Karen Jiran
York,South Carolina
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Directing Manager
WRHI-Toys for Happiness
- Coordinating ‘Need List’ with Rock Hill School District 3, York County School District 1, Salvation Army, Fort Mill’s Paradise Community, Pilgrams Inn and additional 501c3’s
- Organize and maintain incoming donations spreadsheets for distribution to families in need
- Organize and oversee management of warehouse and volunteers.
City Event Director / Special Projects
City of York
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Market and Coordinate “Silver in the City” with Palmetto Airstream Club Unit #22 & City of York: Annual Airstream Rally
- Develop event to include car show, music events, open house and shopping experience for both rally attendees and general public
- Coordinate & market the City of York Annual 4th of July festival, food trucks, Kidz Zone and fireworks show
- Develop, implement 2022 York’s 39th annual Summerfest
- Create sponsorship program, organize food, arts/crafts vendors, 3 live music stages with individual shows, car show, motorcycle show with various live exhibitions, i.e
- Monster energy BMX stunt shows, dance / martial arts exhibitions, Kidz Zone, etc.
Director, Membership
York County Chamber of Commerce
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develops, coordinates and implements membership-related activities throughout the region for the purpose of securing new membership sales for the organization; develops and implements member engagement and retention programs
- Oversees member retention program; is directly responsible for achieving membership retention goals; and measures and tracks membership engagement, recommending revisions as needed
- Conducts and coordinates membership sales efforts and is directly responsible for achieving related goals
- Coordinates membership-related tasks, including regular new member orientation sessions, verification of member information; and new/existing member communication
- Oversees assigned Area Council including board meetings and other related activities
- Oversees the Chamber’s Ambassador program
- Coordinates sales of available advertising space via the organization’s website, e-news publication, etc; and supports other member-related initiatives
- Seeks out and explores innovative sources of non-dues income
- Manages the Chamber’s satellite office.
Public Information Officer / Special Events Coordinator
City of York
10.2019 - 01.2021
- City of York Website contributing designer and Administrator
- Social Media Administrator, i.e
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Accounts
- Media contact & liaison
- Responsible for city facilitated events creation, organization, implementation and management to include festivals, concerts and various family friendly and holiday events
- Review and advise city manager on all incoming special event applications for council submission
- Host City’s weekly virtual news ‘Tuesday Talk-away’
- Design marketing and information material, flyers, signage and in-house documents.
Assistant to Director, Public Works / Media Administrator
City of York
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Public Works and coordinate work orders with the Public Works Supervisor
- Customer Service providing assistance and information to residents regarding their sewer and water services
- Coordinating and dispatching Utility Technicians
- Responsible for annual reports and filings with SCDHEC and SCDOT, i.e
- Full Cost Disclosure, Backflow program, Customer Confidence Report
- City of York Website contributing designer and Administrator, Facebook Administrator
- Design marketing material, flyers, signage and in-house documents.
Administrator
Greater York Chamber of Commerce
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Provide administrative and business support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Enhanced communication between members by designing and implementing the chamber newsletter and website
- Administrator for the Greater York Chamber of Commerce website, special events coordinator, staff photographer
- Designed and created the Chamber Newsletter and marketing materials for all events
- Community Liaison working with business owners, residents and corporate sponsors to coordinate networking events.
Executive Assistant to Chairman / CEO
S2 Art Group, Ltd.
07.2004 - 06.2011
- Provide administrative and business support to the CEO, President and two Vice Presidents
- Artist and client liaison
- Maintaining clear and constant communication between patrons and artists through timely correspondence, organizing travel, accommodations and coordinating art shows
- Coordinated City management and Arts District Chairman and Board on several key projects during the initial designation of the Las Vegas Arts District 18b
- Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development events, art exhibits, holiday parties and more
- Prepared CEO’s personal bank deposits, maintained CEO’s personal real estate property maintenance and managed rental property, controlled office supply inventory, negotiated and maintained office equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Advertising / Commercial Art -
University of Hawaii
01.1994
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Community Service
- Toys for Happiness – Director – Current 2023 - 2024
- Executive Director – 2014 Miss York Scholarship Program / Miss America Organization – York, SC
- RideAbility Therapeutic Riding Center – Clover, SC
- Yorkville Historic Society – York, SC
- Jean Nidetch Women’s Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Child Haven, Las Vegas, NV
- St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Las Vegas, NV
- Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Honolulu, HI
Certification
- South Carolina Notary
Timeline
City Event Director / Special Projects
City of York
02.2022 - 10.2022
Director, Membership
York County Chamber of Commerce
01.2021 - 01.2022
Public Information Officer / Special Events Coordinator
City of York
10.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant to Director, Public Works / Media Administrator
City of York
01.2017 - 10.2019
Administrator
Greater York Chamber of Commerce
08.2012 - 01.2017
Executive Assistant to Chairman / CEO
S2 Art Group, Ltd.
07.2004 - 06.2011
Directing Manager
WRHI-Toys for Happiness
Associate of Science - Advertising / Commercial Art -
University of Hawaii
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