Abigail Carter
Summary
Dynamic community and partnerships specialist with 4+ years of experience leading large-scale community programs, supporting creators, and driving engagement across digital and live platforms. Experienced in both creator-side and organizational leadership, including serving as a Twitch Affiliate streamer, Twitch Rivals talent, and content collaborator, while also directing operations and youth/family programming at a large nonprofit. Skilled in creator support, partnership building, event execution, social media growth, and influencer collaboration. Passionate about empowering creators, staying ahead of cultural trends, and building inclusive communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs Director, Youth & Family Services
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2024 - Current
- Plan and execute large-scale community events with 30+ external vendors and 12 internal teams, overseeing all aspects from outreach to execution.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals, strengthening engagement and visibility.
- Lead operations and administration across multiple centers, supervising staff, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and aligning programs with strategic goals.
- Recruit, train, and mentor program associates and volunteers, driving career growth and retention.
- Champion inclusion initiatives, creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, and fostering belonging.
Short Form Media Manager (Seasonal)
Charm City Ballet
01.2023 - Current
- Film, edit, and manage short-form content to promote performances, collaborating with directors and dancers.
- Researched trends in ballet and broader short-form media, optimizing content for target demographics.
- Grew social media from 320 to 4,700+ followers, averaging 11K+ views per video, with top content reaching 3M+ viewers.
Content Creator & Twitch Affiliate (Part-Time)
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Stream as a Twitch Affiliate, building community engagement and participating in Minecraft Championships (MCC).
- Served on Twitch Rivals MCC as talent during TwitchCon Rotterdam.
- Hosted Dungeons & Dragons livestream events, bringing creators from different areas of Twitch together as first-time players and delivering entertaining productions.
- Collaborated in the Minecraft creator space as both a player and event/player manager.
- Organized an impromptu TwitchCon Rotterdam creator card game with 60+ creators, big and small, that lasted over the entire weekend, fostering cross-community collaboration.
- Attend TwitchCon NA & EU annually to network, strengthen partnerships, and stay current on creator trends.
Operations Director
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed operations of a center serving 6,000+ member units, managing three departments and a team of 54 associates.
- Designed and executed fundraising campaigns, raising $21,000 in one month for Send a Kid to Camp.
- Led community-based events for 200–2,500 participants, increasing local engagement and impact.
- Oversaw departmental budgets, including salaries, supplies, and events, ensuring financial accountability.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship to associates to support career development and team success.
Family Center Operations Associate
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Built strong relationships with members through tailored onboarding, engagement, and support.
- Collaborated on daily operations, special events, and fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored and trained staff, promoting efficiency, teamwork, and a positive community-driven culture.
- Oversaw youth, aquatic, and fitness programming while ensuring compliance, safety, and program quality.
Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- Creator & Influencer Relations
- Social Media Strategy & Growth
- Event & Community Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Training
- Fundraising & Campaign Management
- Budgeting & Program Oversight
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Verbal and written communication
- Non-profit management
- Creativity and innovation
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Programs Director, Youth & Family Services
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2024 - Current
Short Form Media Manager (Seasonal)
Charm City Ballet
01.2023 - Current
Operations Director
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2023 - 01.2024
Content Creator & Twitch Affiliate (Part-Time)
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
Family Center Operations Associate
YMCA of Central Maryland
01.2021 - 01.2023
Anne Arundel Community College
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