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01-07-2008, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Looking for work in ATL
Hey GC family,
I am looking for a job in Atlanta in Marketing or relevant fields. Any help would be greatly aprreciated. Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks in advance!
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MBA with concentration in marketing
Successfully combines academic training with experience in high profile sports. Strong leader known for positive “can do” attitude and solid organizational skills. Adept at building/maintaining strategic alliances
Core Strengths
Key project / event management
Negotiation and proactive persuasion skills
Project / event budgeting and expense control
Public, community and media relations
Presentation / public speaking skills
Advertising, marketing, sales and promotion
Relevant Experience
Women’s Basketball Coach’s Association, Lilburn Georgia
Marketing & Sales Coordinator December 2006-May 2007- Coordinated sponsor services program including successful integration and implementation of all sponsor related events run by the WBCA
- Oversaw the development of membership drives and programs to generate additional revenue
- Developed plan to maintain current sponsors and clients while effectively leveraging the corporate client relationship
- Accomplished strategic and creative messaging and production/ execution of all ad trade advertising, collateral, material and events
- Managed the branding/ re-branding process of the overall organization
- Managed client relationships with sponsors and outside vendors
- Managed Community Relations efforts
- Assisted in the development of long-range strategic plan for the Community Relations department
- Assisted with ROI development strategies
University of Phoenix,Atlanta Georgia
Enrollment Counselor May 2005-December 2005- Advised undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements
- Enrolled students for the University's graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs
- Developed academic plans for degree or certificate completion, following standardized University guidelines and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to increase enrollment
National Basketball Association, Atlanta Hawks Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing/Game Operations Dept. September 2003-April 2005- Managed Pre-Game and Post-Game Promotions
- Coordinated onsite management of Community Relations Events
- Effectively communicated the objectives of the Hawk’s Organization
- Worked on literacy programs and community service projects at elementary schools
· Visited elementary school summer camps to provide encouragement to inner city children
· Managed marketing efforts to increase attendance of home games
NYC2012, U.S. Applicant City, 2012 Olympic Games New York, New York
Consultant July 2001-June 2002 - Executed contract negotiations for event logistics
- Served as liaison between NYC2012 and sponsors
- Managed all logistics for Executive Staff and Olympians (travel, lodging, transportation)
- Negotiated the management of onsite operations for the National Weightlifting competition
- Performed the coordination of Community Service Initiatives
- Spokesperson representing the Committee at NYC Marathon exhibition event
- Managed brand awareness efforts
United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Relations Programming Department Assistant/Intern January- April 2001 - Managed promotional development of each of USOC’s five major programs
- Served as liaison between Sponsors and Departmental communication
- Constructed content and design for Department website
- Volunteered as coordinator for USOC F.L.A.M.E. Diversity program
- Developed plans for department’s marketing endeavors
Women’s Sports Foundation Long Island, New York
Public Relations/Marketing Department Assistant May-December 2000- Constructed/Managed Department Newsletter and Media List
- Interacted with Domestic and International media outlets (Print, Broadcast)
- Managed coordination of community services initiatives
- Constructed press releases and athlete Biography’s
- Supervised media credentialing for foundation’s Annual Award Dinner and Community Service Projects
University Of Georgia Athens, Georgia
Marketing & Promotions Assistant, Women’s Basketball Program January-May 2000
· Maintained open line of communication with Department and Community
· Participated in marketing strategy planning
· Negotiated Community Out-Reach Programs
Education / Affiliations
University of Phoenix Atlanta, Georgia
Master in Business Administration/Concentration Marketing, 2007
William Paterson University Wayne, New Jersey
Bachelors of Arts Communications/Concentration Interpersonal Communications
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women ◊ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc ◊ Advisory Board, Sport and Entertainment major- AIU University ◊ National Black MBA Association
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