SPECIAL SKILLS:
Highly proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and
graphic design packages including but not limited to, Microsoft Word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign and
PhotoShop.
EDUCATION:
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Master of Public Administration (In Progress)
Wright State University Dayton, OH
B.A., Mass Communication
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
A.A., Communication Studies
EXPERIENCE:
2005-2009, Prudential One, Realtors
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent & Affiliate Manager
Acquire clients for the sale and purchase of real estate including
residential; commercial and mixed-use properties. Directly
responsible for managing a multitude of clients simultaneously to
ensure real estate transactions are executed with precision and in a
timely manner. Also responsible for coordinating all activities
ensuring a smooth close and transfer of property ownership including
contract negotiations, property appraisals, title research and various
property inspections. As Affiliate Manager, I was directly responsible
for aggressively recruiting and managing top producing sales
associates, providing consultative tasks to support sales associates
through training and development efforts to increase sales, identify &
execute new market opportunities and customer lead generation
techniques via the affiliate channels, and monitor affiliate activity;
analyze performance; identify areas of improvement, and recommend ways
to increase affiliate-generated revenues. Additionally, I served as
the company's lead training facilitator.
2006-2009, Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Educator (Substitute Teacher)
Instruct K-12 students in core education studies of math, civics,
language arts, science, social studies, history and basic skills to
the general and special education population including, but not
limited to, students with multiple handicaps, emotional and mental
disorders.
2003-2005, Aero Fulfillment Services
Marketing & Advertising Manager
Established, directed, executed and managed all corporate marketing
communications and advertising initiatives including strategic
planning, ad development and placement - both print and electronic -
search engine marketing, sponsorships, multimedia presentations, and
provided leadership to other functional areas specific to the
completion of programs and activities critical to achieving corporate
marketing objectives and managed all vendor accounts.
2001-2003, WHIO-TV (CBS)
Assignment Editor
Managed and assigned field correspondents, moving crews in an
efficient, organized and timely manner to ensure maximum market
coverage. Directly responsible for finding breaking news, confirming
and gathering information for broadcast, booking satellite windows,
coordinating live shots, and helping to produce weekend shows. This
position is responsible for making editorial decisions for show
content and assigning reporting and producing duties.
2003, Dayton Annual Cultural Festival
Sponsorship & Program Manager
Identified and acquired sponsorships for annual event and special
programs. Negotiated contractual agreements for organizational
partnerships and sponsorships, and managed those relationships through
to the completion of event. Organized and implemented Tuskegee Airmen
special programming to coordinate with and complement the Dayton
community's centennial celebration of powered flight. These efforts
resulted in acquisition of $150,000 in sponsorship revenue.
1999-2003, Inventing Flight
Community Relations Manager
Served as the organization's chief liaison to media, stakeholders,
public officials and the general public. Developed ideas and secured
opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and
other public relations. Orchestrated editorial forecasting,
circulation planning, and efficacy analysis of all organizational
electronic and print communications. Coordinated logo usage and
placement, along with VIP considerations and credentialing for all
special events and print media. I managed fundraising and sponsorship
initiatives and managed all community partnerships. I wrote grant
proposals; speeches, and feature articles for various publications -
both internal and external - and coordinated membership activities
including acquisition, retention and fundraising.
1995-1999, Richmond Power & Light
Customer Service Representative
Executed payment contracts, disconnects for non-pay and closed
accounts, and provided a variety of other customer services for a
consumer base of more than 20,000. I managed customer account records,
ensuring integrity and security of cash receipts; consumer payments;
and daily cash balances with a high degree of accuracy. I assisted in
administration of public awareness campaigns for utility under
progressive deregulation, and assisted in determining policies for a
variety of other customer services.
1994-1996, CBS Personnel Services
Staffing Supervisor
Directly responsible for recruitment of customers and temporary
employees. Acquired new clientele, filled orders for temporary and
temporary-to-permanent labor, prepared resumes, managed the order life
cycle, resolved human resources issues, and conducted up-selling
services to achieve targeted revenue contributions. Additional
responsibilities include recruiting, screening, hiring and training
employees, as well as conducting new employee orientations and
managing employee relations in compliance with client; company; and
legal labor relations policies.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.