BRANDI COVIL-FAIRCHILD
Hickory,NC
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness and Dance Teacher
Stretch-N-Grow
08.2024 - Current
- Leads fitness and dance instruction for over one hundred preschool age children in NC Pre-K classrooms and private preschools in the Hickory area
- Introduces fundamentals of ballet to young dancers with an emphasis on mastering routines for both Winter and Spring performances
- Develops strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance and physical fitness
- Adapts to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach Stretch-N-Grow's curriculum to all students
Family Engineer
Household
04.2015 - Current
- Plans household activities, and provides educational support for elementary learning objectives
- Participates in children's elementary school PTA and volunteers in children's classrooms, field days, and educational nights
- Performs cleaning and organization duties
- Oversees financial operations for household of five members
- Tends to childcare responsibilities with empathy and attentiveness towards each child''s unique needs or interests
- Schedules appointments for medical, dental, and self-care needs
Grants Coordinator-Temporary Contract Position
Atlanta Mission
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Compiled research and data for the purpose of writing foundation and corporate grant proposals for funding
- Updated reports and renewal applications for existing grants under Director of Foundations and Corporate Relations
- Maintained prospect and donor files and processed matching gifts records for corporate partnerships
- Authored donor thank you letters
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia State University
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Aided alumni and donor relations, including drafting donor acknowledgement letters, establishing new alumni e-newsletter and other development communications as assigned
- Conducted prospect research by using Raiser's Edge database
- Staffed advisory board meetings and development events
- Collaborated with Development Director to implement direct mail solicitation campaign
- Contributed in the preparation of grant applications and proposals
Development Intern
Kate's Club
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted special event planning for Kate's Club's fundraiser, Cabaret IX
- Procured liquor license and solicited auction items for event
- Interacted with Board or Directors while coordinating with décor, sponsorship and silent auction committees
- Executed digital marketing efforts to include Kate's Club blog, social media updates, email blasts and website updates
- Worked extensively with Tofino (auction/ticketing software), non-profit Quickbooks, and Giftworks software
Private Child Care Provider
Three Atlanta Area Families
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Responsible for the well-being, health, transportation, and safety for several young children
- Created a positive atmosphere for child development by implementing learning games, organizing supervised play, planning educational outings, reading, avoiding conflict situations and nurturing self-esteem
- Ascertained child care requirements such as desired nutrition preferences, medical conditions, restrictions, and personal habits to execute caregiving objectives set by charges' parents
Sales Account Executive
Accu-Tech Corporation
06.2005 - 07.2009
- Provided material pricing, technical support, and leads for contractors and end users specializing in the installation of communication and data products
- Linked the manufacturer and the customer by providing excellent technical knowledge of products and services while determining project specified stock
- Established strong lasting relationships with vendors and clients for the purpose of building sales and securing repeat business
- Recorded orders, located inventory, tracked deliveries to customers, and oversaw material list fulfillment
Technology Consultant
BRINKS HOME TECHNOLOGIES
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Grew and nurtured relationships with builders and sales agents in order to strengthen word-of-mouth advertising
- Trained sales representatives by accompanying new team members to appointments in preparation for sales presentations, and provided guidance in day to day operations and prospecting strategies
- Designed home security, communication, and entertainment solutions to meet the needs of homeowners and residential builders
Banquet Sales Manager
THE CLUBHOUSE AT LENOX
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Managed all aspects of special events ranging from initial contact with client to event operations and delegation of banquet staff
- Increased sales by cold calling, implemented marketing objectives, and followed up with direct mail and in-person visits to local businesses and clients
- Demonstrated an equal ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of client files, contracts, and invoices
Education
Masters of Pubic Administration - Nonprofit Management With Development Emphasis
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Fine Arts
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2001
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Donor Management
- Strong communication
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
Timeline
Fitness and Dance Teacher
Stretch-N-Grow
08.2024 - Current
Family Engineer
Household
04.2015 - Current
Grants Coordinator-Temporary Contract Position
Atlanta Mission
05.2013 - 06.2013
Development Intern
Kate's Club
06.2012 - 12.2012
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia State University
01.2011 - 12.2012
Private Child Care Provider
Three Atlanta Area Families
10.2009 - 08.2012
Sales Account Executive
Accu-Tech Corporation
06.2005 - 07.2009
Technology Consultant
BRINKS HOME TECHNOLOGIES
06.2004 - 06.2005
Banquet Sales Manager
THE CLUBHOUSE AT LENOX
06.2003 - 06.2004
Masters of Pubic Administration - Nonprofit Management With Development Emphasis
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Fine Arts
Clemson University