Business Development Public Relations
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am attaching a résumé in consideration for this exciting career opportunity. As an enthusiastic development director for Special Olympics Oklahoma I have worked on developing and maintain relationships with the state LETR and Special Olympics Oklahoma programs. I am continually sharpening my communication skills with these individuals on a regular basis to insure that SOOK has a current understanding of issues, finances, achievements and an understanding of regional trends. I also support and/or lead planning and facilitation of short and long-range organizational development projects for the development of Special Olympics Oklahoma.
American Heart Association, I was responsible for managing, motivating, and training executive volunteers, orienting and on boarding team captains and top walkers, planning and executing several large events, collaborating with AHA staff, and managing the Heart Walk Team and Gala Committees while securing and growing major sponsorships, in addition to these responsibilities I am responsible for the development of relationships with community partners.
As a Business Development Specialist at the University of Phoenix I help reach and develop a consistent positioning of positive awareness of their educational opportunities while generating student interest. I strengthened this branding within local businesses by the development of relationships to maintain corporate support of the University as a vendor of choice for educational services Development and delivery of presentations/workshops focused on educational development at the University.
At Inspired Industries, Inc., I developed and coordinated marketing and business strategy plans, as well as promotional and sales presentations, that kept us aligned with our organization’s goals. In my previous positions with American Lung Association and American Red Cross, I engaged in training seminars, public speaking, organizing and overseeing the development of marketing campaigns.
I have obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree from Northeastern State University. I was actively involved in all phases of campus life at NSU, including being the Promotional Chair of Internship Day for the College of Business and Industry in 1996. I have participated in several internships and various activities that have given me knowledge, which contributed to my promotional and communication skills.
My résumé is enclosed for your consideration. My education and experience match the qualifications you seek for the position. However, they do not tell the whole story. I know that I have the motivation, creativity, leadership and interpersonal skills needed to build a successful career within your organization. I am very confident that I would be an asset to your organization. I am eager to visit with you about this position, and look forward to hearing from your office in order to discuss possible career opportunities. In the meantime, feel free to contact me at 918-***-****. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Experience
4/15/2020-Present Allied Home Solutions Consulting Tulsa, OK
Physician Liaison
Account executive experience in working closely with prospective clients and marketing analysis to develop referral coordination with and developing an annual action plan for the out lining and metro areas.
Develop state-wide financial reports, projections, job descriptions.
Cultivate a network of resource people to assist in the development and implementation of all events.
Relationship building within the medical community .
Maintain all current and future relationships between offices while communicating effectively to internal departments to accomplish job responsibilities.
10/19/2009-3/1/2020 Special Olympics Oklahoma Tulsa, OK
Development Director/Law Enforcement Torch Run/ Special Events
Senior Level experience with working closely with the LETR State Director, SOOK VP, CEO and BOD to develop an annual action plan for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and other state-wide events; including revenue and expense budget.
Develop state-wide financial reports, projections, job descriptions and/or manuals for LETR volunteer to assist them in their fundraising activities, other LETR and Special Olympics Oklahoma roles.
Cultivate a network of resource people to assist in the development and implementation of all special events and state sponsored events.
Sponsor identification, solicitation and relationship building. Solicit cash and In-kind goods for state sponsored Special Olympics events year-round and any other programmatic needs.
Manage all current and future relationships between SOOK, LETR and appropriate sponsors while communicating effectively to internal departments to accomplish job responsibilities
10/31/06-6/2/2009 American Heart Association Tulsa, OK
Regional Director/ Corporate Market Director
Building, growing and securing alliances with community stakeholders, corporate sponsors and key organizations
Managing, motivating, and training high-level volunteers, orienting team captains and top walkers, planning and executing several large events, collaborating with AHA staff, and managing the Heart Walk Team and gala Committees.
Senior-level experience with the different needs of each community and large fundraising goals and events while traveling in several territories
Managing a team of professionals, and demonstrated knowledge of businesses and philanthropic communities
Skilled in developing and managing budgets, creating proposals, and creating and executing event timelines
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, build relationships, multi-task, and work as part of a team
7/05-10/31/06 University of Phoenix Tulsa, OK
Business Development Specialist
Generates of student interest while increasing the positive awareness of the University’s degree and certificate programs within local businesses
Participation in information, articulation and orientation meetings
Development of relationships to maintain corporate support of the University as a vendor of choice for educational services
Development and delivery of presentations/workshops focused on educational development at the University.
12/03 – 7/05 Vatterott College Tulsa, OK
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Manage marketing and coordinate all community relations relationships for the Tulsa Campus
Responsible for creating all promotional items for the recruitment of prospective students for the Tulsa campus
Develop and Design promotional items such as web pages, catalogs, brochures, and billboards
The authoring and implementation of quarterly budgets for promotional items and marketing campaigns
Implementation and coordination of marketing time lines and database for advertising purposes
Responsible for all marketing and recruitment activities, such as High School presentations, Career Fairs, Job Fairs, Open Houses
3/01 – 12/03 Inspired Industries, Inc. Irving, TX
COO / Sales & Marketing Manager
Responsible for development and coordination for scheduling planning and implementation of all B2B sales and marketing strategies, and new business development tools
Serve as primary marketing contact for all internal departments
Development of overall marketing plans, and the execution of programs that foster growth through various communications, products & promotions
The design and authoring of quarterly newsletters and other promotional items for new product lines
Implementation and coordination of marketing time lines, tracking systems
In-house training coordination on product information & motivation in the workplace
Responsible for all business to business sales presentations, trade show presentations
10/99 – 3/01 American Lung Association Tulsa, OK
Field Services Coordinator
Creation marketing time lines, tracking systems, and fundraising activities for lung disease programs/services for community sites
Assisted with public relations schedules/ media contacts for programs
Market, recruit and supervise volunteers to assist with the asthma screenings & other projects
Develop, coordinate, and oversee fundraising projects, functions and drives
Market, plan, implement and present all community packages of lung disease education and asthma programs for Eastern Oklahoma
7/98 – 10/99 American Red Cross Tulsa, OK
Marketing Specialist
Develop & coordinate public relations schedules & media contacts for Health & Safety
Market, schedule and confirm all community fees for service programs for Health & Safety Services
Develop and coordinate marketing time lines and tracking systems
Education
3/01- 10/05 Oklahoma City University Tulsa, OK
Masters of Business Administration
~ Graduation Date: 10/05
8/94 – 5/98 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
Bachelors of Business Administration–Marketing/ Promotions
~ Graduation Date: 5/98
Affiliations
Generation Task Force – South Central Affiliate
Adjunct Professor at the University of Phoenix
Red Cross Public Relations & Relief Run Committee Member
Contributing Editor /Committee Member for THE TRIANGLE 99-01
Junior Achievement Consultant
Certified Safety Trainer – American Red Cross
Member of Association for Women in Communications 2000
Honors
Contributing Editor & Committee Member for THE TRIANGLE 1999-2004
Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society 2004-2005
Excellence for Junior Achievement Consultant 2000
PRIDE Award of the American Red Cross 1999
Outstanding Senior at NSU for 1997-98
Rho Theta Sigma Honor Society 1997-98
Top Five Greek Women of NSU ‘95-96, & ‘96-’97, & ‘97-‘98
Circle of Excellence of NSU 1998, And Tri - Sigma of the Year 1998
References available upon request
References
Capt. Charles Avery
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
201 N Shartel
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
********@**************.***
Capt. Avery is on the Oklahoma state LETR Committee was my direct contact for the one of largest agencies in the state while I worked as LETR liaison, Development Director and Special Events director – more than 10 years.
Jim Fisher
Warranty Manager
1990 SE 72nd
Newalla, OK 74857
**********@*****.***
Jim was the Oklahoma state LETR Director from 2012-2018 was my direct leadership while I worked as LETR liaison, Development Director and Special Events director – more than 10 years.
Justin Green
Deputy, Public Information Officer
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office
303 W. 1st Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
******.*****@****.***
Justin is the current Oklahoma state LETR Director and have worked with him more than 8 years on various LETR and Special Olympics events.
Teri Hockett
Vice President of Program
Special Olympics Oklahoma
6835 S. Canton Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74136
****@****.***
Teri is the current VP of Programs and have worked with her more than 10 years on various LETR and Special Olympics events.
Paige Martin
Marketing and Communications Manager
Special Olympics Oklahoma
6835 S. Canton Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74136
*****@****.***
Paige is the current Marketing and Communications Manager and have worked with her more than 3 years on various LETR and Special Olympics events.
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