Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
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Ingra Sparkman

Victoria ,TX

Summary

Whether it's through creating one of a kind fundraisers for a local nonprofit in need or starting weekday mornings with a microphone in my hand belting my slogan "Good Morning Sunshine" on air for KIXS 108, I'm driven by a desire to bring joy to our community and I am proud to have the trust of so many stakeholders, community leaders and individuals who live in the Crossroads too. Over the last twenty five years I've been nurturing relationships and networking alongside countless like minded community members who believe in the importance of positively highlighting the people, businesses and events in the Crossroads. With decades of service to the public through volunteering, event planning, team building, fundraising, social media management and content writing, my reputation as a community influencer has been earned through hard work and actively listening. Passionate and proactive, I want to be a part of the team that strategically advocates Gulf Bend Center's mission of improving the quality of life of its clients while educating the community on how the diverse services GBC provides, improves the quality of life for all of us.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radio Co Host/ Sales/Community Relations Associate

Townsquare Media
01.2019 - Current
  • Build community awareness by coordinating, hosting, and attending special radio events free to the public
  • Create, script, and design innovative material, segments, and shows that highlight the Crossroads
  • Develop, coordinate, and host monthly lunch and learns highlighting Crossroads businesses and events
  • Create and solicit sponsorships for show segments; such as Feel Good Friday in partnership with Gulf Bend Center
  • Coordinate daily live schedule for KIXS 108
  • Schedule and, Interview monthly lunch and learn guest speakers
  • Podcast/ Interview: Schedule, write, and interview a city or county official, nonprofit event promoter, or a TXDOT representative for Sunday Victoria Report
  • Attend promotional and community events to create station awareness and build listener reach
  • Work closely with the Production team to coordinate our four stations' daily schedules
  • Organize networking opportunities for the Production Team
  • Monitor social media trends/ create daily Facebook posts and App Alerts
  • Create, coordinate, and budget niche sales for all four stations
  • Manage approximately 8 sales calls and 1 face-to-face pitch daily as a part-time sales employee. I've increased my sales every month by 40%

Proprietor & Assistant Editor

Victoria In Motion Magazine
10.2009 - 09.2020
  • Excelled at creating quarterly content that highlighted positive people and events in the Crossroads
  • Diligently interviewed and wrote the bulk of VIM's biographical content, averaging 10 interviews and 7,000 words in each issue
  • Coordinated and wrote the Crossroad's most thorough quarterly community calendar to highlight events in Victoria and surrounding counties in every issue
  • Coordinated and led multiple teams of writers to help track and develop engaging assignments by the deadline
  • Researched and attended a multitude of community events, board meetings, and private interviews for content creation
  • Worked closely with staff writers, graphic artists, and post-production team members to produce uplifting and educational content
  • Created and executed Marketing and Sales Strategies for VIM 4x Year for 10 Years
  • Endlessly edited for grammar and content

Principal

Saint Marks Christian School
06.1997 - 06.2000
  • Prepared school budget and submitted it to the school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives. Increased budget by 30% and enrollment by 25% 2nd year as principal
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised, and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers

Fundraising Coordinator

Multiple Non Profit Board Of Directors
01.1995 - Current
  • Developed fundraising goals alongside a non-profit board of directors & volunteers with multitudes of budgets and objectives
  • Volunteered alongside fundraising teams to develop and deliver creative campaigns to support fundraising activities
  • Conducted prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations
  • Created compelling presentations to promote fundraising activities to hundreds of potential donors since creating fundraisers
  • Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors to retain donor interest
  • Designed, coordinated and executed fundraising events for local nonprofits such as GC Habitat for Humanity and Victoria Art League
  • Managed budgets for fundraising operations to keep costs low and maximize profits.
  • Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding
  • Developed and maintained accurate donor databases to track donations and engage with donors

Education

Certification in Early Childhood Administration - Early Childhood Education

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
01.2000

Skills

  • Networking/ Community Event Planner with 25 years of experience
  • Content Creation/ Speech & Presentation Writer with 25 years of experience
  • Accomplished Fundraising Chair with 6 successful fundraisers to date 2015-present
  • Team Collaboration Leader with 20 years of experience
  • Marketing/Sales with 20 years of experience

Accomplishments


In 2014 I wrote and read the introduction speeches for presenters Emmitt Smith and Elizabeth Smart at separate non profit fundraising events here in the Crossroads

After that, I was hooked on writing speeches and presentations


Since 2016, I've been collaborating with incredible artists in the community to curate multiple art exhibits, like Point of Origin and CONVENTional Art at the Victoria Art League


In 2022 I became certified to teach Osho Kundalini Meditation and breath work as a holistic approach to relieve stress from the body


In 2023 myself and several other authors from around the world collaborated on the publication of "Circle of One." which became an Amazon International Best Selling book within the first week of its publication

References

  • Brother Gary Moses, 361.550.5466
  • Cheryl Johnson, Editor and Chief Victoria In Motion Magazine 361.676.4842
  • Cindy Staley, Former ED Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity 361.550.7986
  • Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller 361.649.7932
  • Torin Bales, Main Street Advancement 361.649.2086
  • Robin Knipling Grant Administrator @Victoria County 361.935.1681
  • Sheriff Marr Victoria County 361.550.6678
  • Mayor Jeff Bauknight, City of Victoria 361.550.6318
  • Holly Pickering, Grant Admin for Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity 361.935.4796
  • Kelley Metzler, Interior Designer, Volunteer, 361.894.4475

Certification

  • Certified Osho Kundalini Meditation Instructor, Texas State University - 2023

Timeline

Radio Co Host/ Sales/Community Relations Associate

Townsquare Media
01.2019 - Current

Proprietor & Assistant Editor

Victoria In Motion Magazine
10.2009 - 09.2020

Principal

Saint Marks Christian School
06.1997 - 06.2000

Fundraising Coordinator

Multiple Non Profit Board Of Directors
01.1995 - Current

Certification in Early Childhood Administration - Early Childhood Education

Victoria College

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