Associate Director Of Alumni Relations Resume Example Middle Tennessee State University

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Professional Summary

Alumni Relations professional with 21.5 years of combined experience in alumni engagement, event and philanthropy work. Technically-savvy with outstanding skills in relationship building, communication, creative programming, event design/execution and philanthropy and the role they collectively play in advancing the support of the University.

Skills

Extremely detail oriented
Self motivated project manager
Innovative "outside of the box" thinker
Student friendly

Exceptional communicator
Takes pride in relationship building
Optimistic team management approach
Flexible, fast learner

Work History

04/2004 to Current

Associate Director of Alumni Relations Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Oversaw implementation and design of new alumni website (iModules) & two redesigns
Responsible for website and content management, event management and member management using iModules
Responsible for email campaign and marketing (all alumni email blasts and newsletters)
Created and manage all social media for MTSU alumni: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
Adviser for MTSU Student Ambassadors (official hosts of MTSU)
Manage alumni travel program
Plan and execute events at GoDaddy Bowl, New Orleans Bowl and Armed Forces Bowl
Manage Awards program (Distinguished Alumni) and created True Blue Citations of Distinction awards program;
Created and Manage Alumni Legacy Scholarship program
Planned and executed the MTSU Centennial Blue Tie Gala (formal event for 1200 guests) with event under budget
Planned and executed the MTSU Centennial Campaign Dinner- Staff Liason to Board of Directors committees
Search Committee Chairman for Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator position
Served as Interim Director while current Director was on extended maternity leave

12/1998 to 04/2004

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Coordinated all alumni-related Homecoming activities (parades, reunions, on field recognition, tailgates)
Developed and executed Alumni Legacy Golf Tournament which raised money for scholarships
Created and executed the Golden Raiders Society reunions program
Planned and executed alumni events, reunions, tailgates, etc.
Co-Advisor of MTSU Student Ambassadors (official MTSU hosts)
Design & implement alumni web page using Dreamweaver 4
Design all marketing related materials
Develop, implement & expand membership programming for Alumni Chapters in geographical regions within & outside Tennessee
Designed and implemented new program "Alumni 101" - educating Deans & Departments about reaching their alumni
Volunteer recruitment and management of alumni volunteers
Coordinated & monitored all alumni chapter scholarships
Designed & implemented Alumni Leadership Conference
Designed & implemented all mailings, records & correspondence relating to chapter development
Graphic design of alumni mailings such as advertisements, newsletters, invitations, certificates, etc using QuarkXpress & Microsoft Publisher & Adobe Photoshop

02/1995 to 11/1998

Development Director Outlook Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee

Responsible for agency fundraising budget
Responsible for all fundraising special events (8-10 per year) including all aspects of event development, execution and management
Plan and execute signature event "Incredible Edible Chocolate Festival" - 2 day festival plus kick-off Gala
Coordinate & implement agency marketing plan including developing sponsorship plans
Identify, cultivate and solicit support for all agency events and activities
Develop grant proposals for submission to corporations & foundations
Coordinate employee payroll deduction
Represent agency in community & coordinate all board of director activities
Chairman of Board of Directors Development Committee

Education

1992

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
University of Kentucky - Lexington, Kentucky
Charter member of Sigma Kappa sorority, Officer in Student Activities Board, Kentucky Kernel staff and Team UK Admissions staff

Volunteering

TEDxNashville
Social Media Team
October 2016 - March 2017
Utilized all social media platforms to market the TEDxNashville experience pre-event.
Live tweeted the experience of event day.

Speaker
Frequently requested speaker on social media integrity for college students and social media for organizations.
Also a requested speaker at Chamber of Commerce Women's Conference on the topic of Pinterest for Business.

Sigma Kappa Sorority
Collegiate Public Relations Coordinator - District 3
January 2015 - present
Assist 15 chapters in the southeast district on communication and marketing.
Monitors chapter communication pieces to ensure consistency and the appropriate use of visual standards and registered marks.
Educates the Sigma Kappa membership on the benefits, importance, and proper use of Sigma Kappa's visual identity
Educate the Sigma Kappa membership on the benefits, importance, and methods of positive public relations
Serve as a resource for developing a chapter marketing plan to promote positive campus image
Educate members on event publicity, press releases, branding, and informal PR ideas (t-shirt days, tabling, etc.)
Provide tools/help to keep website and social media up-to-date
Coaches chapters and officers on how to manage social media issues
Help develop PR plan as it pertains to recruitment
Redesign and repopulate Sigma Kappa Pinterest Page

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