Tate Blanton

Experience

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  CD Tradepost, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Sales and Marketing Associate

  Helped plan new in store promotional and marketing projectsPromoted customer reward program’s and specialsAssisted customers in purchase decisions

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  Chipotle Mexican Grill

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Student Brand Manager

  Raised brand awareness on college campusCultivated brand image on college campusManaged and developed company image to reflect ideals and purpose

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  Colab Digital LLC

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Brand Manager

  Strategic planning, mapping and development of client brand identityMaintained a fluid form of communication with clients.Engaged target markets in multiple channels in web. Email. Social. Developed strategic campaigns for brand development.

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  Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity - Wichita State Universtiy

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  President

  Managed and delegated officers to achieve semester and year goals. Leading college students to social, scholastic, and philanthropic goals.Managed reports and project management to the University and National Organization.

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  Credit Union of America

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

  Community Outreach Coordinator & Communications Specialist

  Developed and oversaw community events and member appreciation activities. Communicated customer values to development and product teams. Served as a prominent speaker and presenter in classrooms and community educational venues. CUnext Young Professionals Council (Aug 2014-December 2015)DECA advisor Northwest High School Wichita KS (Fall 2014)

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  Wichita State University

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2022

  Develop targeted programming and communications for all alumni events such as reunions, awards ceremonies, watch parties, distinguished speakers, graduations celebrations and other initiatives for over 90,000 alumni.Established the WSU Alumni Mug Club, resulting in new members, community partnerships and increased alumni participation.Led the strategic evaluation and re-structuring of the Alumni Chapter Network assessment to establish new chapters in key cities. Communicate with stakeholders on project timelines, growth opportunities, and value return. Show less

  • Director of Alumni Programs

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Assistant Director of Alumni Programs

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
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  PulteGroup

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Project Manager

  Manage multiple projects and customers at various stages of the warranty process ensuring clear timelines, expectations, and results. Connecting and setting achievable expectations with clients to establish, troubleshoot, and arrange solutions for warranty issues. Managing client and business partners relationships to coordinate and execute agreeable action steps to ensure proper completion of the project.

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  College of Charleston

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Director of Alumni Annual Giving

  Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates a strategic annual giving program that raises gifts for the College through the solicitation of alumni. Develops and executes marketing plans and messaging for alumni direct mail and digital communications for all campaigns. Oversees student solicitation and stewardship with a goal of creating a culture of philanthropy at the College.

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  Medical University of South Carolina

  Jul 2023 - now

  Program Director, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

  Leads Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) partnership strategy by acting as liaison between CMNH, MUSC and local CMNH partners and programs, raising more than $1 million in revenue annually while supporting additional efforts contributing to $7-10 million raised for MUSC Children’s Health annually.Articulates funding needs to 30+ stakeholders, builds corporate partnerships, and matches corporate responsibility values with priority funding needs at MUSC.Identifies unique opportunities for corporate and foundation partnerships, including grants, meaningful volunteer experiences, engagement activities, and sponsorship support with a focus on showcasing the impact of corporate and individual philanthropy and stewarding relationships with the institution.Led campaigns for key corporate partners, achieving 39.58% average year-over-year growth across multiple partners including:Costco Corporate Partner Campaign: ↑ revenue 56.32% Walmart Corporate Partner Campaign: ↑ 12.58% .Publix Corporate Partner Campaign: ↑ 40%.Extra Life Program: ↑ engagement 62%.Radiothon Program: ↑ fundraising 26%.Leads intern and volunteer ambassador programs, managing recruitment, training, strategy, coaching and performance measurement for 2-4 interns and 100+ volunteers annually.Oversees marketing collateral and toolkit creation and campaign toolkits for corporate partners and retail locations to support and guide fundraising best practices; collaborates with internal and external marketing teams for mutual success. Show less