Milli Batts

**** ****** ****** ****, ***** Springs, GA 30350 469-***-**** / ac46x4@r.postjobfree.com

Marketing / Public Relations / Education / Applied Arts/ Insurance

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A dynamic, innovative and multi-degreed professional with expertise in propelling business management, education, and implementing turn-key strategies that ensure organizational success. Background includes sales, administrative, marketing, public relations, start up organizations, artist development, media relations, broadcasting, radio, TV, film, voice over artistry, acting, and event planning with a culture of purpose and achievement. A self-starter known for creativity in attaining set goals through discipline, strategic thinking, formulating logical solutions to problems, and focusing on planning and executing activities to have a positive impact on a company.

Key Strengths:

Business Development Salesforce.com Client Relations Market Analysis/Forecasting Operations Leadership Skills Strategic Planning Xtime Personnel Management Recruiting/Staffing Training & Development/Organizational Skills Project Management Budgeting Management CDK/ADP Financial Reporting Pipeline Management SharePoint Analytical Skills Negotiations Communication Microsoft Office Auto Claims Handling Quality Control Loan Processing Sales Skills

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Received honorable mention as a State Farm Associate by helping alleviate overtime and increase efficiency in claim handling/processing. Gather and document loss information. Use State Farm systems and technology.

Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Successful African American Singles in the US as a radio personality at KJMS by Ebony Magazine by increasing listenership 25%+ and moving station from #6 to #2 position in listener target demographics.

Provided artist development and artist repertoire, create, directed and produced music & video recording productions, generated sales and implemented marketing strategies. Booked artists, and coordinated events, concerts, etc.

Created high quality articles for the Arts and Entertainment Section. Contributed an average of 3 - 5 articles per week.

Helped recruit new members and develop succession marketing plans for committee chairs. Ensured that members understood their duties and were able to fulfill those expectations by providing thorough orientation of new members.

Presided over meetings and provided structure so that the work of the board and organization could be accomplished.

Implemented, developed, and fine-tuned educational ‘Art of the Arts Youth’ seminars and workshops continually.

Worked closely with the committee chairs to help resolve potential problems. Assisted with event planning and public relations.

Lobbied for key legislation and worked with the media/constituents to market/promote the organization to prospective donors.

Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentially laws.

Taught all Drama and Theatre Arts related subjects such as Theatre Practicum, and Acting Classes to students in grades 9-12. Produced and executed at least 4 stage play productions per school year. Proficient in delivery of teaching methods such as Problem-based learning (PBL), short lectures, role play, guided discussions, and case studies.

Provided quality customer service to all company affiliates and departments. Processed affidavits daily from affiliate stations including Tom Joyner, Michael Baisden, Big Boy Morning Show, The Ride with Doug and DeDe, ABCRN’s Information.

Administrative Assistant: Assisted with month-end closes, annual operating/capital budget, and scheduled staff meetings.

Promotions Assistant to ABC International: Assisted General Manager in global tracking of DHL shipments and account of inventory for prize promotions. Verified client status for Radio Today.

On-Air Talent for 3 different formats, Classic R&B, the “Touch” and ABC AC: Maintained request lines and related to listeners, ran station contests, recorded and edited promo feeds and phone bits, brought on hourly ABC News updates, executed musical formats and scheduled commercials.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Carland Group – Sales and Service Support 2016 - Present

State Farm – Express Auto Claims Associate 2013-2016

Millhouse Records – President / Owner 2010-2015

Examiner.com – Freelance Writer 2010-2016

Millhouse Entertainment LLC-A 501(C) Non-Profit Organization – Founder / Executive Chair /

President (part-time) 2007-Present

2010 U.S. Census Bureau-Dallas Region – Enumerator (temporary/contract position) 2010

Winfree Academy Charter Schools-North Richland Hills/Grapevine Campuses – Theatre Arts 1 Teacher 2009-2010

Citadel Media (formerly ABC Radio Networks) – Distribution Services Coordinator / On-Air Talent 2001-2009

Grand Prairie ISD/Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD – Substitute Teacher (Part-Time) 2002-2003

KHVN-AM Heaven 97.1 – Account Executive and Part-Time On-Air Talent 2002-2003

WRVR-10.5 FM (Adult Contemporary) – Promotions Assistant / Air Personality 2001-2002

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Walden University – Doctorate Degree in Education – Teacher Leadership (in progress) 2018

University of Phoenix – Master of Arts in Organizational Management 2004

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff – Speech and Theater with a concentration in Communication 1988

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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