Kimberly C.

Experience

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  University of St. Francis

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2006

  Assistant Dir. of Student Development, Interim Dir.of Residence Life, and Dir.of Student Development

  Coordinated all major campus events such as Homecoming Week, Spring Fling Events, Family Weekend, etc. Developed marketing pieces for university music, comedy, and novelty acts. Represented the division in various public speaking engagements. Budget manager for all division expenses. Supervised Residence Life staff of 22 (Residence Life Coordinator, Resident Directors, Desk coordinators, and Resident Assistants). Coordinated training and hiring of all Residence Life Staff. Represented division in crisis situations, delivering critical messages to parents and students.Selected Contributions:Creator and manager of “Student Leadership Training Series”Co-creator and manager of “Commuter Assistant” event planning programDeveloped a Policy Guidelines Handbook for Desk CoordinatorsCollaborated with Performa Consulting INC. on public relations efforts during campus renovationIncreased attendance of annual talent show by 100%Created, facilitated, and evaluated annual “Student Diversity Retreat” Show less

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  American Cancer Society

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Income Development Representative

  Responsible for American Cancer Society signature event “Relay For Life” in assigned territory. Conducted sponsorship asks for special events on behalf of American Cancer Society. Recruited and trained volunteer event staff. Coordinated with community outreach staff on press releases and interview coordination. Selected Contributions:Developed and recruited an all new planning committee for an event staff that had dissolvedMaintained all previous sponsorships for events while gaining new sponsorships Show less

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  Illinois State Treasurer

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2011

  Marketing Representative

  Called on state agencies to market the Illinois Funds Investment Program, and sell the E-Pay online credit card payment system. Presented multimedia demonstrations to elected government officials and key constituents in counties, municipalities, cities and other government agencies. Presented with State Treasurer and staff to various community groups to increase public awareness of Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, and the Treasurer’s initiatives.Advanced State Treasurer for select public appearances to ensure a successful, safe event. Informed Treasurer of any media, government officials and dignitaries attending the event prior to his arrival. Helped publicize Illinois Funds Financial Symposiums and workshops in the community by making presentations at municipal meetings, county fairs, community festivals and other highly attended events. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Aug 2008 - now

  Freelance Writing Portfolio

  Create promotional copy for small businesses. Projects include blogs, website copy, brochures, editing and proofreading. Clients include childcare providers, car dealerships, non-profits and more. Contributor for 1BlessedNatural Hair Blog.

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  National Center For Integrative Medicine

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Marketing Associate

  Marketed services for the center to the local community. Promoted Executive Physicals, spa packages, wellness packages for employers and massage services.

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  Lewis University

  Jul 2012 - Feb 2015

  Associate Director Of Multicultural Student Services

  Create diversity programs for the Lewis University community. Develop and facilitate cultural training sessions for student leaders, staff and other groups as needed. Supervise various university student organizations, and review budgets. Execute and evaluate campus wide diversity celebrations. Instructor for “Introduction to the College Experience". Assist with creation of new marketing materials, assisting with social media campaigns.

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  BY YOUR SIDE-Autism Therapy Services

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  Community Outreach/ Marketing

  Serve as a link between BY YOUR SIDE and the community by creating brand awareness and event collaboration opportunities. Establish referral relationships with hospitals, medical groups and pediatricians. Implement the community outreach and marketing strategy to achieve enrollment and marketing goals. Create copy for blog, website, marketing collateral and other business materials.

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  Green Thumb Industries (GTI)

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Community Outreach Coordinator

  Build relationships in the community by educating medical healthcare professionals, community members, and prospective patients about medical cannabis and the application process to obtain a patient card. Create and execute seminars and special events to build awareness of medical cannabis and updates. Process patient applications and renewals. Key Contributions:•Created an outreach program for the Joliet and Naperville dispensaries by holding regular New Patient Seminars to attract patients, special events educating the community about medical cannabis, and programs for current patients. •Established the promotion and education for the new Opioid Alternative Pilot Program through meeting with doctors, medical teams, support groups, and current patients. Led the entire Illinois Outreach team in earning new patients for this program during the launch, due to these initiatives. Show less

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  ForwardWorks Consulting, LLC

  Dec 2021 - now

  Community Engagement Specialist for Social Security's Ticket to Work Program

  Create and maintain relationships with partners in the disability community. Coordinate promotion of the Ticket to Work Program by reaching out to partners whose audience includes people with disabilities, caregivers and strong supporters of the disability community. Write blog posts and success stories for the website and proofread social media posts, outreach plans and external email campaigns.