Dynamic and proactive professional poised to apply sharp analytical and research skills. Proficient in event planning, media relations, and driving business development. Possesses exceptional communication skills, coupled with a comprehensive grasp of the communications industry and project management. Known for outstanding management and organizational abilities to oversee multiple, concurrent projects. Driven by a passion for assembling and guiding efficient, high-performing teams.
Hi, I’m
Arnee' Odoms
Communications and Compliance Professional
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Overview
7
years of post-secondary education
6
years of professional experience
Education
Birmingham School Of LawBirmingham, AL
J.D. from Law
01.2019 - 05.2022
University Overview
University Of MontevalloMontevallo, AL
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
01.2015 - 12.2018
University Overview
A. H. Parker High SchoolBirmingham, AL
High School Diploma
2011
University Overview
Skills
- Leadership
- Risk Management Strategies
- Business Operations
- Entrepreneurial
- Team training and development
- Policy and program development
- Research and trend analysis
- Brand building
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Corporate Communications
- Market Analysis
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Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
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Work History
The Birmingham PromiseBirmingham, Alabama
Senior Communications and Development Manager
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed communications strategies to drive over 100,000 views on television and print..
- Coordinated advocacy relations meetings and prepared necessary materials in advance.
- Evaluated campaign effectiveness to determine return on investment.
- Supported strategic plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication policies.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity. - Devised content calendar and created social media content across multiple platforms.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and mitigating negative press.
- Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
The Birmingham PromiseBirmingham, Alabama
Internship Program Manager
02.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Implemented account diagnostics, relationship analysis and engagement execution with current stakeholders.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
Increase awareness of program benefits to school leaders. - Deepen relationships with all stakeholders and enhance relationships with necessary influencers.
Create assets that are relatable to all stakeholders.
The World Games 2022 via LRYBirmingham, Alabama
Director of Plaza Volunteer Operations
07.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Independent Contractor
- Designed volunteer handbook and established volunteer networking group to address specific issues.
- Conducted volunteer interviews and assessments to screen qualified volunteers for position.
- Oversaw volunteer development through in-depth trainings, workshops and other learning opportunities.
- Spearheaded the World Games Talent Search for preform in the World Games Plaza on the sound stage.
- Lead DE&I training on behalf of the Vice President of Community Engagement
- Promoted volunteer program through social media platforms.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
BVM Capacity Building Institute Birmingham , Alabama
Alabama State Coordinator
03.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Reviewed more than 50 grant applications in 1 year.
Managed grant account of over $400,000. - Strategized for social media content regarding events in Alabama.
- Managed distribution of $300,000 in mini grants for year 2020
- Plan, Executed and Organized statewide and regional bus tours.
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Big Communications
Contract Public Affairs Account Executive
11.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Worked with marketing department on branding strategies.
- Forged strong community and corporate relationships to further public relations goals.
- Managed service projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans and executing community outreach.
- Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement.
- Created unified messaging of public affairs efforts in conjunction with advertising campaigns by working closely with marketing peers.
- Developed team communications and information for status meetings.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Planned, Managed, and Executed operations contacting 42,500 households.
- Managed correspondence with over organizations, including state agencies, non profits and local governments.
CBG Strategies
Community Engagement Manager
12.2017 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Lead efforts to engage property residents that resulted in 45% increase in attendance of town hall that supported efforts to receive a sizeable grant.
- Analyzed data to assess performance of different statements, posts and campaigns
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes
- Wrote agendas and notes and sent out automatic notifications for upcoming meetings
- Documented and analyzed performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services
- Acted as main point of contact between management, residential staffs and external community
- Produced and distributed videos and other content for digital use
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision
Timeline
Senior Communications and Development Manager
The Birmingham Promise
01.2023 - Current
Internship Program Manager
The Birmingham Promise
02.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Plaza Volunteer Operations
The World Games 2022 via LRY
07.2021 - 07.2022
Alabama State Coordinator
BVM Capacity Building Institute
03.2020 - 11.2021
Contract Public Affairs Account Executive
Big Communications
11.2019 - 04.2020
Birmingham School Of Law
J.D. from Law
01.2019 - 05.2022
Community Engagement Manager
CBG Strategies
12.2017 - 11.2019
University Of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
01.2015 - 12.2018
A. H. Parker High School
High School Diploma