Resource Development Specialist at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Crescent Region (2025-07 – 2026-02)
- Researched, identified, and secured funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors to support youth development programs.
- Wrote and submitted grant proposals and reports, maintaining a calendar of deadlines and compliance requirements.
- Cultivated and stewarded relationships with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders to enhance organizational support and visibility.
- Developed marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, social media content, and donor impact stories.
- Planned and executed fundraising events and donor engagement activities, managing logistics, sponsorships, and volunteer coordination.
- Maintained accurate donor and grant records using CRM systems; tracked performance metrics and prepared reports for leadership.
- Collaborated with local organizations, including the Urban League and other nonprofits, to build strategic partnerships and expand outreach.
- Contributed to long-term resource development strategies aligned with organizational goals and funding trends.
Events & Tourism Manager at City of Newberry (2021-08 – 2025-07)
Responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and coordinating tourism operations to ensure compliance with all applicable City policies and procedures.
- Spearhead planning and executing key events that have exceeded budgeted attendance year over year: Pork in the Park, Juneteenth, Oktoberfest, Christmas Tree Lighting on Main Street
- Growing City events that enhance the feeling of community and connection to our town. Expanding city events foster a sense of community and strengthen connections to our town.
- Tasked with developing promotional materials and public relations activities, including press releases, writing newspaper articles and notices, writing radio announcements, speaking at radio shows or local educational program meetings, and attending seminars, conferences, or banquets.
- Directing the Firehouse Conference Center team in showing the facility to prospective patrons, marketing facility rentals, coordinating bookings and schedules, contract administration, and coordinating catering and entertainment needs.
- Supervise interns and volunteer staff in completing tasks or activities.
- Foster strong relationships with the Chamber of Commerce, Newberry Opera House, the Downtown Merchants Association, City Council, the Mayor's Office, and Newberry County PRT.
- Website development and maintenance.
- Downtown Liaison, acting as the primary connection between downtown business owners and the city.
- Maintained the We Shop SC site for the City of Newberry.
- Coordinated Main Street SC interactions.
- Maintain social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), etc
Administrative Assistant at City of Newberry (2019-07 – 2021-08)
- Acted as receptionist and primary point of contact.
- Duties also included but were not limited to answering telephones, taking messages, routing calls, taking park/facility rentals, and helping as needed with other divisions of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.
- Entrusted with managing multiple ledger accounts, handling purchase orders, the Square point-of-sale system, and all incoming money tracked and reconciled daily.
Instructional Assistant at Newberry County School District (2014-08 – 2019-07)
- Supervised playground activities and monitored students in the cafeteria, during rest periods, and during transitions.
- Performed clerical tasks including preparing, compiling, and copying instructional materials and reports; filed classroom and student records; distributed textbooks and instructional materials.
- Arranged field trips, speakers, and educational activities; accompanied classes on field trips.
- Provided clerical support such as typing, data entry, sorting, filing, and posting to ledgers.
- Managed records and forms, including typing, completing, and filing.
- Collected and provided receipts for monies for field trips, school pictures, and fees.
- Performed miscellaneous tasks, including distributing materials, scheduling appointments, tutoring, ordering supplies, and escorting students.
