Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Involvement & Awards
Timeline
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Chelsea Hixson

Argyle,TX

Summary

Motivated and personable professional with an enthusiastic interest in utilizing social media to connect caregivers of neurodivergent children with life-changing resources.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Teacher

Argyle Independent School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Market Developer

Rodan & Fields
07.2016 - Current
  • Implement innovative sales techniques to acquire new clients.
  • Devise creative social media marketing materials, capturing audience attention and communicating key brand messages effectively.
  • Provide excellent customer service by recommending products, trouble-shooting technological difficulties, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve problems.

Co-Owner

Buckskin Betty LLC
06.2015 - Current
  • Collaborate with co-owner to design southwestern-inspired heirloom quality jewelry pieces.
  • Meticulously follow beading patterns requiring superior attention to detail.
  • Manage sales platform on Etsy.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Photograph and market products on social media.

Community Outreach Manager

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CO-WY Chapter
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • Produced and implemented strategies in the Southern Colorado region to solicit direct gifts, gifts in-kind, and event teams and participants to meet annual goals and objectives.
  • Managed the tactical planning and logistical implementation of Walk MS Colorado Springs and Pueblo events and their corresponding budgets.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain fundraising platforms and CMS pages
  • Established relationships, partnerships and alliances with community organizations and agencies to promote the NMSS mission and meet fundraising expectations.
  • Worked in conjunction with the Chapter's development department to establish communication and marketing initiatives and materials to advance fund development.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers to support development activities.

Community Relationship Manager

American Cancer Society
01.2011 - 04.2012
  • Provided the vision and strategic direction for Relay For Life and Climb to Conquer Cancer events that supported the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Reviewed and evaluated the outcome of previous events to organize a written planned aimed at meeting or exceeding fiscal goals by using American Cancer Society best practices.
  • Identified, recruited, trained and managed key volunteer leadership positions while empowering them to achieve set benchmarks.
  • Developed and implemented event timeline and budget.
  • Formed effective working relationships with high-level executives to solicit sponsorship in support of fundraising events.
  • Served as staff liaison between assigned activities and American Cancer Society leadership team to ensure implementation of common objectives and promote a harmonious working rapport.

Client Services Coordinator

Adperio
03.2010 - 01.2011
  • Monitored current market and online industry trends and executed tactical changes to advertising campaigns to meet specified budget goals.
  • Managed a portfolio of online advertising campaigns by proactively identifying and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Effectively tracked and recorded weekly, monthly and quarterly performance statistics for both internal and external clients using Direct Track and Sales Force.
  • Worked collaboratively with cross functional team members to ensure a superior client experience.
  • Determined ways to improve process and enhance department efficiencies.

Championships Coordinator

Mountain West Conference
01.2007 - 02.2010
  • Connected with various constituencies, including coaches, event staff, administrators, volunteers and the media, to establish coordinated championship preparation and execution.
  • Negotiated contracts for equipment, hotel accommodations and meeting/banquet space.
  • Oversaw the selection, ordering and distribution of awards, travel party gifts, staff apparel and volunteer gifts while adhering to a set budget.
  • Provided event management support at the Mountain West Conference swimming & diving, basketball, tennis, cross country, volleyball, indoor and outdoor track & field championships.
  • Managed hotel reservation arrangements for key staff and all media at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds in Denver, Colo.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
12.2006

Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Customer relationship management
  • Social media
  • Audience engagement
  • Community outreach
  • Data analysis
  • Problem-solving

Community Involvement & Awards

  • Colorado Springs Rising Professionals Board of Directors Chair (2015)
  • Colorado Springs Business Journal Rising Star Award Recipient (2014)
  • Leadership Pikes Peak Leadership NOW! Graduate and Community Trustee Award Recipient (2013)

Timeline

Guest Teacher

Argyle Independent School District
09.2023 - Current

Market Developer

Rodan & Fields
07.2016 - Current

Co-Owner

Buckskin Betty LLC
06.2015 - Current

Community Outreach Manager

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CO-WY Chapter
04.2012 - 05.2015

Community Relationship Manager

American Cancer Society
01.2011 - 04.2012

Client Services Coordinator

Adperio
03.2010 - 01.2011

Championships Coordinator

Mountain West Conference
01.2007 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Colorado State University
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