PAMELIA S ROST

ad37og@r.postjobfree.com 1-469-***-**** 17111 Village Ln, Dallas, TX 75248

Summary Talented individual offering a proven background and knowledge in travel for corporate events, conferences, meetings, and trade shows.

Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving

Works well and contributes to the marketing and sales efforts A creative and personable individual with excellent financial responsibility and operational oversight. Extensive knowledge in event logistics, including venue selection, space configuration, print and audiovisual production, invitations, agenda, food, and beverage Outgoing and professional to ensure satisfied, returning clients Strong ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and support staff Skills Event Planning and Execution

Program and Project management

Trip planning, reservations and ticketing

Budgeting and financial management

Stakeholder relations and client services

Business Administration and corporate

communications

Experience Executive Director 01/2009 - 01/2017

FSA Scholarship Foundation Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Executive Director - a non-profit organization promoting careers in the food retail industry

Create meetings, luncheons, and fundraising events with major food retailers, including Kroger, Tom Thumb, Brookshire's, Albertson's, and United Markets, to support the organization's fundraising goals

Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and member partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize fundraising for the scholarship program

Award more than $1.2M in scholarships to over 650 deserving individuals with an all-volunteer staff

Shared mission of the organization with colleges and universities through successful community outreach and marketing strategies to present the scholarship program and its effectiveness on the lives of the recipients

Negotiated facilities, audiovisual, and catering contracts that ensured maximum financial return to the organization

Strategize and set financial control to ensure the longevity of the organization

Grew the annual golf tournament fundraiser from $30,000 to $150,000 annually

Worked closely with Board Members and other stakeholders to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions

Plan and implement strategies to increase funding through grant writing and various approaches Vice President Of Business Development 01/2002 - 01/2011 Kasse Initiatives LLC Dallas, TX

Managed international training sessions and process improvement assessment materials and delivery schedules for defense customers worldwide

Web Site development & maintenance of site consistent with the organization's product and mission Short and long-range strategic sales and market planning through website and trade shows Develop and control all MOU and Framework Agreements to ensure profitability All back of house activities including worldwide trip planning for delivery of training program and assessments.

Prior Experience 01/1999 - 01/2002

Various Dallas, TX

Various staff roles with an all-media production company producing live stage production, film, video, and slide presentations for fortunate 500 companies (Dr Pepper, Miller Brewing, Pizza Hut, Piper Aircraft)

Design, writing, and production of printed communications JCPenney, Frito-Lay as an independent contractor

Directed a team of creative directors and artists for the production of materials for corporate incentive travel programs (Baxter Health Care, Texaco)

Project manages special productions for corporations using a combination of company internal resources supplemented with external sources

All accounting, personnel, and administrative related to ownership of a small business Education

and

Training

Business Administration And Management

Dallas Baptist University 3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211 Business Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree based on education and experience Certifications and Continuing Educations - Software Engineering Institute Intro to CMMI v1.1 Intro to CMMI-DEV v1.2

Rice University - SBA -Small Business Administration, Small Business Management Financial Management for Small Business

Some College No Degree in Business Management

Brookhaven College Dallas, TX

Activities

and Honors

Licenses - Texas Department of Insurance License - General Lines Agent Life, Accident, Health & HMO Property and Casualty

Securities License-National Association of Securities Dealers - SEC exam 2005 Series 6 -Product/Variable Contracts Rep & Series 63 - Uniform Securities Member Association of Fundraising Professional

Continuing Education

Dallas Baptist University - CFRE Fundamental of Fundraising Course Certificate Texas Christian University - Continuing Education- Grant Writing, Successful Search for Private Foundation Grants

Southern Methodist University - 2015 Food Law Forum Rice University - Presentation Skills Seminar,

References References contact information upon request Jim Westberry CEO Creative Communications Group - Direct report ten years Tim Kasse CEO Kasse Initiatives LLC - Direct report seven years Barry Green VP Sales Ben E. Keith Beverages Board Member FSA Scholarship Foundation - Direct report nine years

Interests Avid golfer, Bridge player, theater, yoga, book club

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