Blanch Michelle Smart, CFMP

Experience

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  The University of Alabama

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2013

  Student Assistant, Human Resources

  As a Student Assistant in Human Resources, I coordinated the internal event planning and assisted with other project development such as the UA Acts of Kindness Fund directly after the April 27 tornado. I also processed all UA Staff Evaluations.

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  Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Disaster Relief Communications Intern
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  Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Student Assistant, Travel

  While at the Department of Veterans Affairs, I created and implemented training programs and materials for the Travel Department including updating many outdated forms and collateral materials. I also assisted in booking travel for federal employees in the Southeastern region.

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  Alabama Credit Union

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

  Marketing Coordinator

  My primary responsibility as Marketing Coordinator is to serve as Community Affairs Coordinator for both for the Secret Meals For Hungry Children program and other community initiatives including community event sponsorships, working with the local media and working with community partners in three major geographic areas. I also operate as the lead graphic designer, creating materials for internal training, branding purposes, and external facing promotions. These responsibilities allow me to make connections with a range of vendor relationships including advertising agencies, printers, suppliers and other vendors. This position also allows me the opportunity to plan and implement corporate and community events including annual meetings, staff trainings, benefit fairs, grand openings and other internal and external events. Show less

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  The University of Alabama

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Student Health Center & Pharmacy Marketing Manager

  As the Marketing Manager, I manage the marketing budget, serve as the lead graphic designer for all promotional campaigns and manage all external communication channels including websites and social media.

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  City of Tuscaloosa

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Manager of Special Events

    Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Community Engagement Manager

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Bryant Bank

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Vice President, Director of Marketing and Communications

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    Jun 2021 - now