Angelle B. Pearce, M.S.
Lafayette,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in business development and community engagement. Expertise in philanthropy with a focus on strategic growth and customer loyalty across various sectors. As Assistant Director at the University of Louisiana, enhanced event planning and promotion while strengthening donor relations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Cajun Campus, LLC
Lafayette, Louisiana
03.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of short-term rental business, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
- Coordinated cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, online bookings, advertising, and finances to enhance online reputation.
Co-Owner
Sugar 'n Spice Children's Academy
Lafayette, Louisiana
Collaborated with co.owners to drive strategic decisions for company growth plan.
Developed strategies that increased customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Provided leadership and guidance to employees, cultivating positive work environment. - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to employees, cultivating a positive work culture.
- Developed strategies to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction, fostering repeat business.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic decisions that shaped company growth.
Assistant Director of Special Events
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Led planning, execution, and promotion of events, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction
- Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive pricing and high-quality services, optimizing event budgets
- Coordinated stewardship and recognition activities, strengthening donor relationships and fostering community support
- Advanced to assistant director from coordinator role
- Certified in Project Management and skilled in Donor Relations and Stewardship
Education
Master of Science - Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Concentrations
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana, LALafayette, Louisiana, LA
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Arts and Political Science Concentrations
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana, LALafayette, Louisiana, LA
Skills
- Business development
- Chauffeur's license
- Community engagement
- Customer relationship management
- Excellent communication skills
- Financial analysis
- Nonprofit and NGO experience
- Public speaking
- Proficient in MS Office
Volunteer Experience
- Parent-Teacher Organization Service Committee, Co-Coordinator
- St. Pius Catholic School Advisory Council, Secretary
- St. Joseph's Diner, cooking and feeding those with food insecurities
- St Pius Parish Council, two terms
- Taught Junior Achievement to elementary students: financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
- Helped our community in many areas including those most vulnerable, people and animals alike experiencing homelessness, early childhood education, road safety, community projects, mental health, food insecurities, low income, and unplanned pregnancies.
- Raised over $10,000 for essential services to those who are experiencing hunger, homelessness, poverty, and situational crisis.
Published Thesis - Title
A Content Analysis of Media Coverage of Female U.S. Senate Candidates from the South
Professional Development
Leadership Lafayette Graduate, XXXIV
Affiliations
Appointed to the Lafayette City-Parish Recreation Advisory Commission by Mayor-President Monique Boulet, 2025 for a four-year term.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Cajun Campus, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Special Events
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01.2016 - 01.2021
Co-Owner
Sugar 'n Spice Children's Academy
Collaborated with co.owners to drive strategic decisions for company growth plan.
Developed strategies that increased customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Provided leadership and guidance to employees, cultivating positive work environment. - Current
Master of Science - Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Concentrations
University of Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Arts and Political Science Concentrations
University of Louisiana