WORK
EXPERIENCE
TAYLOR COUNTY BANK
Marketing Director | August 2023- May 2024
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Developed and maintained a yearly budget for the marketing team
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Crafted the Taylor County Bank marketing plan including community events, product advertising emphasis in conjunction with differing seasons, promotional materials, etc. while staying within budget
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Developed the 2024 Jack Henry core conversion customer education strategic plan
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Designed and developed educational materials regarding the 2024 Jack Henry core conversion for customers to stay informed on what they should expect, how it would affect the bank operations, and how it would briefly affect their customer experience.
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Oversaw social media strategy and implementation
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Increased social media presence by over 55% across all social media channels
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Worked closely with Thrive Marketing Agency to provide photos and content for the 2024 new website launch
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Created the official TCB Branding Guide to ensure consistency among all advertising channels.
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Lead signage update endeavors
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Wrote and recorded radio spots in conjunction with Q104, 99.9 The Big Dawg, The Rock, and K-Country
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Designed all newspaper ads, in house, in a creative, yet effective manner
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Communicated the brand identity with management and members of the marketing committee
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Conducted market research to stay informed on marketing trends and industry evolutions
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Participated in professional development endeavors in order to maintain industry relevance.Crafted weekly marketing reports that include events, projects, social media analytics, market research, and other items as needed
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Designed and supplied internal promotional items
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Designed and produced promotional materials and displays
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Consulted with local businesses and local media to promote Taylor County Bank and the services and products that they offer
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Collaborated with compliance department to ensure all advertisements are compliant with bank policies and regulations and the state and federal laws
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Organized bank involvement, participation, and or sponsorships in over approximately 200 community events per year
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Attended all community functions, serving as a face of Taylor County Bank
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Created and contributed to the omnichannel experience across all customer touchpoints
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Created, executed, and maintained the social media calendar monthly
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Created, executed, and maintained the community engagement calendar monthly
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Worked with local vendors to achieve the highest quality photography and videography content.
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Collaborated with Campbellsville Independent Schools, KCA, and Taylor County schools to promote early financial literacy
LYDIA B. CREATIVE CO.
OWNER | May 2018- present
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Design marketing materials for small businesses, cities, and non-profit organizations
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Created over 200 logos, branding packages, social media content, etc. for small business owners in Central Kentucky in 2024
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Build and maintain informational websites from the ground up based on a client’s vision,
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Educate clients on website importance and usage, if their purchase does not include website maintenance.
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Created over 15 physical and digital murals and artworks for residents and small businesses on Central Kentucky in 2024
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Design, supply, and build event spaces based on a client’s budget, stylistic preferences, and venue specifications.
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Develop and maintain the yearly budget for operating expenses
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Lead event rehearsal/event day coordination for over 35 events in 2024.
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Client consultations and planning meetings ranging from bi-weekly to monthly, depending on package purchased
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Create a timeline for vendors and client to follow to ensure the event runs smoothly
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Work closely with volunteers, vendors, clients, and community members to ensure the event ran smoothly and performed financially to meet expectations.
Exceeding Self Expectations
SAINT JOSEPH MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER
Annual Fundraising Gala Coordinator | September 2021 to Present (annually)
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Oversee the event from the beginning to conclusion
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Ensure 12-15 vendors are booked and paid
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Obtain 50-60 corporate sponsorships
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Ensure live and silent auction items are obtained
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Create a marketing plan including digital and print materials
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Design invitations, RSVP cards, and online bidding sheets
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Ensure the proper licenses are obtained to run a legal and insured event
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Secure the online bidding software system, Greater Giving
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Manage the event software and website
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Craft a budget and a report each month at the meetings
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Ensure post event reports are completed and submitted
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Building the 2025 Montessori Madness software structure
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Create ticket purchase links
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Create custom receipts
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Create RSVP links
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Entering pre-event sales (sponsorships, tickets)
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Create customer profiles
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Assigning bidder numbers
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Create online bidding silent auction catalog
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Create live-auction preview catalog
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Entering sponsors into online bidding banners
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Create “out-bid” text scripts
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Create bid minimums and maximums
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Build early bidding parameters
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Establish bidding time parameters
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Enter card payments the night of the event
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Run card payment batches the night of the event
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Establish card processing fees
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Input silent auction items that are brought in by families into the software
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Input live auction items that are brought in by families into the software
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Coordinate auction items that are brought in by families
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Ensure that sponsors that purchase full tables have reserved seating sent to their phone
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Attend monthly meetings with the parent board
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Attend weekly meetings with the parent board a mout
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Create a timeline for the event
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Provide financial report
AMERICAN VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION (AVCA)
Events and Promotion Intern | August 2022-December 2022
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Provided support in coordinating the AVCA Annual Convention that is held in conjunction with the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships
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Attended the AVCA Annual Convention in Omaha, Nebraska and assisted with onsite event execution in December 2022.
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Aided in organizing the AVCA auction, which proceeds benefit the AVCA scholarship program.
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Aided in planning the career center for coaches to update their resumes, network with other universities that are hiring for new positions.
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Aided in planning the Phenom Program, a talent recruiting showcase for high school seniors.
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Designed the aesthetic of all awards banquets
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Worked with the logistics team of AV, lighting, and conference space staff to ensure a smooth production the awards banquets
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Aided in crafting the master event schedule and inputting it to the event specific app.
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Designed event signage
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Organized over 200 vendors placement in the Volleyball Marketplace, to allow companies to sell their business to conference attendees.
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Contributed to the development and implementation of marketing plans
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Created over 200 national speaker graphics used for promotion of event
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Collaborated with CHI Conference Center Staff and Hilton Staff
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Served on the VIP event production team
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Served on the DI, DII,DIII All-American Banquet production team
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Held close event communication with American Sports Commentator, Anne Marie Anderson and USA Women's National Volleyball Coach, Karch Kiraly and staff.