Damion White
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Results-driven developer and higher education professional experienced in leading communication strategies, enhancing community engagement and directing branding initiatives. Talented writer and speaker with exceptional interpersonal abilities with both internal and external stakeholders. Determined, tireless and enterprising in stressful, fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREER EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham , AL
2023.02 - Current
- Manages a coaching student caseload of students in the Schools of Public Health and Health Professions
- Identifies and manages Internal and external partnerships to progress center's mission
- Advises individuals and groups regarding experiential learning, develop and facilitate innovative workshops, and develop, lead and advertise the experiential learning resource
- Utilizes Handshake, FOCUS 2 and Big Interview in leading transformational learning development
Special Events Manager
LRY Media Group
Birmingham , AL
2022.04 - 2023.01
- Directed Alabama Power's 2022 HBCU Awareness Tailgate Series
- Administered contracts to deliver outstanding vendor coordination, timeline development, budgeting and day of coordination services
- Built robust vendor network to secure cost-effective, high-quality products
- Invented insightful trainings and transformational development plans for teammates
LOGISTICS MANAGER
The World Games
Birmingham , AL
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Built robust logistics for worldwide talent search for the World Games Plaza
- Assisted with security logistics for a sear one event
- Managed logistics and vetted over 120 flags presented in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Assisted in managing transportation logistics for over 3,200 athletes
- Created informational web and digital media content for 80,000+ attendees
REGIONAL SICKLE CELL ACCOUNT MANAGER
American Red Cross
Birmingham , AL
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Directed regional sickle cell blood program for Alabama and Mississippi benefitting 5,000+ patients
- Secured high-value accounts through partnership management, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling
business opportunities - Directed diversity, equity and inclusion trainings to enhance team's knowledge, skills and organizational efficiency
- Proactively identified and solved recruitment problems impacting blood inventory short term and long term
LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN MANAGER
North Carolina Democratic Party
Fayetteville , NC
2020.02 - 2020.12
- Adhered to $1 million budget requirement with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations that generated $750,000.00
- Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations
- Engaged, educated and was successfully endorsed by U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Stacy Abrams
- Developed working relationships with local and national media planners, which helped to identify right targeted audiences for campaign
POLITICAL ORGANIZER
Pete Buttigieg For America
Las Vegas , NV
2019.10 - 2020.02
- Developed and implemented regional African-American constituency plan
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture partnerships to help build awareness
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaign
- Recruited and managed over 75 volunteers
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events
FELLOW
Young People For
Washington , DC
2019.02 - 2020.02
- Proposed and implemented research focused on the positive outcomes of enrichment programs in underserved communities
- Developed strategic plan advancing inclusive and equitable opportunities for K-12 students
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues
- Investigated potential funding sources, state and federal programs and non-profit foundations
FIELD ORGANIZER
Randall Woodfin for Mayor Campaign
Birmingham , AL
2017.05 - 2017.10
- Sourced and coached volunteers to canvass area
- Worked with management staff to evaluate goals and create implementation strategies
- Leveraged Votebuilder technology skills to accomplish recruiting over 150 volunteers
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Conducted interviews with people from target populations to listen to concerns and amplify group's voice
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2018
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Development
- Innovative Content Creation
- Team Relations
- Event Management
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREER EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2023.02 - Current
Special Events Manager
LRY Media Group
2022.04 - 2023.01
LOGISTICS MANAGER
The World Games
2021.11 - 2022.07
REGIONAL SICKLE CELL ACCOUNT MANAGER
American Red Cross
2020.11 - 2021.05
LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN MANAGER
North Carolina Democratic Party
2020.02 - 2020.12
POLITICAL ORGANIZER
Pete Buttigieg For America
2019.10 - 2020.02
FELLOW
Young People For
2019.02 - 2020.02
FIELD ORGANIZER
Randall Woodfin for Mayor Campaign
2017.05 - 2017.10
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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