Alsiha Hagler

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local merchants, addressing their needs and concerns to enhance downtown business success.

•Act as a liaison between merchants and the organization, ensuring effective communication and support.

• Design and implement downtown programs, such as "Take It Outside" and "Grounds for Discussion," to engage downtown stakeholders, attract visitors and foster community interaction.

• Coordinate and execute various festivals, special events, and parades, managing vendor relations, logistics, layout planning, and day-of execution

• Participate in community events and programs to promote downtown initiatives and strengthen community ties.

• Spearhead marketing ideas to enhance the downtown area and support local businesses.

• Collaborate with various organizations to develop and implement new ideas for community improvement.

• Develop partnerships with local organizations and businesses, securing sponsorships and collaborations to support market events and programs.

• Coordinated all aspects of events with for- and non-profit clients and vendors at The Kemp Center for the Arts and The Forum including building tours, invoicing, layout, logistics, setup/breakdown, posted event follow-ups • Financial oversight of all event-related activity, including quoting, invoicing, and collections • Generated revenue streams from facility rentals at The Kemp and The Forum

• Developed Building Usage Reports for monthly board meetings highlighting all activity at The Kemp and The Forum

• Effectively communicated with Programming and Development to ensure the facility is available to meet the needs of the Arts Council mission

• Scheduled and managed building attendant and maintenance staff to facilitate exceptional customer service for all guests during events

• Led and developed maintenance staff to ensure both historical buildings are maintained in a safe, clean, and esthetic condition

• Supported missions of other non-profit organizations through collaboration

• Remained composed and confident while working under pressure, multitasking, or handling stressful situations

• Worked directly with vendors, sponsors, nonprofits, and entertainers to provide the best Farmers Market experience for attendees

• Planned, coordinated, and executed Farmers Market special event and weekly market details including assigning booths, market layout, vendor relationships, event logistics, entertainment bookings, licensure, insurance, and permits

• On site management of the Farmers Market

• Managed all vendor applications, communications, scheduling, and reporting in accordance with current policies and procedures

• Developed evaluations to assess the strengths of the Farmers Market and identify areas of improvement

• Consulted vendors on ways to maximize their presence at the Farmers Market

• Promoted the Farmers Market through preparation of editorial content for Marketing Director and other promotional materials, social media, and other communication platforms

• Developed new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization

• Sought nonprofit partnerships to strengthen community outreach efforts

•Attended monthly board and vendor meetings

• Partnered with the business owner to develop and implement strategic growth plans

• Monitored industry trends and developments to stay competitive

• Established and maintained strong vendor relationships

• Managed all aspects of inventory, including procurement and stock control

• Designed and executed visual merchandising strategies

• Led staff development initiatives, including interviews, training, and ongoing education to enhance team skills

• Fostered community relations and represented the store at local events

• Planned and executed store events to drive engagement and sales

• Ensured accurate financial operations through rigorous checks and balances on cash flow