Experience

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  Courtney wentz photography

  May 2013 - now

  Business owner, photographer

  Achievements- Successfully established and grew a photography business specializing in wedding, engagement, family, and senior photography.- Built a diverse portfolio and garnered a loyal client base through exceptional service and creative output.Responsibilities- Determine business strategy and execute day-to-day management to ensure smooth operations and sustainable growth.- Maintain and upgrade equipment, ensuring high-quality deliverables- Develop and deploy all marketing content, including social media posts, advertisements, and promotional materials, to attract and retain clients. Show less

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  Little black dress events and rentals

  May 2016 - Nov 2022

  Wedding and events assistant

  Achievements- Transitioned from an internship to continuous seasonal assistance, becoming a vital part of the coordination team.- Built trust and managed relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring smooth and successful events.- Developed the business’ social media presence, appealing to their target market and setting them up for future success.Responsibilities- Served as a key team member in the execution of events by confirming details, maintaining timelines, guiding guests and clients, facilitating ceremonies, and coordinating behind-the-scenes tasks.- Assisted with setup and tear-down, ensuring inventory accuracy and a seamless transition between event phases.- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely and efficient service delivery. Show less

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  Marietta college

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  Achievements- Revitalized the Senior Class Gift program, resulting in a 374.9% increase in revenue in the first year and steadily growing campaign brand recognition and participation each following year- Established a culture and management structure within the Phonathon program that increased efficiency, promoted retention, encouraged high achievement, and developed leaders- Reconstructed outgoing mass communications to align with goals, increase open rates, and be consistent with branding guidelines.Responsibilities- Strategic planning and day-to-day management of Phonathon- Created 16+ targeted annual giving direct response mailings each year, fulfilled monthly renewal solicitations, managed vendor relationships- Managed Advancement Communication Ambassador program, executed communication development and delivery- Developed and sent monthly e-newsletter to 25,000+ constituents- Actively educated the student body on philanthropy, recruited committee members, and oversaw the Senior Class Challenge program- Served as a key team member for the annual Day of Giving, Homecoming, and other fundraising initiatives or special events- Managed all portions of the talent management life cycle for alumni office student workers- Cultivated relationships and manage a portfolio of prospects Show less

  • Associate Director of Annual Giving

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
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  Marietta community foundation

  Jul 2021 - now

  Achievements:- Established a pipeline to increase Millennial and Generation Z’s awareness of the Foundation while also boosting brand awareness and educating target audiences on the Foundation’s services.- Successfully revitalized the Foundation’s branding for the 50th anniversary and beyond, including printed materials and launching a new website.- Integral member of the team that launched the InfluencHer Leadership Summit.Responsibilities:- Develop and implement comprehensive communication and marketing strategies to support the Foundation’s goals and objectives.- Ensure consistency and clarity among all internal and external communications.- Create and manage fundraising letters, ensuring they are compelling and effectively target potential donors.- Develop the annual report and other printed materials, maintaining high standards of accuracy and visual appeal.- Serve as the primary spokesperson, representing the Foundation at events and presentations, on television, radio, and in newspapers.- Tell the Foundation’s story through compelling feature articles, press releases, and other written content.- Oversee social media strategy and content creation to engage with the community and promote the foundation’s initiatives.- Manage the Foundation’s website, ensuring content is current, relevant, and optimized for user experience.- Coordinate and execute special events, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission and branding.Cultivate and maintain relationships with media, donors, community leaders, and other stakeholders.- Monitor and analyze communication and marketing metrics to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.- Develop and manage email marketing campaigns to engage donors and supporters, track performance, and optimize strategies. Show less

  • Communications and Marketing Director

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Communications and Program Services Director

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022