Mike Powell

Experience

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  Boy Scouts of America - Water and Woods Fields Service Council

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2017

  Responsible for supporting the Scouting program through membership & volunteer recruitment, raising funds, and developing, planning, and implementing innovative & educational program through Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (S.T.E.M.) throughout a 27 county area.• Same duties and responsibilities as aboveHighlights• Developed S.T.E.M.-focused recruitment & event campaign for entire Scouting council• Working in partnership with Development Director, successfully secured over $65,000 in 2016 in S.T.E.M. program funding from various funders & organizations• Identified & developed partnerships with 6 universities and over 15 organizations for programs & activities in 2016• Prospected, identified, & recruited 24 volunteers working directly with S.T.E.M. program in 2016• Implemented S.T.E.M. at 14 events including programs, trainings, and camps, and designed and championed new direct-to-youth S.T.E.M. in a Box program for all areas of the council Show less Through the efforts and talents of multiple volunteer teams I recruit youth to learn and experience Scouting, recruit and train new adult volunteers, manage the Scouting units within my geographic area, and raise funds to support our program through our families and community donors. I also work in the community to spread and promote Scouting to build a better connection between our organization and the communities that we're in. I also manage product-selling fundraising campaigns, operations of the district, plan and put on various events, and provide customer service to the district's volunteers and units. Show less

  • STEM Program Director

    Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Unit Service Executive

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
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  American Cancer Society

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2020

  Community Development Manager

  Represent the American Cancer Society within a 3 county geographic area promoting & advocating organizational programs, services, & campaigns. Responsible for securing over $250,000 in revenue utilizing a portfolio of community events, annual campaigns, and special events. Through prospecting and evaluation, secure new high-quality partners, benefactors, and volunteers to increase revenue and aid in event execution. Analyze community data, trends, and demographics to discover new opportunities while developing specific materials & resources to effectively communicate organizational message. Show less

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  Freelance

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Social Media Manager
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  Biography Photography

  Jan 2021 - now

  Professional Photographer

  Capturing stunning images & creating memories for events, brands, families, motorsports, & more!

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  Biography Social Media

  May 2021 - now

  Owner & Creative Director

  I own and operate Biography Social Media - the digital marketing solution focusing on social media.