Professional Sales, Fundraiser, Program Director, Consultant, Writer
Resume:
Lithonia, GA *****
******.**********@*****.***
(C) 404-***-****
Connie Sloane Brown
Objective To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my account management and
communication skills in establishing and maintaining professional relationships
within the business community.
Skills Summary
Over 15 years of experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Demonstrated
excellent written & verbal communication skills in: Professional Sales, Public
Speaking, Workshop Facilitating, & Recruiting. Non-profit experience include: Project
Management, Program Reconstruction, Curriculum Development, Fundraising and
Grant writing.
Retail
Twin Towers Trading Co. – Roadshow Jewelry Demonstrator,
Georgia Territory, Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2014
• Assembled jewelry display booth in store locations
• Make announcements over PA
• Hand out free raffle tickets to store shoppers to draw audience for
presentations
Non – Profit • Conduct 8-10 jewelry presentations daily
Experience • Assist customers with jewelry purchase
• Maintain Inventory
Connie Sloane Brown & Associates – Fundraising Consultant
Jan. 2012 - Present
Assisting non-profits with developing fundraising strategies for their
programs which included:
• Government grants and foundation research
• Proposal and grant writing
• Newsletter writing
• Donor solicitation and recognition
• Fundraising event planning
• Web content development
• Soliciting alumni contributions for Colleges, Law Schools and Major
Universities
United Way – Project Manager, Community Investments Jan - June. 2010
Jan – August 2011
• Developed strategy to coordinate program assessments between
300 volunteers and 200 agencies.
• Recruited volunteers to conduct agency site visits.
• Coordinated trainings between volunteers, staff and agency directors.
• Guided volunteers through the community investment process.
• Facilitated the assessment of 75 programs of non-profit agencies in the
City of Atlanta.
• Compiled and maintained reports using spreadsheets and Online Data
Management System.
United Way – Loaned Executive: Metro Atlanta, Central Carolinas, Texas
Gulf Coast Campaign years: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 1995
• Managed Corporate Accounts from mid-range to top million dollar
accounts.
• Met with community leaders and corporate executives to establish
campaign plans, standards and goals.
• Promoted the United Way mission and agency programs through various
speaking engagements and special events.
YWCA of Greater Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA March 1997- Oct. 2004
Victims Services Liaison
• Assisted victims of domestic violence with court proceedings for
obtaining protective orders.
Program Director, Women In Transition
• Reconstructed the Women-In Transition Program to meet the contractual
requirements of the Department of Social Services.
Volunteer Coordinator
• Recruited and trained volunteers for opportunities in the Women in
Crises, Women in Recovery and Women in Transition programs.
Revitalization Coach
• Developed and instructed “The Life Enhancement Course” –
A 15 module curriculum for women with critical life issues.
Muscular Dystrophy Association – Charlotte, NC, April 2007 – July 2007
Fund Raising Recruiter
• Recruited local business executives thru cold calling, leads and referrals
to participate in fund raising events for MDA.
• Recruited over 300 business executives within three months who raised an
estimated $200,000; exceeding campaign goal.
American Red Cross – Charlotte, NC Chapter, March 2006 – July 2006
Duty Worker
• Responded to calls 24/7 from military families nationwide with
emergencies which required their soldier to be notified.
• Liaison between Fire Department and Red Cross Task Team for
Immediate response to emergencies.
Customer Medco Health Solutions, Charlotte, NC - March 2006 – October 2007
Service Customer Care Representative
• Provided customer service through computerized inbound calls to
members.
• Obtained prescription orders for processing thru mail-order
pharmacy.
• Provided information to members regarding prescription benefits.
Personnel Corporate/Technical Recruiter & Career Consulting: Sept. 1987 – June 1996
Recruiter
Recruit Enhancement International, Houston, TX 1995-1996
• Screened potential candidates for Executive level and
Mangement positions with Fortune 500 companies nationwide.
Bernard Haldane & Associates, Virginia Beach, VA, 1992-1993
• Provided career counseling to professionals making career changes.
Career Marketing Consultants, Norfolk, VA., 1987 - 1989
• Recruited and marketed separating military personnel with technical
backgrounds for job placement worldwide.
Freelance Writer: Network World Magazine, PC Week, Wall Street Journal,
Writing Skills Virginian Pilot & Ledger Star, 1995 – 1997 – (article copies available)
Self Published Author: Job Hunting Civilian Style, ©1995, Voices of Wounded
Spirits, ©2006, In Search of Self, © 2000.
Curriculum Development: The Life Enhancement Course; The Teen Dating
Violence Teacher’s Guide; The Teen Dating Violence Student’s Guide. Policies &
Procedures Guide For Small Businesses.
York High School, Yorktown, VA - Diploma, 1975
Education Pan American Business College for Women - Business Administrative
Technology – Associates of Applied Science – 1975 - 1977
Tidewater Community College, Suffolk, VA – Courses in Business English,
Entrepreneurial Studies, 1979 – 1980
Certified Domestic Violence Trainer.
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
CRM and ANDAR.
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