About Me
Current Position
Manager of Finance and External Relations at The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Polymer Science and Engineering
Job duties include:
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Managing Multiple Budgets and Accounts
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Managing Several Cost Centers
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Managing Foundation Accounts and Endowment Funds
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Scholarship
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Recruiting Budget and Funds
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Accounts Payable/Receivable
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Budgeting and Forecasting
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Marketing,
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Webmaster
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Contract Negotiations
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Grant Proposal
- Digital Marketing
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Advertising,
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Social Media Relations and Presence
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Accounting
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Web Development, Assessment and Improvement
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Branding
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Media Relations and Press Partnerships
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Business Partnerships
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Editor in Chief | Annual Waterborne Symposium Proceedings Book | 2011 - Current
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Oversee Management of The Waterborne Symposium
Motto
Experiences not things. Gratitude above all. Love dogs. Be kind. Drink Prosecco. Travel.
Favorite Quote
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out."
Author - Robert Collier
The Waterborne Symposium
The Waterborne Symposium | 2017-2020
Senior Program Manager
The Waterborne Symposium | 2010 -2017
Program Manager
The Waterborne Symposium | 2010-Current
Editor in Chief - Annual Proceedings of the International Waterborne, High-solids and Powder Coatings Symposium
Managerial Roles
The University of Southern Mississippi | School of Polymer Science and Engineering | 2020 - Current
Manager of Finance and External Relations
The University of Southern Mississippi | School of Polymer Science and Engineering | 2017 - 2020
Lab Manager - Storey Research Group
The Nicolette Company | Hattiesburg, MS | 2009 -2010
Assistant Manager
Website Experience
The University of Southern Mississippi | School of Polymer Science and Engineering | 2014 - 2017
Web Administrator
The University of Southern Mississippi | School of Polymer Science and Engineering | 2011 - 2017
Web Master - The Sidney Lauren Learning Center
The Waterborne Symposium | 2010 - Current
Website Developer and Administrator. www.waterbornesymposium.com
Freelance Web Design | 2017 - Current
Website Development and Assesment
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi | Masters in Human Capital Development with an Emphasis on Instructional Technology and Design | 2019 - Current
Graduate School
The University of Southern Mississippi | Bachelor Degree in Finance and Banking | 2015 - 2019
Undergraduate School
The University of Southern Mississippi | Bachelor Degree in Marketing | 2012- 2017
Undergraduate School
Certifications
Digital Event Strategist Certification | PCMA | 2020
Social Media Marketing for Businesses Certification | ExpertRating Inc. | 2019
Microsoft Excel Certification | I2018
Project Management Certification | ExpertRating Inc | 2020
Event Management Certification | CVENT Inc | 2020
Manageing Projects with Microsoft Teams | LinkedIn | 2020
Suzuki Piano Teacher Certification | Suzuki Association of Americas | 1998
Volunteer Experience
Festival Worker
Company Name Beignet Fest
Dates volunteered 2019 – Present
Volunteer duration 1 yr
Cause Children
Beignet Fest is held annually the first Saturday in October from 10 am to 6 pm at the Festival Grounds at New Orleans City Park. From traditional sweet treats covered in powdered sugar to savory options bursting with seafood, cheese and more, Beignet Fest features more than 30 beignet dishes from some of New Orleans' best restaurants, caterers and food trucks. In true NOLA style, the festival also features live, local music performances, a Kid's Village, Artist Market and VIP Experience. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Tres Doux Foundation, which was created to raise awareness and funds for autism programs.
20th Anniversary Event
Company Name THE GREATER PINEBELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Dates volunteered Jan 2017 – Jan 2018
Volunteer duration 1 yr 1 mo
Cause Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Business Plan for 20th Anniversary Event. Logo Design, promotional materials design, registration software.
Event Website and Eventbright Invitations.
Formulated 6 Month Business Plan for Growth
Company Name DIY Doggywash
Dates volunteered Jan 2017 – May 2017
Volunteer duration 5 mos
Cause Animal Welfare
Project description
Business plan for the DIY Doggywash in Hattiesburg, MS.
Included design of new website, marketing and 6 month plan for growth.
Sales
Company Name Bead for Life
Dates volunteered 2000 – Present
Volunteer duration 20 yrs
Cause Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
https://www.beadforlife.org/frontpage/us
We believe every woman has within her a spark of purpose, possibility and pride. At BeadforLife, we ignite opportunities for women living on less than a dollar a day to become self-sustaining entrepreneurs, finding within themselves the power to transform their lives. And we help women all over the world engage meaningfully in the fight against extreme poverty, finding within themselves the power to change the world.
Volunteer
Company Name Bayview Senior Citizen Assisted Living
Dates volunteered 2002 – 2006
Volunteer duration 4 yrs
Cause Social Services
http://www.bayviewkodiak.com/
Musical Entertainment at Senior Center
Group Leader
Company Name Awana Club
Dates volunteered 1997 – 2001
Volunteer duration 4 yrs
Cause Children
Lead Pianist
Company Name Diamond Boulevard Baptist Church
Dates volunteered 1998 – 2001
Volunteer duration 3 yrs
Church accompanist, Choir accompanist, special music
Pianist
Company Name Grace Baptist Church
Dates volunteered 1986 – 1997
Volunteer duration 11 yrs
Church accompanist, Choir accompanist, special music