Management Director

Joyce Anita Thomas, CMP

**** *** **** *****, ***** Michigan

810-***-**** ? abko3p@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Meeting/Event Planner - Fundraiser - Program Director - Community Organizer

"Meeting Planner Extraordinaire" - Black Meeting & Tourism Magazine

August/September 2007

Passionate, motivated and entrepreneurial spirit top performing

professional with exceptional experience in developing and implementing

large meetings, events, and conference for corporations and non-profit

associations; Skilled manager with strong corporate relations experience

and the ability to build superior relationships with sponsors, vendors, and

volunteers; Managed budgets ranging from $50,000-$550,000; Seasoned

decision-maker with "Out of the Box" solutions to critical issues.

Core Competencies

( Non-Profit Management ( Budget Control and Implementation (

Membership /Community Relations

( Contract Negotiations ( Volunteer Recruitment & Training ( On-

Site Event Management

( Project Management ( Productions & Support Services (

Exhibits/Tradeshows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEETING/EVENT CONSULTANT

Very Special Events Flint, Michigan

1996 - Present

Accomplished professional working with national associations, local

organizations, and corporations to successfully manage all aspects of

meetings, educational events, symposia, and conferences, ensuring each

event is executed in accordance with corporate, industry and federal

guidelines.

Major Accomplishments

o Raised $12,500 sponsorship dollars to produce The Mark Ingram

II Community Celebration (2009 Heisman Trophy Winner),

o Management of National Black Law Students Annual - Conference -

(1200 attendees),

o Precision implementation of Census 2010 Genesee County Complete

Count Community Events,

o Implemented and developed Community Foundation of Greater Flint

- Community Events,

o Successful production of 4 Regional Weed & Seed "Power of

Prevention" Conferences,

o Directed the Student & Youth Travel Associations - Board

Meetings, Conferences and Events,

o Managed recruitment and training of 150 volunteers for National

Basketball Associations All Star Gala

o Planned and executed national conference of 900 attendees,

increased membership participation

by 25% and solicited over $350,000 in corporate sponsorships,

"Very Special Events is one of the top events companies in the

industry"; attention to details and overall quality coupled with

outstanding client service makes it a company that absolutely gets the

job done"

Richard Lee Snow, Executive Director/Coo Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,

Inc., Customer Advisory Board Member for Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta

& Milwaukee CVB

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR

Michigan House of Representatives Lansing, Michigan

2008 - 2009

Directed the research and tracking of state legislation; Management of all

state and community district events, including coordinating high volume of

scheduling and event requests; Provided timely response to constituent's

queries, and provided stellar office management.

Major Accomplishments

o Initiated total reorganization of the office by creating new systems,

policy and procedures resulting in maximum staff efficiency.

o Effectively managed and administered members annual office budget.

o Collaborated with Michigan Black Caucus to enhance internal

visibility, present a positive image and awareness in through

coordination of community special projects, and health fairs

o Recruited, trained and motivated volunteers working on fundraisers

and door-to-door. canvassing, resulting in increased visibility and

enhancement of member's public image.

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Joyce Anita Thomas

810-***-**** ? abko3p@r.postjobfree.com

"Joyce is an effective taskmaster with great community relations well

respected and very sensitive to the needs of the people and clients she

serves". Sherie L. Davy, Executive Director Michigan Black Caucus

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Flint North Central Weed and Seed, Inc., Flint, Michigan

2000-2003

(Federally funded program to promote neighborhood revitalization in

targeted areas)

Managed daily operations and implemented the organization's strategic

plan, including the development

and promotion of healthy lifestyle, business development and community

revitalization.

Major Accomplishments

o Authored the application that awarded organization Non-Profit

501 (c) 3 status that established

credentials to apply and secure grant funding ($175,000) for

1st Boys and Girls Club.

o Managed, and provided online registration for 4 National

Organization's Weed and Seed Regional Conferences "The Power of

Prevention" with attendance ranging 400 to 900 per event.

o Managed the recruitment and selection process of 36 community

leaders, elected officials and residents to serve on Steering

Committee and 18 Board of Directors.

o Co-managed (10 months) Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint,

providing leadership, directions for staff and volunteers who

provided a Safe Haven for youth (7-18) after school programming

o Successfully secured 3 years of sustainability funding that resulted

in being elected to National Board of Weed and Seed and elected Chair

of Executive Committee.

o Created organization's 1st volunteer handbook and employee polices

and procedure manual.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Enterprise Community Flint, Michigan

1996-2000

Managed the development of programs while leading community relations

initiatives, enhancing the

image of this federally funded program.

Major Accomplishments

o Coordinated the process of soliciting board members of diverse

backgrounds from banking industry, community leaders and business

owners, conducted orientation for new board members and hired, and

trained staff.

o Initiated excellent corporate image by directing a wide range of

community relations initiatives

benchmarking benefits of programs to business owners

and resident within designated area,

resulted in significantly increased new start-up

business loan applications by 15%.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

o Bachelors Degree - Business Management - Northwood University -

Midland, MI. - Aug. 2011

o Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Convention Industry Council -

Alexandria, VA.

o Nonprofit Management, Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute -

Washington, DC.

o Associate Degree - Fashion Merchandising- Fashion Institute of Design

- Los Angeles, CA.

o Business Administration Curriculum, Akron University - Akron, OH.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

o Valley Area Agency on Aging - Board Member

o Cambridge Who's Who

o Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce

o Genesee Regional Chamber Small Business Council

o Religious Conference Managers Association (RCMA)

o National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners

o Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint - Founding Board Member

o International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATA)

o Professional Meeting Planners Network

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