Ericka M. Brown
Columbia,SC
Summary
Energetic professional bringing robust background in Mentoring, Public Speaking, providing aid and resources and aid to low-income families including unhoused individuals. Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns in reference to serving the unhoused. Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude. Hard working and passionate about the community and individuals served.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Domestic Violence Coach/Public Speaking
Self-Employed
06.2019 - Current
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Presented information regarding Criminal Domestic Violence, Homelessness and at risk youth on public platforms.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies. Including influencing public opinion or promoting ideas, donor retention and sponsors.
- Facilitated public events and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
Owner
Thrift On Thru
03.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Founder
Be Kind, Be Great
11.2016 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
Education
Certification - Public Speaking
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCCertification - Criminal Domestic Violence
Institute For Life Coaching
Associate of Arts - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA06.2017
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Media Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Offensive and Defensive Strategy
- Youth Mentor
- Meeting Facilitation
- Motivational Leadership Style
- First Aid and CPR
- Safety Protocols
- Small Group Practices
Accomplishments
- Achieved "Love Shouldn't Hurt New York" (Keynote Speaker)CDV
- Achieved "Broken NOT Bruised " (Keynote Speaker)CDV
- Achieved "Jefferson Award Winner (Columbia, SC 2022)
- Nominated "The Best of Columbia" (Columbia, SC 2020-2021
- Featured "Voyage ATL Magazine" 2022
- Featured "Voyage ATL Magazine" 2023
- Achieved "Theirs Purpose In Your Pain" Allen University 2021(Keynote Speaker) CDV
- Achieved "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" Columbia, SC 2023
- Achieved " I Am Program" Implemented at The Department of Juvenile Justice 2019
- Featured WLTX, News 19, Post & Carrier, The State News Paper (Columbia, SC), WACH Fox, Cola Daily, You Are The Power and Needful Things
Timeline
Certified Domestic Violence Coach/Public Speaking
Self-Employed
06.2019 - Current
Owner
Thrift On Thru
03.2018 - Current
Founder
Be Kind, Be Great
11.2016 - Current
Certification - Public Speaking
Midlands Technical College
Certification - Criminal Domestic Violence
Institute For Life Coaching
Associate of Arts - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute of Atlanta
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