BONNIE L. JONES
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Concord, NC 28025 **********@*****.***
Accomplished Marketing and Project Management professional with
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capable of working
independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline oriented
environment. Dedicated professionally and personally to quality and
excellence.
Project Management Market Development Public Speaking Event
Planning
Fund Raising Brochure and Advert Design Social Media
Marketing
Creativity Leadership Coaching and Motivating Groups and
Individuals
Work History
March 2008-April 2013
American Cancer Society Community Manager Abingdon, VA
. Provided coaching and guidance for ACS programs, services, and Relay
Events and Activities for four counties.
. Developed marketing materials used for both local and regional
promotions
. Proactively engaged, trained, and managed relationships with community
volunteers to ensure successful events execution. Developed creative
and innovative solutions to problems and encourage team building
through a positive work environment
. Continually identified growth opportunities to expand membership and
revenue
. Develop and manage tradeshows, health fairs, volunteer training and
special event schedule to include coordination of audio video needs,
catering, venue, signage, supplies, shipping, logistics, speaker
participation, media, travel and lodging.
. Negotiate contracts and agreements with miscellaneous vendors on all
event-related matters including hotels, catering suppliers,
restaurants, media partners, entertainment venues, etc. for
participation in industry/company-sponsored events.
. Responsible for submitting weekly, blitz, team tracking and end of
year reports in a timely manner.
. Accountable for the achievement of income performance targets for a
portfolio of four community-based events.
. Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing activities and
meeting target deadlines in order to execute successful events.
. Collaborates with Corporate & Distinguished Partners and Health
Systems staff to maximize event success; leverages opportunities to
engage constituents from corporate, distinguished partners and health
systems activities in events through event sponsorship and
participation
. Works in partnership with Health Systems staff for achievement of
identified event-related mission goals, including enterprise-wide
initiatives. Integrates mission/cancer control activities messaging
and within events.
. Utilizes available tools and processes to maximize event results,
including customer satisfaction survey, online fundraising and social
media.
. Monitors progress against objectives; adjusts plans and manages
contingency efforts and resources as required.
. Facilitates volunteer retention and ensures meaningful volunteer
recognition.
. Ensures compliance with company policies, including employment, risk
management, event and cash handling, and financial controls.
. Actively demonstrates and cascades the enterprise-wide mindsets:
integrity, collaboration and stewardship.
. Maximize results of all company events by supporting activities with
current/new marketing initiatives, key influencer support and
alignment with established media calendars.
. Creates and revise event plans, schedules and other planning documents
as needed while proposing new ideas to improve planning and
implementation processes.
. Execute effective communication programs to ensure awareness of all
event details by key audiences including marketing and volunteers.
. Maintain accurate inventory of all event-related assets and support
materials
. Manage continuing education programs for volunteers in various mission
programs through effective communication and planning to ensure
maximum presence.
. Develop and manage internal processes to meet sales deadlines, remain
within budget, and ensure accuracy of projects and product/service
introductions in accordance with event schedule and timeline.
. Created Monthly Newsletters, flyers, banner ads and various social
media campaigns to highlight news and upcoming events.
Awards: #2 Nationally Ranked Community 2012
# 3 Nationally Ranked Community 2008, 2009 and 2010
Outstanding Performance in Mission Achievement and
Campaign
Development
July 2005-Oct 2006 CBS Rentals, LLC
Charlottesville, VA
Property Manager
. Created and implemented marketing plans to reach out to UVA and
surrounding areas of student population
. Created new floor plans and landscape designs for historic properties
. Assisted owner in creating floor plans for new building for lease
. Responsible for rent roll and collection, eviction, and all accounting
procedures
. Responsible for work order system and implementation with maintenance
staff
. Responsible for leasing properties, and All reports
. Earned VA Real Estate License
Oct 2002-July 2005 Coastal Property Services, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Accounting Manager promoted to Property Manager
. Planned, designed and implemented marketing strategies for property
promotion
. Responsible for rent collection, eviction, and all accounting
procedures
. Supervise leasing and maintenance staff (team of seven)
. Responsible for leases, rent roll, and ledger reports
. Reported directly to home office in Florida
. Responsible for daily, mid-month, end of month delinquency and
property
reports in a timely manner.
. Work with Leasing Manager to complete a weekly file audit and
reporting system
. Responsible for approving and submitting employee timesheets and
payroll
Dec 2000-Oct 2002 NovaTech Sciences Corporation
Greensboro, NC
Corporate Guest Services Supervisor
. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising five administrative
assistants
. Made travel arrangements for all company and guest travel
. Scheduled and coordinated all arrangements pertaining to business
meetings, luncheons, conferences and business fairs
. Responsible for ordering and inventory for office equipment and
supplies and maintaining accurate records
. Worked in direct cooperation with President and VP of company
providing time sensitive and ongoing analysis of reports.
. Developed company wellness initiative and program to encourage
exercise and a healthy lifestyle among employees.
Oct 1997-Dec 2000 United Airlines Chicago, IL
Flight Attendant
. Served as Lead Flight Attendant domestically/internationally,
responsible for service plan implementation, schedule shifts/meals for
team of 6-12 Flight Crew, responsible for customs paperwork and
reporting upon entering country.
. Trained in Emergency/Threat/Evacuation Procedures, First Aid and CPR
. Received six awards for Outstanding Customer Service and being a role
model to fellow Flight Attendants
. Traveled domestically and internationally, familiar with U.S. and
foreign customs
. International and intercultural orientation derived from both academic
study and overseas work and travel (Europe)
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Volunteer Event Manager Cabarrus CARES/ Kitty City
Concord, NC
ACS CAN Volunteer American Cancer Society
Concord, NC
SKILLS:
. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
. Photoshop
. Excellent Writing, Communication, and Public Speaking Skills
. Teaching/Coaching
. 10-Key/ Excellent Typist
. Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
. Ability to recruit, train and motivate community-based
volunteers.
. Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, project
management and meeting deadlines; strong planning and
organizational skills.
. Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills.
. Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience
in effectively addressing and resolving issues with
constituents.
. Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond
to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals,
proactively address issues as they arise and mitigate risks
associated to events.
. Able to work through others to accomplish goals.
. Strong market, community and constituent perspective.
. Remains composed under stress, handles responses to criticism
tactfully and delivers on organizational commitments.
. Broad knowledge of the overall structure, programs, and services
of the company to which I'm employed including policies and
procedures.
REFERENCES: Available upon request