Austin Blaine Mathew
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Addiction Recovery Care, adept in fostering strong partnerships and driving innovation. Excelled in enhancing community relations and spearheading digital campaigns, leveraging skills in relationship building and effective communication. Demonstrated excellence in team development and strategic marketing, significantly contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Liaison for Western Kentucky
Addiction Recovery Care
2023.01 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners for all counties between Louisville and Paducah.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, developed and managed a team of Community Liaisons to cover 5-7 county regions of Western Kentucky
Community Liaison
Addiction Recovery Care
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Served as a liaison between the community and ARC's recovery center network to ensure client access and open communication with legal parties and referral sources.
- Strengthened community partnerships by organizing and attending collaborative events.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Managed 10-20 new clients each week
- Converted prospects to clients at a 67% success rate
Manager of Digital Communications and Innovation
United Way Of The Ohio Valley
2020.07 - 2022.07
- Supports marketing plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies.
- Successfully designs all company brochures, information literature, donor forms and sponsorship packets.
- Effectively develops and implements virtual campaigns through web and multiple social media platforms.
- Drives marketing efforts by orchestrating mass email, social media and text-to-give platforms.
- Generates new revenue streams by securing multiple sponsorships for organizational events.
- Coordinates, organizes and facilitates special events and projects in Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster Counties.
- Raised over 8 million dollars for community agencies through strong teamwork, collaboration with all staff, and building a network of corporate donors.
Project Coordinator
United Way Of The Ohio Valley
2017.09 - 2020.07
- Successfully developed and launched 2-1-1 Health and Human Resource Hotline in 6 county area.
- Recruited, coordinated and managed up to 500 volunteers for local and regional volunteer projects.
- Facilitated Community Investment volunteer meetings and trainings.
- Created and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies for 2-1-1.
Education
Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Administration
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY12.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05.2021
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School
Owensboro, KY05.2012
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Public and media relations
- Public speaking
- Fast learner
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint , Publisher, G-Suite, Canva, Survey Monkey, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp and MobileCause
- Proficient in Photography and Videography
- Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premier, Wordpress
- Email tracking and click tracing mechanisms
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Lead Liaison for Western Kentucky
Addiction Recovery Care
2023.01 - Current
Community Liaison
Addiction Recovery Care
2022.07 - 2023.01
Manager of Digital Communications and Innovation
United Way Of The Ohio Valley
2020.07 - 2022.07
Project Coordinator
United Way Of The Ohio Valley
2017.09 - 2020.07
Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Administration
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Owensboro Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School
Community Involvement
Currently Serve On
- Leadership Owensboro, Class of 2022
- Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals
- Empowerment Academy, Board Member
- Owensboro Freedom House Steering Committee
- Health coalitions in Daviess, Hancock and Ohio Counties
- Homeless Coalition of the Ohio Valley, Vice Chair
- Feed Seniors Now Committee
- Volunteers Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
- Hunger Relief Steering Committee
- United Way's Tri-state Communications Council
- RiverPark Center Volunteer
Previously Served On
- Daviess County Complete Count Committee
Community Involvement
Currently Serve On
- Audubon Area Community Services - Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, Finance Chair, past Vice President
- Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals
- Addiction Recovery Care's Local Advisory Committee
- Healthy Horizons
- Homeless Coalition of the Ohio Valley, past Chair
Previously Served On/As
- Leadership Owensboro, Class of 2022 - *Leadership Owensboro Member of the Year*
- Daviess County Complete Count Committee
- Empowerment Academy, Grants Chair
- Owensboro Freedom House Steering Committee
- Volunteers Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
- Hunger Relief Steering Committee
- United Way's Tri-state Communications Council
- RiverPark Center Volunteer
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