Amy Thomas
Bay City,MI
Summary
Results-driven leader with 15 years in partnership building and community engagement. Developed outreach initiatives and sponsorships that unite organizations and enhance educational programs. Delivered impactful presentations to large audiences while facilitating community programs. Known for strong relationship-building and effective project management from concept to execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Women In Leadership
Great Lakes Bay, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Served on executive board to enhance leadership programming, networking events, and community initiatives for women professionals.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Organized programs to foster professional development, collaboration, and mentorship.
- Assist in planning conferences and leadership events attended by 75+ participants.
- Facilitate community connections between local businesses, leaders, and organizations.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Believe + Inspire Beauty
Bay City, Michigan
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives with local businesses, nonprofits, and organizations to strengthen community ties.
- Planned and executed large-scale events, including fashion shows and vendor markets, attracting 75 to 1,000 participants.
- Organized community programs and social media campaigns, increasing program participation and awareness.
- Managed social media campaigns to foster connections with target audiences.
- Built relationships with chambers of commerce and business leaders to enhance partnerships and engagement.
- Managed volunteers, vendors, and logistics for seamless program execution.
- Tracked attendance and community engagement metrics to evaluate effectiveness and inform future event planning.
District Manager
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Saginaw, Michigan
04.2006 - 01.2022
- Managed and mentored a team of 40+ representatives, supporting growth, training, and leadership development.
- Led regional training sessions and presentations on sales development, leadership skills, and goal achievement.
- Organized large-scale sales events and community presentations generating over $1M in annual revenue.
- Increased membership through recruitment and mentorship of new representatives.
- Coordinated marketing strategies that enhanced brand visibility and sales performance.
- Coordinated community-based events and hosted educational workshops for team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Baker College
Flint, MI05-2022
Skills
- Sponsorship & Program Management
- Event planning
- Community Outreach & Partnerships
- Nonprofit Collaboration
- Project Coordination & Organization
- Community marketing
- Public speaking
- Storytelling
- Relationship building
- Social media engagement
- Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Timeline
President
Women In Leadership
01.2023 - Current
Community Engagement Coordinator
Believe + Inspire Beauty
08.2022 - 02.2026
District Manager
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
04.2006 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Baker College