Experience
Thrive Consulting, LLC   2012 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2015 - 2015
Impact International  2013 - 2015
LPL Financial  February 2010 - November 2012
RoundPoint Mortgage  February 2009 - February 2010
Bank of America  November 2004 - December 2008
Bank of America  2005 - 2007
Bank of America  2004 - 2005
Lowe's Companies  April 2003 - November 2004
The Home Depot  June 2002 - March 2003

Skills
Leadership Development..., Executive Coaching, Team Effectiveness, Organizational culture..., Organizational..., Innovation Development, Leadership Development, Coaching, Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Culture, Performance Management, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Talent Management, Culture Change, Performance Consulting, Succession Planning, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Onboarding, Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership, Executive Development, Career Development, Performance Improvement, Management, Consulting, Entrepreneurship

Education
University of South Florida   1998 — 2004
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Eckerd College   1991 — 1995
B.A., Psychology & Management

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   January 2012 - Present
Sensory Acumen, Inc.   January 2011 - January 2012
Life Enhancement Services  November 2009 - December 2010
GenerationEngage   2007 - 2009
Levine Museum of the New South  2005 - 2007

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, Leadership, Program Development, Leadership Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development, Civic Engagement, Strategy, Innovation, Corporate Relations, Media Relations, Film Production, Volunteer Management, Customer Engagement, Consulting, Content Development, Panel Moderator, Education, Theology & Ethics, Community Outreach, Talent Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Building

Education
Clemson University   2013 — 2015
Master of Human Resource Development

Hood Theological Seminary
Master of Theological Studies

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Men in Balance   August 2007 - Present
Men in Balance   2007 - 2010
WTVI  1976 - 2005
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1973 - 1981

Skills
Broadcast

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1964 — 1968
BA, English

Experience
Sealed Air Corporation  April 2015 - Present
Chiquita  June 2013 - March 2015
SABIC  June 2010 - June 2013
Zenmonics Inc.  2009 - June 2010
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   December 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Treasury, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Accounts Payable &..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Management, PowerPoint, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Inventory Management

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Mecklenburg County  March 2009 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   July 2007 - January 2009
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   April 2006 - July 2007
Civix   January 2003 - March 2006
Mecklenburg County  March 2000 - December 2002
First Union  1997 - 2000

Skills
Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Social Media, Nonprofits, Politics, Policy, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Legislation, Political Polling, Community Development, Program Management, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Research, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Legislative Relations, Government, Speech Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Davidson College   1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science

Experience
Windstream Communications  February 2014 - Present
Windstream Communications  July 2012 - February 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2009 - July 2012
The Bainbridge Crew  July 2008 - March 2009
Nancy Glass Productions  June 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Television, Budget, Social Media, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Advertising, Event Management, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Broadcast, Media Buying, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Video Production, Research, Enterprise Technology..., High-Impact Sales..., Building New Business, Strategic Prospecting, Key Account...

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
BA, Journalism and Communications

Northwest Guilford High School   1999 — 2002

Experience
BlackRock  April 2003 - Present
Bank of America  2001 - 2003
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2001

Skills
Spreadsheets, Outlook, Administrative..., Filing, Access, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Interpersonal..., Time Management, Employee Benefits, PowerPoint, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Word

Education
Appalachian State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Experience
Carowinds  March 2015 - Present
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company  March 2015 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2015 - Present
World Choice Investments LLC, dba:Dixie Stampede LLC, Pirates Voyage, Great Choice Investments LLC   September 2014 - March 2015
Gilmore Entertainment Group / The Carolina Opry   January 2012 - September 2014
OnQue Group, Inc.   August 2010 - December 2013
NarroWay Productions, Inc.   January 2007 - August 2010
Taylor Landscape Services, LLC   January 2001 - January 2010
NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center  June 2006 - December 2006
SD&A Teleservices, Inc.   June 2006 - October 2006

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media..., Network Marketing, Business Development, Hospitality, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Public Speaking, Team Building, Email Marketing, Promotions, Customer Service, Music, New Business Development, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Leadership, Account Management, Tourism, Sponsorship, Community Outreach, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Facebook, Sales Management, Sales, Non-profits, Theatre, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Entertainment, Management, Tourism Management, Group Tour Sales, Nonprofits, Corporate Events, Selling, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sports Marketing, Time Management, Small Business, Festivals

Education
Central Piedmont Community College   2003 — 2006
Theater, Music

Central Piedmont Community College   2002 — 2006
Music, Musical Theatre

Experience
Bronson Healthcare  October 2014 - Present
Target  March 2010 - October 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   July 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Multi Tasking, Customer Oriented, Customer Service, Dependable Team Player, Cpr Certified, Team-oriented, Organization, Quality Patient Care, Highly detail oriented, Medication..., BLS, Fast-paced

Education
Spring Arbor University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nursing

Kellogg Community College   2010 — 2014
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Saginaw Valley State University   2009 — 2010

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   December 2014 - Present
Cushman & Wakefield Thalhimer  November 2012 - December 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 2012 - October 2012
BLUERIDGE Analytics  February 2011 - February 2012
Concentric Marketing  March 2010 - December 2010
Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce  January 2007 - September 2009
AP Limousine   September 2003 - September 2007
Alpata (UF student journal)   October 2006 - May 2007
Limited Brands  October 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Website Management, Email Marketing, Branding & Identity, AP style writing, Editing, Database Administration, Shareholder..., Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Intern Management, Non-Profit Organizations, Marketing Agency, Social Media Marketing, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Sales, Event Planning, Leadership, Webmaster Services, Management, Newsletters, Strategic Partnerships, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Advertising, AP Style, Media Relations, Event Management

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   2008 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Entrepreneurship

University of Florida   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Seabreeze High School   1998 — 2002
Honors

Ormond Beach Middle School   1995 — 1998

Tomoka Elementary   1989 — 1995

Experience
Sensibly Chic Designs for Life   February 1992 - Present
Ask the Design Diva Radio Show   February 2012 - Present
Charlotte Business Guild   February 2014 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2014 - Present

Skills
Budgets, Lifestyle, Interior Design, Space-planning, Program Management, Small Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales, Event Planning, Social Media, Space planning, Social Networking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Blogging, Advertising, Team Building, Event Management, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Fashion, Time Management, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Coaching, Start-ups, Facebook, Fundraising, Brand Development, Lead Generation, Direct Marketing, Sales Management, Residential Homes, SEO, Retail

Education
Montclair State University

Experience
Luquire George Andrews  April 1994 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 1992 - April 1994

Skills
Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Broadcast, Interactive Advertising, Illustrator, Packaging, Brand Development, Logo Design, Art, Email Marketing, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Direct Mail, Typography, Branding & Identity, Outdoor Advertising, Brochures, Brand Architecture, Concept Development, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1988 — 1992
BCA, Art

Mt. Pleasant High School   1984 — 1988

Experience
Rotary Club of Charlotte 9/11 Scholarship Foundation Golf Event   2012 - Present
Wells Fargo Championship   2003 - Present
Kinterra Businss   January 2002 - Present
Charlotte Score   2015 - 2015
Charlotte Score   2012 - 2014
Myers Park Presbyterian Church  August 2002 - June 2012
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2012
W H Gill & Associates, Inc   September 1971 - December 2011
Birthday Blessing   2010 - 2010
Myers Park Presbyterian Church  2008 - 2010

Skills
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing, Budgets, Insurance, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, Customer Service, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Strategy, Nonprofits, Selling, Sales, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Executive Coaching, Change Management, Organizational..., Fundraising, Strategic Business, Growth Management, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Consulting, Executive Management, Sales Triaining, Small Business..., Consultative Selling, Commercial Insurance

Education
Lehigh University   1964 — 1968
BS, Management and Finance

Swarthmore High   1960 — 1964

Experience
Array Market Research, LLC   March 2010 - Present
Howell Peter and Congdon Advisors, LLC   May 2006 - March 2010
SPM Columbia, Inc.   1996 - 2006
Planning Services Group, Inc.   1989 - 1996
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1987 - 1989

Skills
Relationship Management, Project Coordination, Owners Representative, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Location Intelligence, Property Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Project Planning

Education
Clemson University   1985 — 1987
MCRP, Real Estate

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Humanities and Social Sciences

Experience
Ryan Homes  January 2014 - June 2015
Builder Advisory Group   1998 - January 2014
Piedmont Natural Gas  June 1987 - January 2014
Sales & Marketing Council of Homebuilders Association of Charlotte   May 2006 - December 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2013

Skills
Solution Selling, Real Estate, Residential Homes, New Home Sales, Single Family Homes, Investment Properties, Sellers, Land Acquisition, Property Management, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers, Selling, Investors, Marketing, Management, Fundraising, Construction, Green Building, Budgets, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Volunteer Management, Construction Management, Advertising, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning

Education
Pfeiffer University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business/Criminal Justice, 3.8

Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina   1983 — 1987
B.S., Business Administration, Dean's List

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina   1985 — 1986
Business Administration and Management, General

Sun Valley High School, Monroe, North Carolina   1979 — 1983
College Prep.

Experience
SENIOROI   December 2011 - Present
Surge Marketing and Training   June 2009 - July 2014
PRstore of Gastonia   July 2007 - May 2009
Spectrum Marketing, Inc.   August 1998 - October 2007
Charlotte Mecklenburg Education Foundation   1994 - 1997
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1994 - 1994

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Research, Press Releases, Direct Mail, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Planning, New Business Development, Small Business, Sales, Customer Service, Training, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Business Development, Fundraising, Competitive Analysis, Newsletters, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Direct Sales, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1997 — 1999
M.S., School of Nursing, Health Education and Wellness

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1989 — 1993
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations

Ashbrook HS   1986 — 1989

Experience
Belk  March 2015 - Present
Mecklenburg County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board   2014 - Present
Prudential Financial  May 2014 - April 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 2013 - 2015

Skills
Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Small Business, Team Building, Management, Social Media

Education
Hofstra University   2005 — 2007
Masters, Elementary Education

City University of New York-Baruch College   1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Business Administration; Marketing

Central Piedmont Community College   2013 — 2013
APICS-CPIM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   August 2014 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   August 2011 - July 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2011 - August 2011
Quality Family Services   March 2009 - March 2011
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Social Media, Case Managment, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Research, Non-profits, Event Planning, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, CRM, Databases

Education
UNC Chapel Hill   2003 — 2007
BA, Psychology

Experience
City of Savannah  February 2015 - Present
Aflac  July 2013 - February 2014
Invest Atlanta  January 2013 - May 2013
Town of New Milford  January 2012 - June 2012
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce  August 2010 - December 2010
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2010 - August 2010
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ARCHWAY PARTNERSHIP   October 2009 - May 2010
Craig J Lubitski Consulting LLC   August 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Grant Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Budgets, Customer Service, Marketing, Economic Development, Community Development

Education
The University of Georgia   2009 — 2011
Master, Public Administration; Local Government Administration; Public Administration

Hampton University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Finance

Windsor High School

Experience
Time Warner Cable  April 2014 - Present
Time Warner Cable  May 2010 - Present
GoodWorks Media Group   February 2008 - Present
Compass Group, North America  April 2005 - March 2008
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2006 - 2008
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools  August 1995 - March 2005

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Coaching, Recruiting, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Organizational..., Non-profits, Project Management, Nonprofits, Community Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Team Building, Leadership, Staff Development, Training, Management, Budgets, Employee Relations, Internal Communications, Interviews, Social Networking, Strategy, Social Media, Event Management, Marketing, Editing, Fundraising

Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1993 — 1995
M. Ed., Counselor Education

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1988 — 1993
B.S., Business Administration

Experience
Beyond Strengths   November 2009 - Present
Charlotte Christian Chamber   2009 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2003 - Present
National Alliance of Christian Chambers   2011 - 2013
Charlotte International Cabinet  2008 - 2012
University of Phoenix  2007 - 2009
The Marcus Buckingham Company  2006 - 2007
BellSouth Business  1998 - 2006

Skills
Organizational..., Human Capital Management, Change Management, Talent Management, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Coaching, Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Personal Development, Budgets, Interviews, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Account Management, Culture Change, Employee Benefits, Negotiation, Business Development, Public Relations, Career Development, Team Building, Sales, Management, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Staff Development, Recruiting, Employee Training, Business Planning, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, Organizational Design, Public Speaking, Employee Relations, Time Management, Organizational..., Forecasting, Team Leadership, Instructional Design, Consulting, Business Strategy, Workshop Facilitation

Education
University of Phoenix   2007 — 2009
BSB/OI

University of Central Florida

Experience
Union County Partnership for Progress   June 2004 - February 2012
Cabarrus Economic Development   June 1994 - July 2004
First Charlotte Bank   1989 - 1991
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1976 - 1989
Central Piedmont Community Colldge   1974 - 1976
First Citizens Bank  1969 - 1976

Education
Appalachian State University   1968 — 1970

Experience
NYU Stern School of Business  August 2014 - Present
DIRECTV Latin America  June 2015 - August 2015
Reelio  February 2015 - May 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 2011 - May 2014
Sanford C. Bernstein  April 2010 - September 2011
METRO Landmarks   December 2006 - April 2010
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce   January 2006 - May 2006
Bloomberg for Mayor  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Social Media, Spanish-speaking, Event Planning, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy; Global Business

North Carolina State University
B.A, Political Science

North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
Networking4Biz   November 2007 - March 2008
RealEstate.com  October 2005 - May 2007
SOI  February 2004 - November 2004
SOI  August 2003 - February 2004
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   February 2003 - June 2003

Education
Queens University of Charlotte   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Communication

Experience
American Cancer Society  September 2014 - Present
The IT Factor Media Group, LLC   January 2008 - Present
The IT Factor Media Group   2002 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   October 2011 - September 2014
The 909 Group   January 2010 - August 2010
Revolution Racing NASCAR Drive For Diversity   2010 - August 2010
Alston & Bird LLP  July 2005 - April 2009
Publicist/ Public & Community Relations   January 2001 - January 2008
2006 - 2009  June 2005 - June 2007
GEM AM I SPECIAL EVENTS, INC   January 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Sponsorship, Facebook, Entertainment, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Communication, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Community Service, Strategic Negotiations, Event Management, Special Event, Political Science, Marketing, Highly detail oriented, Chambers of Commerce, Newsletters, Event Planning, Social Networking, Gallup Strengths, Content Development, Integrated Marketing, Television, Nonprofits, Strategy, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Community Development, Media Relations, Press Releases, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, Publicity, Corporate Communications, YouTube, Yelp, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, Google+, Pinterest, Hootsuite, Google Alerts

Education
University of North Carolina   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Charlotte; UNCC; Public Policy

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

North Carolina Central University School of Law
Juris Doctorate

Experience
National Notary Association  June 2013 - Present
Quality Personnel  2013 - Present
Isagenix  December 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo  July 2013 - July 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2012 - 2013
the Midas Collaborative   January 2009 - October 2011
Mill Cities Community Investment   January 2008 - October 2011
Lawrence CommunityWorks  January 2001 - October 2011
First Essex Bank  May 1995 - July 2000

Skills
Community Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Supervisory Skills, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Leadership, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Grants, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Organizing

Education
Central Piedmont Community College   2012 — 2012
Property Management

Central Piedmont Community College   2012 — 2012
Notary Public

Cambridge College   2010 — 2012
Bachelor, Management Studies

Experience
Baton Rouge Area Chamber  November 2013 - June 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   November 2006 - January 2013
Buffalo Niagara Partnership  2005 - 2006
Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation  2000 - 2001

Skills
Grant Writing, Economic Development, Research, Non-profits, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Marketing, Program Development, Policy, Event Planning, Public Relations, Economics, GIS, Grants, Analysis, Nonprofits

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2009 — 2015
PhD, Geography and Urban Regional Analysis

State University of New York at Buffalo   2002 — 2004
MUP, Urban Planning

Canisius College   1997 — 2001
BA, Political Science and Urban Studies

North Tonawanda High School

North Tonawanda High School

Experience
Hunton & Williams LLP  June 2001 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2001 - 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2001 - 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2001 - 2013
Robinson, Bradshaw and Hinson, PA   August 1990 - June 2001
Ferguson, Stein, et. al.   August 1983 - July 1990

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Courts, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Arbitration

Education
UNC Chapel Hill Law School   1979 — 1982
Juris Doctor, Law

Duke University   1975 — 1979
A.B, PUblic Policy Studies; Economics

Experience
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  August 2015 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  May 2014 - August 2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  December 2012 - May 2014
North Carolina Children's Hospital - UNC Department of Pediatrics   August 2011 - December 2012
American Automobile Association (AAA)   July 2004 - July 2006
AdvantageWest   August 2003 - July 2004
Hospital America   August 2000 - May 2003
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   August 1999 - August 2000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  November 1997 - August 1999
Dr. Lucia Cies, Family Practice   April 1995 - April 1997

Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Clinical Development, CRO, Data Management, Protocol, Pharmaceutical Industry, GCP, Nonprofits, ICH-GCP, Microsoft Office

Education
The University of New Mexico
BA, Geography

UC Berkeley
Certificate, Clinical Research & Conduct Management

Experience
MUSC College of Nursing   August 2006 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 1996 - July 2006

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Email Marketing

Education
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science

Experience
Second Eden Studio   February 2010 - Present
Charlotte Examiner.com   February 2010 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2010 - 2010
SustainCharlotte   2010 - 2010
Stanbrdige Sustainable Solutions   December 2008 - December 2009
Tetlow King Ltd, Architecture & Masterplanning   March 2007 - December 2009
Pope Priestley Architects   January 2006 - March 2007
Alistair Binnie Architecture & Environment   2003 - 2004

Skills
Sustainability, Architecture, Sustainable Design, Public Speaking, Green Building, Environmental Awareness, SketchUp, Leadership, Urban Design, Drawing, Submittals, Space planning, Comprehensive Planning, Renovation, Sustainable Architecture, Design Research, Revit, Architectural Design, LEED AP, Rendering, LEED, Architectural Drawings, Architectures, Published Author

Education
Oxford Brookes University   2003 — 2004
Master's Diploma, Sustainable & Energy Efficient Building

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1998 — 2003
BS, Architecture; Art, Minor

Experience
Powerful Edge Coaching, LLC   January 2008 - Present
Lee Hecht Harrison  July 2004 - September 2007
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1996 - 1998

Skills
Coaching, Career Management, Career Development..., Career Counseling, Business Coaching, Communications Coaching, DiSC Assessments, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Management Development, Hogan Behavioral..., Five Behaviors of..., Personal Development, Small Business, Business Development, Talent Management, Team Building

Education
NC State Business Coaching Institute
Certified Business Coach, Certified Business Coach

Newfield Network Coaching Institute
Certified Professional and Personal Development Coach, Professional Development Coach

Tusculum College
B.S., Organization Management

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2015 - August 2015
Red Ventures  May 2014 - January 2015
College Democrats of America  September 2013 - August 2014
Podesta Group  January 2014 - May 2014
Bulldog Finance Group  October 2013 - May 2014
College Democrats of North Carolina  January 2013 - March 2014
Office of US Senator Kay R. Hagan  June 2013 - August 2013
UNC Charlotte College Democrats   May 2012 - August 2013
College Democrats of North Carolina  May 2012 - December 2012
Organizing for America - North Carolina  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Research, Public Relations, Grant Writing, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Leadership Development, Volunteer Recruiting

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2011 — 2015
BA, Political Science & International Relations, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
CB&I  August 2015 - Present
MilestonePartners, LLC   September 2013 - August 2015
Sharon Lakes Animal Hospital   2008 - 2013
Etcetera (Casuals Etcetera, Inc)   January 2006 - November 2011
Ballantyne Magazine   2003 - 2008
Freelance Business and Marketing Writer   1999 - 2005
Allen Tate Realtors  1996 - 1999
Builder Services Inc. (Subsidiary of Allen Tate Co.)   1994 - 1996
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1992 - 1994
FleishmanHillard  July 1989 - March 1992

Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Management, Press Releases, Editing, Customer Service, Newsletters, Sales, Social Networking, Public Relations, Small Business, Research, Accounts Receivable, Event Planning, Time Management, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Collaborative Problem..., Proofreading, Communication Skills, Customer Oriented, Long-term Customer..., Customer Relations, Copy Editing, Teamwork, Deadline Oriented

Education
Davidson College   1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Bethesda MD
High School

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 2015 - Present
NASCAR  September 2012 - Present
NASCAR  September 2011 - September 2012
USTA  August 2011 - September 2011
Sirius Satellite Radio  June 2010 - August 2010
St. Bonaventure University  October 2009 - March 2010
Sirius Satellite Radio  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Broadcast, Video Production, Social Media, Television, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Leadership, Team Leadership, Sales, Product Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Office, Relationship Building, Social Networking, Media Relations, Client Relations Skills, Customer Relations, Music Licensing, Strategic Planning, Networking, Mac OS X, Sports Marketing, Audio Engineering, Producing, OS X, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Content Development

Education
Saint Bonaventure University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; Mass Communication

Experience
Parker Hannifin  March 2015 - Present
Digital Wish Project   December 2013 - January 2015
Charles Aris, Inc.   January 2005 - September 2014
Charles Aris, Inc.   January 2005 - September 2011
City of Martinsville  1998 - 2004
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1987 - 1993

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Executive Search, Temporary Staffing, Human Resources, Account Management, Talent Management, Contract Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Hiring, Interviews, Business Development, Consulting, Internet Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Onboarding, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Training

Education
Davis High School

Oklahoma State University

East Central University

Experience
Atria Senior Living  October 2015 - Present
The Arbor Company  May 2014 - September 2015
Palm Tree Publishing/ Island Magazine   2013 - 2013
The Post and Courier  2010 - 2012
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2007 - 2009
Hearst Magazines (Country Living & Good Housekeeping)   2001 - 2006
Conde Nast (Bon Appetit)   2000 - 2001
Weider Publications (Fit Pregnancy)   1996 - 1999

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, SEM, Advertising Sales, Magazines, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Advertising, Sales, Online Marketing, Online Branding, Marketing Strategy, Consultative Sales..., Helping Clients Succeed, Customer-focused Selling, Mobile Advertising

Education
The University of Georgia
B.A., Advertising Major, English Minor

Experience
Affinia WIX Filtration   September 2012 - Present
Riverview Raw Bar and Chill   June 2013 - Present
Affinia Wix Filtration   August 2010 - September 2012
Jr. League of Gaston County   June 2011 - June 2012
Rodi Med-American Grill   January 2006 - May 2010
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   January 2007 - April 2008
Spectrum Lighting Group   March 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Research, Restaurant Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Baan, Parliamentary Procedure, Email Marketing, Leadership Development, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Team Building, Sales Management

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2005 — 2007
BS, Geography & Urban Studies

King's College   2001 — 2002
AAS, Travel and Tourism Management

Saint Mary's School   1997 — 1998
HS Diploma

Ashbrook   1995 — 1997

Experience
Webgility, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Kliink   July 2012 - Present
General Assembly  May 2015 - August 2015
Glocal Partners   October 2014 - February 2015
Premier, Inc  May 2014 - August 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Product Management, Business Development, Agile Methodologies, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Rapid Prototyping, User Experience, Strategy, Fundraising, Design Thinking, Social Media, SQL, Lean Startup, Social Media Marketing, Wire Framing, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, Market Research, NGOs, KPI Implementation, User Interface Design, Microsoft Office, Economics, Event Planning, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Social Networking

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2011 — 2015
Economics, Minor in Entreprenuership

General Assembly   2015 — 2015
Product Management Immersive

Experience
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority  October 2014 - Present
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   April 2013 - December 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 2011 - April 2013
NASCAR  August 2007 - February 2008
United Airlines  January 1991 - July 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Team Building, Public Relations, Event Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Leadership Development, Social Media

Education
Central Piedmont Community College   2011 — 2011
Certification, Fundamentals of Event Planning

North Carolina Central University   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/ Media-Journalism

Experience
Norfolk Southern Corporation  September 2015 - Present
Norfolk Southern Corp  May 2015 - Present
Norfolk Southern Corporation  January 2015 - May 2015
Norfolk Southern Corporation  January 2014 - January 2015
Norfolk Southern Corporation  August 2013 - November 2013
bebe stores  June 2011 - August 2013
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   January 2013 - May 2013
5-hour ENERGY  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Fundraising, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, CRM, Social Media, Data Analysis, Market Research, International Business, Global Strategy..., Marketing Strategy, Project Management, PowerPoint, Networking, Excel, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Time Management, Management, Customer Service

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business and Marketing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2009 — 2013
B.S.B.A, International Business and Marketing

Experience
Classroom Central  May 2015 - Present
Shiel Sexton  August 2014 - February 2015
Adams Outdoor Advertising  October 2011 - July 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   April 2011 - September 2011
Charlotte Writers' Club   June 2010 - August 2011
Landtronics, Security, Inc.   October 1991 - December 2008
Polymer Group, Inc  August 1999 - September 2002
Carotek, Inc  April 1997 - July 1999
Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, PA   1995 - 1997
Wolf Camera  1990 - 1995

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Event Management, Strategy, CRM, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Community Development, Team Building, New Business Development, Social Media, Project Management, Business Development, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Notary Public, Creative / Artistic, Special Events, Customer Relations, Education, Board Relations, Networking, Governmental Affairs, International Relations, Community Relations, NC Brokers Real Estate..., PR/Branding, Non-profits, Event Marketing, Relations, Development, Public Information..., Government..., Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Training, Corporate Affairs, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach

Education
Queens University of Charlotte   1991 — 1997
B.A

South Mecklenburg High School   1987 — 1990
High School

Notary Public

Experience
ARAMARK Healthcare  June 2014 - June 2015
The Wright Law Firm  May 2013 - May 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   February 2012 - February 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Press Releases, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Journalism, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Event Management, Vendor Service Contracts, Research

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2007 — 2010
B.A, Philosophy

Central Piedmont Community College   2004 — 2007
A.A, Speech Communication, Education

Experience
American Airlines  February 2013 - Present
Southeastern Regional Medical Center  June 2011 - August 2011
Belk Residence Hall   August 2009 - August 2010
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Interpersonal Abilities, Cashiering, Cash Register, Data Entry, Time Management, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, judgment skills, Written & Verbal..., Problem Solving, High Pressure Situations, Adaptability

Education
Strayer University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Health Services Administration

University of North Carolina at Pembroke   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications: Public Relations

Experience
MidWestOne Bank  August 2008 - Present
Self-Help Credit Union  June 2006 - July 2008
BB&T  July 2002 - June 2006
BENJAMIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC   January 2001 - January 2002
Accenture  January 2001 - October 2001
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2000 - December 2000
SBTDC  February 2000 - December 2000
Travelers  January 1997 - January 1999
Travelers  January 1994 - January 1997
Moody's Investors Service  January 1992 - January 1994

Skills
Microsoft Office, Commercial Lending, Commercial Insu, Credit Analysis, Community Development, Non-profits, Agricultural Lending, Small Business Lending, Management Consulting, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Credit, Finance, Underwriting, Loans, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Commercial Banking, Due Diligence, Management

Education
UNCC   1997 — 2000
MBA, Business Management

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU   1988 — 1992
B.S., Business Management

Central High   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, College Preparatory

Experience
Pelican Technology Partners  July 2011 - Present
Tarbet Technology Group Inc.   September 2010 - April 2011
CareerStaff Unlimited - A Genesis HealthCare Company  October 2005 - December 2009
Rock Creek Radiology   March 2004 - August 2005
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Information Technology, Applicant Tracking..., Staffing Services, Contract Recruitment, Screening, Interviews, Sourcing, Sales, Benefits Negotiation, Staff Augmentation, Internet Recruiting, Hiring, Leadership, Management, Networking, Temporary Placement, Consulting, Resume Writing, Vendor Management, Onboarding, Human Resources, Screening Resumes, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training, College Recruiting, Social Networking, Executive Search, Employee Benefits, Permanent Placement, IT Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Cold Calling, Performance Management, Business Development, Organizational..., Temporary Staffing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Career Development, Time Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Resource Management, HRIS

Education
Central Piedmont Community College   2009 — 2010
Database Design and Administration

Missouri State University   1994 — 1996
Business Management

Experience
CCP Web Design Studio   2000 - Present
Promotion Partners Fairfax   July 1996 - July 2000
US Drug Enforcement Administration  1992 - 1993
600 Festival Association   1990 - 1992
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1988 - 1990
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  1986 - 1988
Paragon Real Estate Group  1985 - 1986

Skills
SEO, Wordpress, Web Design, Web Marketing, Link Building, Mobile Applications, Facebook, JavaScript, Flash, XML, Software Development, PPC, SEM, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Marketing, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Adwords, Web Analytics, Conversion Optimization, E-commerce, Online Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1980 — 1984
B.A., Biology / Chemistry

Experience
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  June 2014 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  July 2010 - June 2014
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  October 2006 - July 2010
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  October 2004 - September 2006
The Schwan Food Company  January 2004 - October 2004
At Large  June 2002 - December 2003
UNCC  January 2000 - May 2002
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2000 - August 2000
Dells Army Ducks   March 1995 - October 1999

Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Market Research, Statistics, Business Development, Making the Complex..., Quantitative Analysis..., Advanced Analyst Tools, Brand Insight, Consumer Insight, Product Insight, Location Analysis, Marketing Campaign..., Advanced Technical..., Big Data, Data Mining, Database Design and..., Data Analysis, Web Analytics, GIS, Analysis, Marketing, Business Insights, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Analytics, Access, Forecasting, Retail, Business Intelligence, Automotive, Databases, Sales Operations, CRM, Business Strategy, Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Process Improvement, Segmentation, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Management

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   2008 — 2010
MBA, Business

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2000 — 2002
MA, Location Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   1995 — 1999
BBA, Marketing, Economic Geography

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 2007 - Present

Skills
Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Management, Marketing, Team Building, Business Development, Community Development, Program Management, Marketing Strategy

Education
UNC Charlotte   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2002 — 2006
Communications, PR

Experience
Office of the Governor, North Carolina   December 2010 - Present
US Census Burueau   December 2008 - September 2010
US Census Bureau  December 2008 - September 2010
American Red Cross  October 2005 - May 2008
Barber-Scotia College  2003 - 2005
Erskine Bowles for US Senate   2001 - 2002
United Way of Central Carolinas  2001 - 2001
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1994 - 2000
Winthrop University  1985 - 1993

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1971 — 1975

Experience
Novant Health  July 2014 - Present
Titan  August 2013 - Present
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority  November 2007 - Present
Leadership Charlotte XXXIII   2011 - 2012
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2007
Creative Loafing  1997 - 1999
The Charlotte Observer  June 1992 - April 1997

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Sales, Media Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Management, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Press Releases, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Advertising

Education
Appalachian State University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications

ASC CLT Class 5

Leadership Charlotte

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2015 - Present
Charlotte Magazine  May 2013 - Present
Our State Magazine  November 2013 - Present
City of Hamlet, NC   January 2015 - May 2015
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute  August 2013 - January 2015
Justice Initiatives, Inc.   May 2013 - September 2014
Davidsonnews.net, Corneliusnews.net   January 2013 - August 2013
UNC Charlotte  August 2011 - August 2013
Charlotte Museum of History  August 2009 - August 2011
The Herald  December 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Strategic Planning, Editing, Journalism, Newspapers, Publications, AP Style, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Web Content, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Content Management, Blogging, Online Journalism, GIS systems, Stata, SPSS, Grant Coordination, Higher Education..., History, Report Writing, Storytelling, Magazines, Nonprofits, Feature Articles

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy Analysis

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
MPA

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.A., History

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A., History

Experience
American Red Cross Western North Carolina Region   April 2015 - Present
Charlotte Area Ultimate Association   2004 - Present
YMCA of Greater Charlotte  July 2012 - April 2015
YMCA of Greater Charlotte  August 2011 - July 2012
United Way of Central Carolinas  2006 - 2011
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2006 - 2007
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2005 - 2006
United Way of Central Carolinas  July 2004 - November 2004
Catawba College  August 2001 - May 2004

Skills
Nonprofit Leadership, Board Development, Strategic Partnerships, Change Management, Community Relations, Annual Giving, Campaign Management, Campaign Development, Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Volunteer Management, Customer Relations, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Non-profits, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Training, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Media Relations, Sales, Project Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Campaigns, Management, Advertising

Education
Catawba College   2001 — 2004
BA, Communications Arts, Minor in Speech, Concentration in Marketing and Sociology

Miami Sunset Senior High   1996 — 2000

Experience
Truenorthlogic  December 2010 - Present
Red Ventures  April 2007 - November 2010
Red Ventures  August 2006 - March 2007
Red Ventures  May 2005 - July 2006
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2005 - 2005
Amercian Red Cross Greater Carolinas   2004 - 2004

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Marketing Management, Salesforce.com, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, SQL, Partner Management, Building Brand Awareness, Sales Scripts, Product Training, Social Media Marketing, Organic Search, Video Marketing, Collateral Materials..., Development of Sales..., Generating Revenue, Direct Mail Campaigns, Competitive Analysis

Education
Queens University of Charlotte   2001 — 2005
B.A., Business Marketing

Experience
AAA NCNU  March 2012 - Present
AAA Oregon/Idaho  June 2006 - June 2011
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   June 1996 - October 2004

Skills
Training, Training Delivery, Performance Management, Coaching, Instructor-led Training, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Organizational..., Instructional Design, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Blended Learning, Employee Training, Captivate

Education
University of California, Los Angeles

Experience
Charlotte Corporation   July 2015 - Present
Duke Energy, Charlotte, North Carolina   2015 - 2015
Duke Energy  2015 - 2015
Duke Energy  2015 - 2015
Duke Energy, Charlotte, North Carolina   2015 - 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   2007 - 2015
Human Resources Management International   January 2007 - November 2014
Solstice Capital Mortgage, later purchased by HSBC Bank   January 1998 - December 2006
Immer Computer Research   September 1986 - December 2001

Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Interviewing, Employee Training, Full Life Cycle..., Project Management, Social Media Strategist, Healthcare Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Employee, Workers Compensation, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Corporate Communications, Change Management, Exit Interviews, Talent Acquisition, PeopleSoft, Training, Personnel Management, Management, Team Building, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Organizational..., Interviews, Policy, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Job Descriptions, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Taleo, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Coaching, HRIS, Social Media, Sales

Education
Tufts University
Master of Arts in conjunction with The Museum of Fine Arts School, Boston, Massachusetts, Secondary Education and Teaching

Tufts University in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts School, Boston, MA
Master of Arts Degree in Education,, Fine arts, English literature and creative writing

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Non degree advanced program in Human Resources Management, Human Resources, Non Degree Program

Tufts University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature, Creative Writing and Fine Arts Education, 3.8 out of 4.0

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English literature and creative writing, 3.8 out of 4.0

St. Mary's Junior College
Associate of Arts Degree, English literature, Creative Writing, 3.8 out of 4.0

Experience
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont  October 2008 - Present
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment  July 2003 - October 2008
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute  February 2001 - June 2003
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   July 1997 - September 2000
Queens University of Charlotte  August 1995 - July 1997
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Urban Institute   August 1987 - July 1995

Skills
Strategic Leadership, Fundraising, Sports Marketing, Non-profits, Public Relations, Consulting, Community Outreach, Government, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Nonprofits, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Grants, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Program Management, Newsletters, Leadership Development, Leadership, Advertising, Management, Press Releases, Event Management, Marketing

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1985 — 1987
Masters, Public Administration

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1981 — 1985
Communications

Experience
Grey Matter Concepts   April 2015 - Present
Gem Dandy   May 2010 - April 2015
NorthHighland Consulting   October 2009 - January 2010
Life touch  2009 - 2010
Life touch  2009 - 2010
Dillards  October 2008 - October 2009
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2000 - October 2008
Belk Stores Services  2000 - 2008
Belk Stores Services  October 1986 - September 1996

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Public Relations, Fashion, Sales, Social Media, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Private Label, E-commerce, Leadership, Inventory Management, Team Building, Brand Development, Advertising, Management, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Negotiation, Event Planning, Product Development, Real Estate, Teamwork, Store Management, Account Management, Budgets, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Sourcing, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Brand Management

Education
East Carolina University   1977 — 1980
Business adminstration/ Accounting

East Carolina University
Accounting

Experience
Living Life  September 2006 - Present
drkoop.com  January 1998 - June 2000
Mecklenburg County  1975 - 1998
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1987 - 1997

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Outlook, Team Building, Customer Service, Research, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Teaching, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Community Outreach, New Business Development, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Program Development, Editing, Event Planning, Coaching, Nonprofits, Program Management, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Event Management, Organizational..., Social Networking, Policy, Staff Development, Mental Health, Community Development, Social Services, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Bradley University   1966 — 1970
Elementary Education and Teaching

Montgomery Blair High School   1963 — 1966
college track

Experience
Real Data   December 2007 - May 2010
City of Charlotte Real Estate Division   May 2007 - August 2007
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   January 2005 - May 2006
University of North Carolina at Charlotte  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Research, Editing

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Geography

New York University   1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts, Humanities

Experience
CNL Commercial Real Estate  September 2015 - Present
Cushman & Wakefield Thalhimer  February 2015 - September 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   March 2014 - February 2015
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   September 2012 - March 2014
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   October 2011 - September 2012
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   May 2011 - October 2011
Hobart and William Smith Colleges  September 2008 - May 2011
Charlotte Regional Partnership  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Proofreading, Telephone Skills, Editing, Social Media, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, SAS, InDesign, Associated Press style, Phone Skills, Illustrator, Photoshop, Asana

Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2007 — 2011
BA, International Relations, Economics

Institute for American Universitites   2010 — 2010

Experience
Alexander Youth Network  June 2015 - Present
YMCA of Greater Charlotte  December 2012 - May 2015
Girls on the Run International  July 2009 - December 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  August 2005 - July 2009
Wake Forest University  May 2007 - May 2008
North Carolina Credit Union League  March 2004 - August 2005
Foundation for Rural Service   March 2003 - March 2004
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   August 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Program Development, Social Media, Research, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Editing, Budgets, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Stewardship, Strategy

Education
Bowdoin College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science

Experience
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce   1997 - 2010

Skills
Team Building, Social Networking, Digital Printing, Community Development, Advertising, Fundraising

Education
Sandhills Community College   1975 — 1977

Pinecrest High School   1971 — 1975