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JERI LEWIS

Middletown,Ohio

Summary

Well connected leader with nonprofit, government and business experience. A deep passion and knowledge of social and economic issues. With a track record for setting strategy, inspiring personnel both paid and volunteer, empowering project teams, bringing new and creative approaches to communities through Marketing, Events and projects.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Events and Special Projects Coordinator

City of Middletown
08.2022 - Current
  • Organize and execute new events and special projects assigned to me by the City Manager
  • Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day program at Woodside, 4th of July Parade, St
  • Patrick’s day, Food truck Fridays, Movies in the park, Farmers Market, Arts in Parks, Burger week, Dessert week, Bowl week this fall, Middletown Comic Expo, Fall Festival, Veterans Banners, Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Festival
  • Handle all my own designs for marketing
  • Run all social media for all I do
  • Attended and spoke on cities behalf for media outlet/segments
  • By the end of this year, I will have 2 successful park renovations
  • Administration: Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Create my budget and manage it
  • Boards/committee: Parks Board, Whopla board, City web page committee, Newsletter committee, Parades Committee, Veterans liaison
  • Operations: Set up and tear down, handled clean-up for all my own events.

Community Development and Partnerships

Kingswell Seminary
09.2010 - 08.2022
  • Maintain and develop positive business, donor and community relationships
  • Organized multiple events and outreaches year to year
  • Develop and execute quarterly rolling calendar of events
  • Stayed within budget for all expenses
  • Market offerings and services to the community
  • Reviewed marketing materials and documents
  • Oversee social media presence and aligned posts to include the mission of Kingswell
  • Recruited and trained over 100 volunteers a year to help with all of the community events
  • Maintains and updates the database of local partnerships.

Dream Coach

Staffanation
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Designed Program from Scratch and developed its resources
  • The Dream Coach provides guidance to employees seeking assistance for life and employment goals
  • Contacts and schedules meetings with new employees to discuss the American Dream Program
  • Manages new American Dream candidate leads in ATS and CRM systems
  • Develops and maintains relationships with business leaders and community clients, gathering feedback to learn how the American Dream Program can benefit and meet these individual needs
  • Develops and maintains a list of available resources in the immediate and surrounding geographic area
  • Following a placement, gathers feedback from the employee and the client to assess the employee's success in the role
  • Assists with counseling enrolled dream program employees on attendance, performance, and other concerns mentioned by the client
  • Coaches the employees through the American Dream Program based on their individual needs
  • Develops and maintains records of coaching results; uses this data to continually modify and improve the American Dream Program
  • Attends job fairs and community events to promote Staffanation.

Director of Catering and Events

Hamilton Crowne Plaza
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Discussed client's event needs to develop recommendations for room options and possible menus
  • Supervised catering staff to reinforce adherence to organizational policies and safety regulations
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events, and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues
  • Performed service and menu upgrades and upselling activities to meet predetermined revenue objectives
  • Responded to initial inquiries, coordinating facility tours and food sampling
  • Worked with Sales manager to prepare budget and negotiated favorable prices with both clients and suppliers
  • Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations, and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests
  • Determined facility, services, and staffing needs to establish a framework for successful event execution
  • Exceeded both quarterly and annual sales goals.

Education

Certified Life Coach -

International Life Coach Association (ILCA)

Ministry -

Church of God Leadership Focus – Online

Certificate in Missional Studies -

Kingswell Seminary
Middletown, Ohio

Certified Meeting and Event Specialist -

IHG - Washington DC

High School Diploma -

Osbourn Park High School
Manassas, VA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning: Provide vision and or help come around a vision from bringing to completion
  • Partnership Programs and Events: Support dynamic, diverse program and events
  • Project Scheduling
  • Data Collection
  • Processes and procedures
  • Risk Assessment
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Project Requirements
  • Budget Development
  • Social Media Best Practices
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Staff Management

Accomplishments

  • Founder of Ladies Night Out in 2011: This event brings woman of ALL backgrounds together for a day of pampering then moves into a formal event with dinner and program.
  • Parades Middletown 2016: I chair and organize the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at Woodside Cemetery as well as organize 4th of July Parade.
  • Board Member for Hope House Mission, 2017-Currently
  • Founder and Organizer of Impact Gala & Awards, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer for Food Truck Park, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer of Downtown Farmers Market, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder, Designer and organizer of Hometown Hero’s Banner Program, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer for Movies In the Parks, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer Fall Fest, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer Taste of Middletown, Middletown Ohio
  • Founder and organizer for Burger Week, Middletown Ohio

Awards

  • 2017: Partner in Prevention Award, Coalition for Healthy Middletown
  • 2018: Janet Clemmons Community Service Award, SELF
  • 2018: Woman of Influence Award, Venue Magazine
  • 2023: Rising Star Award: Cincy Magazine
  • 2024: Top 100: Cincy Magazine

Timeline

Events and Special Projects Coordinator

City of Middletown
08.2022 - Current

Dream Coach

Staffanation
07.2020 - 08.2022

Community Development and Partnerships

Kingswell Seminary
09.2010 - 08.2022

Director of Catering and Events

Hamilton Crowne Plaza
06.2003 - 06.2005

Certified Life Coach -

International Life Coach Association (ILCA)

Ministry -

Church of God Leadership Focus – Online

Certificate in Missional Studies -

Kingswell Seminary

Certified Meeting and Event Specialist -

IHG - Washington DC

High School Diploma -

Osbourn Park High School

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