Communications Specialist

Paul D. Price

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CAREER PROFILE

Events Manager and author with over five years of communications experience connecting with a donor base through online, printed and video communications channels at a major international nonprofit organization. Contributed to public & media relations and social media marketing strategies that expanded the reach of the ministry to previously unreached demographics. Excellent at persuasive communications. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Co-wrote a booklet with CEO published 2019, already in 2 nd

printing

• Travelled with the CEO in 2019 on public relations tour related to major movie release

• Video presenter and host on behalf of ministry on YouTube

• Composed over 40 articles and essays, portfolio available online

• Trained employees internationally in South Africa

• Reputation for a strong attention to detail and ability to innovate EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Creation Ministries International, Powder Springs, GA March 2015 to Present Events Manager and Writer

• Increased new leads by 73% by devising new practices for exhibiting at conferences and trade shows

• Expanded outbound calling by 272% through composing an AutoHotkey software suite to speed up processes and add new functions to existing CRM software

• Booked 91% more events at churches and other venues compared to next closest peer, resulting in 83% more direct revenue

• Arranged multiple major media interviews with CEO to promote movie project

• Advise the Head of Events and the CEO on matters related to social media and public relations

• Manage complete ministry tours, start to finish including logistics planning (project management)

Nieman Insurance Group, Seymour, TN December 2012 – December 2013 Licensed Insurance Agent

Produced new insurance policies and provided customer service on existing policies.

• Property and Casualty

• Health

• Life

Sitel Corporation, Oak Ridge, TN March 2012 – December 2012 Member Service Representative, USAA

• Earned a Property and Casualty Insurance license in several states based on successful completion of a training program and state-approved testing

• Maintained a CRM database and interacted directly with customers and members of USAA

(Full employment history available on request, or at linkedin.com/in/paul-d-price/) EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Athens, GA Graduated 2008

Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs Magna Cum Laude Honors

SOFT SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

• Great at collaboration and teamwork

• Attentive to detail

• Multi-tasks and meets deadlines

• Self-motivated and independent

• Creative thinker and problem solver

CORE COMPETENCIES

Written and Verbal Communication, Editing, Grammar, Webinar setup, Nonprofits, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Donor Communications, Business-to-business (B2B) Sales and Marketing, Public Speaking, Email Blasts, Email marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Campaigns, Budget Optimization, Digital Content, Customer Experience Management, Strategic Communication, Analytical decision-making, Event Management, Blogs, Business Correspondence, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Directions, Product Launches, News Releases, Integrated Marketing, Copy writing, Research SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY

Maximizer CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Get Response (Outbound mass emailer), AutoHotkey, Microsoft Teams, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Search (Google, etc), Google Maps, Zoom Meeting, Skype, Google Hangouts, YouTube, Facebook, Multi-line phone, Graphic Design, Web Design

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