Luci Allen

Experience

• 

  Alpharetta First United Methodist Church

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  Summer Camp Counselor
• 

  Bank of America

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Leader

  Leadership based internship focused on the revitalization of East Atlanta. Direct focus on civic responsibilities and how companies play a direct role in certain sectors of the government and economy. Worked in conjunction at the East Lake Foundation where we effetely lead, planned, organized, and brought initiatives to various important community-based business throughout East Atlanta. Attended a summit with every Bank of America Student Leader intern around the United States where we discussed important on-going issues and learned more in-depth on the important roles the bank and companies play within the economy and sectors. • Examined how the business & nonprofit sectors conjoin to address critical community needs• Revitalized East Atlanta community, working directly with local businesses & community members• Honored at Student Leaders Summit in D.C; met with state representative John Lewis to discuss ongoing issues• Acquired valuable civic, social and business leadership skills• Hands-on work with community organizations to develop nutrition and exercise programs • Collaborated with 4 other interns to address the community needs with the YMCA Show less

• 

  East Lake Foundation

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Intern
• 

  New American Pathways

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Advancement

  Specialized in planning and organizing fundraising for the annual Red White & New Gala that raised over $160,000 to continue to serve the 2,500 new Americans. Took initiative and built connections to gain donors for the gala during a national pandemic. Organized crowdfunding for over 150 potential donors and effectively communicated with them. Promoted the gala and gained big ticket ideas and donations by speaking to a variety of companies.• Assisted in development & planning for the annual Red, White & New Gala that raised over $160,000• Exceed donations significantly up by crowdfunded over 200 people during a national pandemic • Increased donations by Peer-to-peer fundraising to board members, large donor, and outside contributors • Communicated appreciation for hundreds of donors and their generosity • Built connections & communicated about donor options for over 50 businesses in the Atlanta area • Managed potential collaboration with food industry companies to supply food for the gala• Created tracking system for donations and communications Show less

• 

  Make-A-Wish Georgia

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Marketing and Communications Intern

  Exceptional experience within multiple area of marketing and research to overall increase and improve efficiency within Make-A-Wish Georgia. Managed and delegated communication for 300 Wish families to build marketing content and stronger connection and relationships. Surpassed expectations for 5 projects and preformed multiple presentations to the head of the marketing department and conducted meetings and collaborated with 4 interns.• Conducted project strategy and development of excel templates for managing over 300 wish requests and logistics• Preformed project implementation and creation of a new communication platform for 500+ present and past wish families • Researched and revamped the entire Georgia Make-A-Wish YouTube channel with 113 videos• Researched, evaluated, and recommended videographers and multimedia companies for Wish Ball • Raised viewer audience by 20% by marketing design, content building & posting for social media & mass media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) • Strategized for a new fundraiser and established a plan that raised $157,467 called Over the Edge• Provided direct communication and relationship building s with over 300+ wish families• Coordinated with 5 employees to assign deadlines for large donors, board members, and media content Show less

• 

  Gulfstream Aerospace

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Community Investment
• 

  Lockheed Martin

  Jul 2023 - now

  Financial Analyst