Experience

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  John scott dailey florida institute of government (fsu)

  Dec 1999 - Jan 2005

  Senior training specialist

  Coordinated and facilitated statewide continuing education workshops and conferences for elected officials and staff. Developed and maintained mailing database. Assistant to Executive Director of several state-wide and regional associations. Planned association fundraising events, golf tournaments, board meetings and preparing board travel, marketing, website and marketing materials. Assistant to Senior Fellow, Professor and former Florida Governor Reubin O'D. Askew. Offering administrative support for graduate level courses and general duties paying close attention to detail and protocol. Show less

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  Brown & brown insurance

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2006

  Executive assistant to profit center manager

  Researched prospective clients, arranged sales meetings and reports, oversaw scheduling and travel arrangements. Processed benefit registrations, policies and payments. Coordinated conference participation, produced branch exhibit booth, marketing collateral and spearheaded sponsorship efforts.

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  Florida house of representatives

  Jan 2006 - May 2006

  Legislative assistant

  Capitol constituent liaison, monitored legislation and assisted Legislative member as needed.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2013

  Independent consultant

  Provided services in meeting and event management, membership development, marketing and public outreach. Clients included: Tallahassee Area Chamber of Commerce, FSU Conflict Resolution Consortium, FSU Florida Institute of Government, Volunteer Florida Foundation, Committee for a Sustainable Emerald Coast, Capital Tiger Bay Club, SE Weatherization Conference, Florida Association of City Clerks and Florida Records Management certification. Offered outreach support to Expedition Florida 500.

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  Hatch mott macdonald

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2012

  Client relations consultant

  Lead external affairs efforts geared to market Florida’s municipalities. Created, facilitated and monitored business development opportunities, prospective client projects, devloped marketing plans and coordinated company presence at trade shows and industry conferences. Coordinated and administered grant and loan funding supporting client projects. Liaison to State and Federal funding agencies and Legislative delegation. Performed southeast region Customer Care Interviews for project quality control. Show less

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  Florida fish & wildlife conservation commission

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2015

  Partnership coordinator, southwest region, florida youth conservation centers network

  Lead an extensive network of over 100 partner sites in a 12-county region. Reach surpassed 8,000 youth engaged in outdoor recreational and educational activities. Increased partnership participation 75% by prospecting and cultivating new programming opportunities. Directed partners in training, curriculum development and expansion of outdoor education offerings. Obtained necessary certifications to safely instruct program leaders and youth.

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  Preserve the 'burg

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2019

  Executive director

  A 501c3 nonprofit organization whose charter is to educate, advocate, and celebrate what makes St. Pete special. • Grew membership 218% resulting in Preserve the ‘Burg being recognized as a preeminent community-wide organization and bestowed the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Good Burger Award Community Conscious category. Proficient in Wild Apricot member Management Software. • Cultivated new community partnerships and leveraged collaborative relationships leading to a 90% increase in fundraising and sponsorships resulted in a 368% in net operating revenue. Managed a $400,000 annual budget including financial reporting, operational and capital expense allocation, payroll, and monthly board reports. • Authored and administered grant funds awarded by City and State entities. Facilitated a grant-funded walking tour guidebook and the Florida Stories Walk St. Petersburg mobile app. • Lead the re-branding initiative of the organization from St. Petersburg Preservation to Preserve the ‘Burg, increasing PTB’s visibility community-wide. Updates included the entire marketing portfolio, fund development collateral, membership promotions, merchandise, and website. Created, curated and managed video production, public relations campaigns and social media content resulting in a 200% increase in social media followers.• Grew and managed administrative staff and a network of 100 volunteers. Created SOP's for guidance.• Planned and facilitated monthly educational programming, events and tour programs. Created and curated select signature events to expand public outreach and development opportunities: Movies in the Park, Preservation Awards, Keep St. Pete Special Celebration, Mayoral forum, porch parties, an extensive tour program and grant-lead speaker series. • Advised board of directors on annual planning. Hired board consultant assisting with strategic plan for this quickly emerging organization. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2019 - now

  Independent consultant

  Consultant engaging in the planning, execution, and delivery of event and logistics coordination within specified time-frame and budget. Providing services in general project management, administrative operations, and fund development, including grant writing, community outreach, social media content, website management, and membership development. Currently working remotely with dedicated home offices in Seattle, WA and St. Petersburg, FL. Provides grant writing and administration services with a history of creating grant-winning proposals. Show less

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  St. petersburg science festival

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Logistics coordinator

  Logistics Coordinator for the St. Petersburg Science Festival (SPSF), a nationally recognized two-day event attracting 10,000 guests and offering experiences in STEAM-related activities for all ages. Facilitated community outreach opportunities to share in the SPSF mission.

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  Dsquared hospitality company

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Event services specialist
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  Recreational boating association of washington

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

  Oversee campaign operations, community-based partnerships, and engagement opportunities. Administer digital and print marketing and social media, amplifying campaign messaging. Provide engagement tracking for funding purposes. Hire and manage staff, contractors, and volunteers. Coordinate exhibitor booth at the Seattle Boat Show. #MindtheZone is an initiative of the Recreational Boating Association of Washington. Coordinated and facilitated public-facing outreach and social media efforts for the #MindTheZone Campaign in Lake Union, Seattle, WA. Coordinate exhibit booth at the Seattle Boat Show. The campaign aims to bring awareness to the seaplane advisory buoys present in Lake Union.

  • Campaign Director, #MindTheZone

    Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, #MindtheZone

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2023