Bennie "Ben'Josiah" Blackwell
Dayton
Summary
Event coordinator with expertise in managing on-site operations and enhancing client satisfaction. Proficient in creating detailed event timelines and resolving issues for seamless execution. Consistently delivers high-quality experiences across various events.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Faith Temple PCOG
Dayton
10.2021 - Current
- Developed outreach programs to engage community members and promote church activities.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for events and service projects within the congregation.
- Facilitated communication between church leaders and community organizations for collaboration.
- Designed promotional materials to enhance visibility of outreach efforts in the community.
- Assisted in planning and executing community service events aligned with church mission.
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Participated in planning meetings with internal teams regarding upcoming outreach initiatives.
- Designed flyers, brochures, newsletters, and other materials to advertise programs or services offered by the organization.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
- Coordinated volunteers for outreach efforts in the community.
- Assisted in developing strategies for assessing effectiveness of outreach efforts.
- Communicated regularly with staff members to ensure that all outreach materials were up-to-date and accurate.
- Collaborated with other departments on projects related to marketing and public relations efforts.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
- Oversaw fundraising activities and preparation of public relations materials.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
Event Coordinator
Catered By Chaniece
Columbus
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained event timelines to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed on-site operations during events to facilitate a seamless experience.
- Resolved issues promptly during events to maintain client satisfaction and engagement.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all catered events.
- Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
Procurement Manager
Sony/ATV
Nashville
03.1998 - Current
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to align procurement initiatives with business goals.
- Led supplier performance reviews to enhance quality and service levels across the supply chain.
- Trained team members on best practices in procurement and vendor management techniques.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
Education
Intermediate Certificate - Sociology
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration And Management
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV06-2018
Skills
- Outreach program development
- Community engagement
- Volunteer coordination
- Promotional design
- Fundraising strategies
- Event management
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Continuous improvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Eligibility assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Faith Temple PCOG
10.2021 - Current
Event Coordinator
Catered By Chaniece
06.2020 - Current
Procurement Manager
Sony/ATV
03.1998 - Current
Intermediate Certificate - Sociology
University of Chicago
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration And Management
Glenville State University