Alishea Hixson

Experience

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  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  Aug 2004 - May 2008

  Student Worker

  Assisted the Vice Chancellor, Deans and office staff on day to day task. Responsible for the billing of Echo ads.

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  First Things First

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2015

  Responsible for First Things First successful implementation of all FTF’s special events both development and program (6+ events a year annually raising 400,000+). Recruit, motivate and train staff and volunteers for special events. Work directly with the President and Vice President to manage the implementation plan as well as evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of all special events. Assist in the many annual development task such as telethon, end of the year ask (both print and digital, as well as ways to continue to reach out to donors throughout the year. Responsible for the successful implementation of FTF’s social media plan and web site administration well as overseeing our technology needs present and future for the staff of 12. Show less

  • Director of Special Events

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Event and New Media Coordinator

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2013
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  Chattanooga State Community College

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Adjunct Instructor

  Responsibilities include planning lessons, lecturing, designing quizzes and tests, grading assignments for Personal and College Success classes involving approximately 15 students/semester. Teaching student’s basic concepts for succeeding in college, assisting students in selecting a major, aiding in the advisement and class registration process, and using SCT Banner to communicate with students.

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  National Assocation of Relationship Marriage Educators

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  NARME Conference Logistics Manager

  Responsible for the overall logistics of the conference. Managed a budget of $100,000, web presence, print needs, and negotiated venue contracts as well as plan for future conferences.

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  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  Dec 2015 - Feb 2017

  Developed and managed the annual giving program at UTC. Organized direct mail and email solicitations. Prepared, coordinated, managed, supervised, and administered a 12-station student calling program. Created and implemented the processes for employee interviews, hiring, and reviews. Led the move of the Alumni Offices to a new facility, including coordination of packing and preparation of the new space. Created, promoted, and facilitated events and programs designed to engage the university's alumni community. Focused on the young alumni demographic and Student Alumni Council.

  • Associate Director of Annual Giving

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Tennessee River Gorge Trust

  Feb 2018 - now

  Associate Director

  Serves on the leadership team for the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Develops and implements fundraising initiatives. Provides oversight for administrative operations, fiscal responsibility, organizational performance, and outreach.