Manager Resume Example Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc

MANAGER

Summary

Seasoned public relations professional with broad experience in communications, fundraising, marketing and public policy. Hands-on leader with a proven track record of motivating and building high-performing teams and coalitions. Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to build rapport and connect diverse individuals and organizations around common goals and initiatives. Offers fresh and innovative approaches to growing organizations, committees, campaigns and more. "JJ exhibits outstanding political judgment with all levels of leaders in the company, community, and in elected roles. She has masterfully handled high profile issues and campaigns. JJ takes initiative and operates with grace under pressure - every time!" - KATHY SEARLE, VP, TEXTRON CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

Accomplishments

American Quarter Horse Foundation (2002) * New Mexico Public Schools (2003) * San Simon Service (2004-2005).

Professional Experience

Manager, 11/2010 to CurrentBell Helicopter, Textron Inc － Fort Worth, TX

Global Government & Community Affairs * Corporate Headquarters Promoted to lead state and local government affairs, charitable giving, community relations and employee volunteerism, as well as develop a strategy to increase the team's scope to include global community and government affairs.
Manage a diverse team of lobbyists, attorneys, protocol & events specialists, global community affairs specialists, US Army Training with Industry fellows, interns, and high-potential employees on rotations.
Oversee nearly $4million in donations and sponsorships aligning with the company's philanthropic priorities of military and veterans support, education, health and human services, and building strong communities.
Lead volunteer programs for volunteer base of over 3,000 employees who exceed 10,000 hours/year of service.
Conducted an in-depth reorganization and rebranding of the Bell Helicopter Political Action Committee, increasing membership by 43% and doubling PAC funds.
Served as industry lead for a state-wide campaign to pass a constitutional amendment allowing local tax authorities the option to grant an extension of the Freeport Exemption for aircraft parts.
Passage of the legislation and ballot initiative gave the state and local authorities a key economic development tool.
Develop public policy priorities for the corporation and work with elected officials on policy issues.
Have successfully negotiated ~$87million in economic development incentives.
Set up community and legislative affairs programs from the ground up for new Bell facilities across the US.
Formed a cross functional education committee to ensure that the most passionate supporters of education at Bell Helicopter work together under one common goal to promote education initiatives across the globe.

Development Officer Marketing Coordinator, 07/2008 to 11/2010West Texas A&M University － Canyon, TX

The campaign successfully raised $50.3 million, exceeding the goal by more than $15 million.
Completed a naming campaign to endow all classroom spaces for the new College of Business building.
Accomplished fundraising goals for capital projects, endowed professorships & programs, and scholarships; fulfilling one of the key objectives for the College of Business to achieve the AACSB accreditation.
Collaborated with leadership to achieve AACSB accreditation, the highest possible accreditation for a COB.
Managed a portfolio of more than 1200 donors and/or prospects.
Proficient in Raiser's Edge.
Special Events and * Office of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Responsible for all special events and stewardship activities for the University's Office of Institutional Advancement which encompasses the foundation, the alumni association, government affairs, media relations and marketing.
Planned and executed the West Texas A&M University Centennial Celebration, including a legislative kick-off at the Texas capitol, alumni events across the state, a black-tie gala and numerous other celebrations.
Successfully chaired event committees consisting of diverse groups of students, faculty, staff and donors.

Marketing Supervisor, 01/2005 to 02/2008Valley TeleCom Group － Wilcox, AZ

Supervised a team of marketing and sales specialists.
Oversaw all marketing campaigns, new product launches, charitable giving, sponsorships and community relations.
Managed company re-branding, including a website, collateral, company signage, commercials, etc.
Lead marketing campaign for launch of fiber-to-the-home television services; exceeded sales targets by 18%.
Developed publicly recognized corporate social responsibility program.

Communications & Public Affairs Manager

Recruited to oversee the strategic direction for internal and external communications for the Military Aircraft Assembly & Delivery Center.
Responsibilities included employee engagement, media relations, special events, public relations, charitable giving, executive communications, crisis communications and the customer experience.
Hosted an average of 150 VIP visitors/year including four start military leaders, congressmen, foreign military officials, heads of state and others.
Served as chief spokesperson for media and public speaking engagements.
Achieved 100% positive media coverage in spite of down-turns in DOD spending.
Worked with Texas legislators on key research and development tax legislation that has allowed the state to be more competitive when recruiting and retaining companies with R&D activities.
Served as chair for a record breaking United Way campaign.
Led the committee to set all time records for both dollars given and participation.
Surpassed donation goal by 22%.
Jeri J.
Cawelti.

Education and Professional Training

Master of Business Administration:2009West Texas A&M University － Canyon, TX

Bachelor of Science:2003West Texas A&M University － Canyon, TX

Professional Affiliations

Leadership Texas Class of 2015 Air Power Foundation SkyBall * Planning Committee 2014 - Present Texas Association of Manufacturers * Board of Directors & Vice-Chair, Aerospace & Defense 2014 - Present North Texas Council of Govts. * Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee 2014 - Present Arlington Chamber of Commerce * Board of Directors & Public Policy Executive Committee 2014 - Present Texas Business Women * Woman to Watch Award Recipient 2013 Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce * Government Affairs Council 2013 - Present North Texas Commission * Government Affairs Council 2013 - Present West Texas A&M University Foundation * Board of Directors 2012 - Present HEB Chamber of Commerce * Board of Directors & Government Affairs Council 2012 - Present

Interests

Past Board Service Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation * Panhandle 20/20 * Junior League of Amarillo * Amarillo Chamber of Commerce

Skills

Army, branding, community relations, competitive, crisis communications, Delivery, direction, Special Events, functional, fundraising, funds, Government, health and human services, leadership, local government, marketing, marketing and sales, media relations, Office, public relations, public speaking, Raiser's Edge, recruiting, research, sales, strategy, strategic, tax, television, website

Additional Information

Past Board Service Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation * Panhandle 20/20 * Junior League of Amarillo * Amarillo Chamber of Commerce

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc
West Texas A&M University
Valley TeleCom Group

School Attended

West Texas A&M University

Job Titles Held:

Manager
Development Officer Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Supervisor
Communications & Public Affairs Manager

Degrees

Master of Business Administration : 2009
Bachelor of Science : 2003

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