Rand Jenkins

Experience

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  Alday Public Relations

  Jan 1996 - May 1999

  Account Executive

  - Client service, media relations, create public relations tactics, and writing press releases which resulted in several top-in-industry recognitions for clients.

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  RCJ & Associates, Inc

  May 1999 - Sept 2002

  President & CEO

  - Client service, acquiring new clients, managing day-to-day operations and creative staff.- Created, implemented, and evaluated marketing plans for clients.

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  Dallas Baptist University

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Director of Public Relations

  - Led public relations, media relations, and marketing efforts through telling stories in mass media and publications which consistently increased enrollment and donor support.- Served as adjunct professor for marketing, advertising, and creative problem solving.

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  Texas Baptists

  Sept 2002 - Mar 2016

  Director of Communications

  - Directed the corporate communications strategy and led the team responsible for promoting the numerous ministries to heighten awareness, increase participation, and raise funds through printed materials, online presence, social media, design, and video.- Provided strategic direction for improving focus and realigning actions with the organization's purpose through leading meetings with executive management which resulted in a reorganization that created five efficient areas of work.- Streamlined Communications which saved money and improved effectiveness in reaching the target audiences which led to increased awareness and participation. Show less

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  Out Hunger

  Sept 2012 - now

  Executive Director

  - Daily operations and management.- Establish community partners for ending the cycle of hunger in neighborhoods.- Raise funds through producing events and cultivating corporate and individual donors.

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  Christian Life Commission

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Creative Strategist

  - Initiate, research, plan, and implement a statewide effort to involve churches and communities in caring for children and families in the foster care and adoption system.- Improve the Hunger Offering to increase effectiveness and expand participation in giving.- Provide marketing and strategic direction to various ministry events and efforts.

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  Randall Zachary, LLC

  Jun 2016 - now

  Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

  - Focus organizations for optimum performance and brand position.- Craft messages and marketing plans that promote action and involvement. - Raise funds for cause-related social benefit organizations and not-for-profits that enhance life.- Improve awareness through public relations, marketing, and media relations.

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  Texans on Mission (TBM)

  Apr 2018 - now

  - Innovatively lead the organization for expanding the mission, amplifying volunteer involvement, and increasing the funding stream.- Identify and build strategic relationships with people, organizations, governments, and corporations.- Provide strategic direction to every aspect of the organization.- Offer insight into ever-changing trends in volunteerism, organizational performance, and fundraising through data analysis and online optimization testing.

  • Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Director of Advancement

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Director of Ministry Advancement

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2023