college success plans for appx 50 student veterans to help them achieve classroom and post-graduate goals as part of grant-funded campaign
• Coach student vets on a regular basis to ensure all available resources are being used and benchmarks are met
• Recruit potential veteran students to Maryville College using given and self-created resources

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
TENNESSEE VALLEY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

October 2015 - October 2016

• Initiate grant-funded outreach program across 21 counties in East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky to develop a network of resources for homeless military veterans and veteran families across the region
• Represent organization in public arenas including outreach/fundraising events, TV/radio interviews, community meetings, and giving presentations
• Establish relationships with other organizations to conduct/lead various, ongoing outreach events
• Coordinate all aspects of annual black-tie Hope Gala fundraiser for veteran homelessness including venue selection, décor, catering, volunteer wait staff, MC, guest speaker, entertainment, and securing donated auction items

JOURNALIST
ROCKY TOP INSIDER

September 2015 - May 2017

• Write creative columns and news pieces regarding University of Tennessee football with weekly output goals
• Attend practices, games, and press conferences to gain insight and conduct interviews with players/coaches
• Guest co-host daily radio show of 5,000+ reach to discuss various sporting topics and Tennessee athletics

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VOLUNTEER WORK

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
SPECIAL OLYMPICS, VIRGINIA

February 2013 - October 2013
• Collaborate with Special Olympics volunteer council to develop program throughout Richmond, VA area
• Create and manage new area-specific website and social media to feature athletes, events, blogs, and sponsors
• Establish partnerships with other businesses to coordinate sponsorships and fundraisers including Minor League Baseball team’s “Patriot Night”

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OTHER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Sports Journalism Columnist (unpaid) with Bleacher Report and The Daily Beacon (3 yrs)

  • UT Athletic Department, Media Relations internship (Spring 2015)

  • Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, Sharepoint, OneDrive, Outlook

  • Canva graphics creator application

  • CPR/First Aid certified

  • German – conversational

  • Professional skills include: Leadership, Communication, Event Coordination, Project Management, Public Relations, Business

Development, Problem-solving, AP-style Writing, Media Relations, Team Collaboration, Networking

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