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Jennifer McBrayer

Jennifer McBrayer

Event Planner, Recruiter, Director, Development, Fundraiser, and Marketer
Austin,AR

Summary

A self-directed leader with over 12 years of experience delivering on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Five Stone Mentoring
Austin, AR
01.2022 - Current
  • Develops recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build a network.
  • Follow up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and confrences.
  • Planned and launched small-scale events that boosted interest and participation by 50%.

Executive Director

Caring Hearts Pregnancy Center
North Little Rock, AR
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect the operational direction.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered a work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
  • Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Arranged audio and visual equipment, decor', transportation, and other day-of-event needs.
  • Launched social media campaign to promote large-scale fundraising events.
  • Authorized financial transactions with vendors for event services.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.

Operations Supervisor

Options Pregnancy Center
Cabot, AR
06.2010 - 11.2015
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes, and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and donation data.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.

Education

Associate of Arts - Furniture Design And Engineering

Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS

Associate of Arts - Art

Northeast Community College
Booneville, MS

Skills

  • Agenda Setting
  • Event and Meeting Planning
  • Budget Planning and Administration
  • Signage and Display Preparation
  • Menu Planning
  • Attendee Relations
  • Printing Materials
  • Service Coordination
  • Status Reports
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Contract Administration
  • Promotional Advertising

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the “Best of Show” out of 100 participants
  • Awarded "1st Place" in Painting
  • Awarded "2nd Place" in Design

Timeline

Recruiter

Five Stone Mentoring
01.2022 - Current

Executive Director

Caring Hearts Pregnancy Center
01.2016 - 12.2021

Operations Supervisor

Options Pregnancy Center
06.2010 - 11.2015

Associate of Arts - Furniture Design And Engineering

Itawamba Community College

Associate of Arts - Art

Northeast Community College

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