Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, excelling in strategic planning and financial management. Successfully grew net assets over 1,100% while overseeing impactful programs and volunteer initiatives. Adept at board governance and fostering community partnerships to drive revenue generation and organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President and CEO
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
12.2014 - Current
Oversee the management and daily operations of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina serving 39,000 students annually with over 1,200 volunteers.
Oversee the organizations management team and responsible for board development, programs, and fundraising.
Oversaw two mergers of 23 counties to 43 from the Charleston and Greenville markets.
Helped create efficiencies using database and CRM system to better serve clients and staff.
Helped create volunteer virtual training program for over 1,200 volunteers.
Oversee a yearly budget of over $1,500,000, and have grown net assets from $190,000 to over $2,300,000.
Oversaw implementation and fundraising drive to bring JA Finance Park and JA BizTown Mobile units to South Carolina
Manage a state board of directors of 25, as well as 3 district boards with 25 board members.
Oversaw a 3 year strategic plan, including metrics that the organization is measured on yearly basis, including a new governance model.
Manage the staff of Junior Achievement and provide tools need to perform their job.
Serve as the organizations point of contact with community leaders from the counties.
Work with the State Superintendent, District Administration, School Administrators and Educators to implement JA programs within schools and districts.
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has received the JAUSA 5-star designation 9 years in a row.
Executive Director
The Original Six Foundation
09.2012 - 12.2014
Company Overview: Founded in 2011 by Chairman of the Board, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley
Oversee the management and daily operations of The Original Six Foundation.
Oversee the planning and execution of all program events for the Foundation, from health and job fairs to fundraising events.
Oversaw a 5 year strategic planning process and has begun that implementation.
Manage volunteers who provide services for all programming (Over 500 volunteers in 2014).
Oversee the Board of Directors – 15 executives from across the state of South Carolina.
Oversee a yearly budget, over $500,000 operating budget yearly.
Oversee all marketing and promotional material for the organization.
Serve as the organizations point of contact with community leaders from the counties.
Tennessee Residence Manager
Office of the First Lady of Tennessee
04.2011 - 09.2012
Oversee the daily operations of the Residence for the First Family.
Oversee the planning and execution of all events at the Residence including fundraising events, state dinners, private receptions, etc. (Over 100 events per year).
Manage the Residence Staff of twelve employees on a daily basis.
Serve as the First Lady’s staff assigned to the Tennessee Residence Foundation which is a 501(c)3 that raises funds for Renovation and Restoration projects.
Manage all projects at the Residence, including the Landscape Renovation Plan
Work alongside the boards of the Residence Commission and Foundation to help preserve and restore the Tennessee Residence.
Private Client Relationship Manager
First Tennessee Bank
08.2009 - 04.2011
Partner with clients to understand their financial history and help them meet their financial goals.
Successfully managed a book of business focusing on individuals with $150,000 in income and $500,000 in investable assets.
Managed a book of business with 100 plus clients.
Executive Relocation Specialist of Private Client Financial Services
First Tennessee Bank
02.2008 - 08.2009
Assisted in the implementation of a program aligned with the Private Client Strategy to help new citizens become acclimated with Nashville and through that gain their banking relationship.
Partnered with major companies, including healthcare companies and law firms to offer a welcoming experience to new Nashville residents (worked with over 50 companies).
Created and implemented a relocation strategy for the Middle Tennessee Market to increase First Tennessee’s visibility as a bank of choice.
Coordinator of Work Place Banking and Business Development
First Tennessee Bank
04.2006 - 02.2008
Planned and Oversaw 2 to 3 events a week from financial education to client entertainment events.
Created and maintained department internal website.
Education
Master - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Skills
Strategic planning
Financial management
Revenue generation
Program development and implementation
Database management
Volunteer management
Board governance
Accomplishments
JAUSA Charles R. Hook Award Finalist for National President of the Year 2024
Columbia Business Journal Women of Influence Honoree 2019
Middle Tennessee State Alumni Association Young Alumni of the Year 2017-2018
Martha C. Edens ZTA Community Service Award 2016
Zeta Tau Alpha National Certificate of Merit 2014
Tennessee Zeta Tau Alpha Outstanding Alumnae 2012
Nashville’s Top 30 under 30 Honoree 2011
Sherry Glover Community Service Award 2010
Nashville CABLE Rising Star Award - 2010
Affiliations
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Housing Coloration Board of Directors - Secretary-Treasurer
Junior League of Columbia - President
Middle Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (President 2012-2013)
South Carolina Association of Nonprofits
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President and CEO
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
12.2014 - Current
Executive Director
The Original Six Foundation
09.2012 - 12.2014
Tennessee Residence Manager
Office of the First Lady of Tennessee
04.2011 - 09.2012
Private Client Relationship Manager
First Tennessee Bank
08.2009 - 04.2011
Executive Relocation Specialist of Private Client Financial Services
First Tennessee Bank
02.2008 - 08.2009
Coordinator of Work Place Banking and Business Development