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Alexis Porterfield

Hinesville,GA

Summary

Resourceful event coordinator known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, team leadership, and event management. Excels in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional experiences for both internal and external customers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisory Outdoor Recreation Specialist Developmental Detail

Outdoor Recreation
Fort Stewart, GA
03.2025 - Current
  • Organizes, plans, and executes the Warrior Adventure Quest program and special events for Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Outdoor Recreation.
  • Coordinates volunteer recruitment efforts for various outdoor programs.
  • Develops events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Assists in the development of budgets for recreation programs.
  • Provides advice on equipment selection criteria according to program requirements.
  • Implements strategies to improve customer service satisfaction ratings.
  • Assures that proper security measures are taken to safeguard monies, property, equipment and facility.
  • Applies practical knowledge of recreation activities and skills to execute successful programming.

Special Events Assistant

DFMWR
Fort Stewart, GA
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Develops and plans publicity using installation media. Recommends items if supplies, materials, prizes, decorations, refreshments, and equipment are needed for program functions.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, caterers, and entertainment providers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors, and community leaders.
  • Assures that proper security measures are taken to safeguard monies, property, equipment, and facility.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of event plans, including timelines and budgets.
  • Managed guest lists, registration processes and seating arrangements for special events.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements, minimizing risk and liability.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to facilitate event sponsorships and partnerships, increasing event funding.
  • Analyzed feedback from attendees after each event in order to improve future experiences.
  • Facilitated 12 large-scale events and assisted in 15 small-scale program-based events impacting over 280,000 attendees.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

School Age Center
Fort Stewart, GA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
  • Planned, coordinated, and conducted activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
  • Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
  • Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provided program options for children with special requirements.
  • Monitored participant behavior, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
  • Helped maintain accurate records of attendance, progress reports.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to children in a recreational setting.
  • Assisted with the coordination of field trips for participants.
  • Adapted existing activities based on participant needs or requests.

Agricultural Competitions Manager

State Fair of West Virginia
Lewisburg, WV
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated the arrival, judging, and departure of 2,000 live and static exhibits from over 1,300 exhibitors during the 10-day annual fair.
  • Created and maintained databases that house sensitive exhibitor, judging personnel, superintendent, and employee information.
  • Hired and managed over 40 support personnel for the duration of the fair, along with managing 4 seasonal employees for the summer, and 1 intern for the full year.
  • Distributed over $120,000 of premium monies to exhibitors.
  • Created and maintained agricultural education curriculum and outreach programs year-round.
  • Managed the coordination and distribution of the State Fair scholarship fund.
  • Assisted in the coordination outside of Fair events that include music festivals, private rentals, Christmas light displays, and community outreach events.
  • Served as a proxy for the CEO of the organization on fundraiser committees.

Education

Agricultural Education - Professional Services Track

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical University
06.2025

Associates of Applied Science - General Agriculture

North Carolina State University
05.2022

Skills

  • Program development
  • Budget management
  • Public relations
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Event planning
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Safety awareness

Activities

  • Fort Stewart Garrison Award of Excellence, FY25 Q1 Awardee, Awarded the Garrison Award of Excellence for actions while serving as a recreation specialist for Fort Stewart Special Events.
  • Fort Stewart Child and Youth Services Parent Advisory Board Representative, 10/01/23 - 05/01/24, Served as a School Age Center representative on the Fort Stewart Child and Youth Services Parent Advisory Board. Attended meetings and educated parents on the activities and projects occurring in the center.
  • Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Professional Development Day Chair, Winter of 2023/2024, Served as the chair of the February 2024 CYS Professional Development Day alongside a committee of 20 representatives for 400 Child and Youth Services employees.
  • Carnegie Hall Workshop Instructor, Spring of 2023, Through partnership with Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV, I taught a series of classes on making creative items out of recycled materials to over 60 elementary aged students.
  • WV One Health Seminar Participant, Spring of 2022, Participated in the WV One Health Seminar as a spokesperson for the State Fair of West Virginia to discuss zoonotic disease outbreak containment.
  • Altria Agricultural Institute Award of Excellence, 2021-2022 School Year, Scholarship reserved for rising seniors in NCSU's Agricultural Institute who display excellence in their studies.
  • Delta Tau Alpha Inductee, 2021-2022 School Year, National agricultural honors society. Inducted Fall of 2021.

Affiliations

  • Fort Stewart Garrison Award of Excellence

FY25 Q1 Awardee

Awarded the Garrison Award of Excellence for actions while serving as a irecreation specialist for Fort Stewart Special Events.

  • Fort Stewart Child and Youth Services Parent Advisory Board Representative

October 2023-May 2024

Served as a School Age Center representative on the Fort Stewart Child and Youth Services Parent Advisory Board. Attended meetings and educated parents on the activities and projects occurring in the center.

  • Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Professional Development Day Chair

Winter of 2023/2024

Served as the chair of the February 2024 CYS Professional Development Day alongside a committee of 20 representatives for 400 Child and Youth Services employees.

  • Carnegie Hall Workshop Instructor

Spring of 2023

Through partnership with Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV, I taught a series of classes on

making creative items out of recycled materials to over 60 elementary aged students.

  • WV One Health Seminar Participant

Spring of 2022

Participated in the WV One Health Seminar as a spokesperson for the State Fair of West Virginia to discuss zoonotic disease outbreak containment.

  • Altria Agricultural Institute Award of Excellence

2021-2022 School Year

Scholarship reserved for rising seniors in NCSU’s Agricultural Institute who display

excellence in their studies.

  • Delta Tau Alpha Inductee

2021-2022 School Year

National agricultural honors society. Inducted Fall of 2021.

Timeline

Supervisory Outdoor Recreation Specialist Developmental Detail

Outdoor Recreation
03.2025 - Current

Special Events Assistant

DFMWR
05.2024 - 06.2025

Child and Youth Program Assistant

School Age Center
09.2023 - 05.2024

Agricultural Competitions Manager

State Fair of West Virginia
01.2022 - 07.2023

Agricultural Education - Professional Services Track

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical University

Associates of Applied Science - General Agriculture

North Carolina State University

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