Jacob D. Harper
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Goal-oriented marketing individual with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares and strengthening constituent relation. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in program development, relationship management, and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 7+ years of progressive experience and take on a challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Events and Program Coordinator
Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation
Little Rock, AR
2022.07 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between the Foundation and The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Liaison for the Arkansas Outdoor Society.
- Developing the "Get It for Game Wardens" program in Arkansas that helps fundraise for wildlife officer's greatest needs that can't be purchase through state funds.
- Social Media Coordinator for the Foundation's Facebook Page.
- Fundraising through recruiting advertisement sales for the five hunting and fishing regulation guidebooks that are distributed all across the state.
- Planning and executing multiple events throughout the year to help our main mission to support the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fundraising and program implementation.
- Maintain relationships with the Foundation's Board member, with 50 members affiliated.
- Networked through several tradeshow, expo, and convention attendance, including the Arkansas State Fair, Big Buck Classic, and the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet.
Deputy Director of Communications
Arkansas Department Of Energy And Environment
North Little Rock, AR
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with the Department and the public, as well as, news and other media outlets.
- Modernized operations with strategic process improvements.
- Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations and developed mitigation plans.
- Provided strategic analysis for manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations and robustness.
- Oversaw corporate communications and branding strategies for consistency and quality.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
- Created, managed, and produced the Department's internal and external podcasting programs to deliver important information to those collaborating or employed by AEE.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Managed data transfers and proactively resolved issues through effective troubleshooting.
- Set up and ran virtual and in person meetings between senior leadership and third-party stakeholders to conduct joint operations and cement partnerships.
- Composed memos, public notices, and press releases using the style guide provided and developed by AEE.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
- Represented AEE at multiple conferences, public meetings, and public hearings.
- Developed, conducted, and analyzed an annual AEE customer satisfaction survey in order to facilitate the Department's goal to better serve the citizens of Arkansas.
- Managed and analyzed social media accounts for the Department, including Facebook and Twitter.
General Manager
Noah's Arkan, LLC.
Little Rock, United States
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Effectively increased overall company sales by 26% within a 6 month period as a result of implementing new strategies and procedures developed through experience gained while collaborating with internal and external personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2016
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Recruitment
- Client Account Management
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Sales expertise
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Relationship building
- Project Management
- Consistently meet goals
- Business Development
- Operations management
- Deadline-oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Content Development
- Marketing and advertising
- Campaign management
- Corporate Communications
- Staff Management
- Public and Media Relations
- Client communication
Certification
- Licensed Ordained Minister in the State of Arkansas - 2022
Timeline
Events and Program Coordinator
Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation
2022.07 - Current
General Manager
Noah's Arkan, LLC.
09.2020 - 07.2022
Deputy Director of Communications
Arkansas Department Of Energy And Environment
05.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas Tech University
- Licensed Ordained Minister in the State of Arkansas - 2022
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