Looking for work in ATL

[DivineDiva47]

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