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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certifications Awards
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LA’TIARA LOVE

Sarasota,USA

Summary

Higher education professional specializing in event planning, student mentorship, and community engagement. Experienced in directing major campus events, developing leadership programs, and fostering collaboration through innovative communication strategies. Skilled in budget management and volunteer recruitment, driving meaningful campus involvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director Student Activities & Campus Engagement

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
12.2024 - Current
  • Directed and coordinated major campus events, including Novopalooza, Odyssey Homecoming, and International Banyan Day.
  • Advised student organizations and supported student leaders in event planning, budget management, and organizational development.
  • Developed a 52 week skill building program for the Student Event Team’s professional development.
  • Managed communication strategies, including newsletters and social media outreach, resulting in an increase in campus engagement.
  • Identified and developed new volunteer and community engagement opportunities, including Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom program, First Tee Sarasota/Manatee the Caring Collective Emerging Leader Award.

Volunteer Manager/ Donor Relations

The Salvation Army Sarasota County
Sarasota, FL
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with the New College Women’s Basketball Team on the Angel Tree initiative.
  • Established valuable community partnership with local nonprofits and businesses.
  • Organized a successful campaign that utilized a team of over 100 volunteers and achieved six-figure financial achievement.
  • Enhanced program outcomes, and volunteer engagement by successfully converting volunteers into donors.

Campus Store Manager

Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Spearheaded the introduction of a new vendor to the campus; facilitated the sale of customized 'Class of 2020' shirts and branded gifts, creating a new revenue stream for the college and enhancing the commencement experience for students and families.
  • Achieved a 50% increase in the General Merchandise Department.
  • Successfully promoted and sold out the inventory of local author’s books.
  • Established Community Partnership with Local Non-Profit.
  • Boosted student engagement by providing new resources.
  • Managed inventory controls and staff development.
  • Published and successfully sold faculty author's books.

Operations Manager (Campus Store)

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
08.2015 - 01.2019
  • Led a joint initiative with Student Government to enhance the campus store’s inventory, aligning products with student preferences and increasing engagement.
  • Managed budgets, financial goals, Inventory, and staff development.
  • Designed and implemented marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • Increased sales and improved gross margin dollars in profitable departments.
  • Coordinated sales promotions and special events.

Program Coordinator

Leadership Pioneer Valley
Springfield, MA
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Managed administrative systems for recruiting and enrollment.
  • Created marketing campaign for Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts's 'Valley Gives Day' which raised over $7,000 dollars in 24 hours.
  • Assisted in planning, organizing, and executing workshops, meetings, and events.
  • Managed social media and website communications.
  • Compiled and analyzes survey data and provides administrative support.
  • Oversaw program logistics and served as co-host/organizer.
  • Engaged and sustained the growth of LPV through my interactions with the class of 2014.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing

University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management
Amherst, MA
05-2010

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Program coordination
  • Event planning
  • Budget management
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Community engagement

Affiliations

Board Member - Economic Development Foundation of Sarasota County

  • Fundraised for Community Foundation Giving Challenge 2024
  • Supported Mote SEA’s Blue Economy Initiative
  • Contributed to Florida Trend Sarasota County Spotlight

Board Member - Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition

  • Provided an internship opportunity through New College of Florida’s ISP program, resulting in NCSA Student co-curating an exhibition at the Ringling Museum
  • Fundraised for Community Foundation Giving Challenge 2022
  • Partnered with New College of Florida's 'Radiant Communities' Project

Volunteer – Habitat for Humanity

  • Assisted with donor relations, strengthening community partnerships and support.
  • Contributed to home construction efforts, working alongside volunteers and partner families.
  • Participated in family ribbon-cutting and move-in ceremony, supporting milestone celebrations.

Certifications Awards

  • Manager in Training Program – College of DuPage completed structured leadership development program in operations, team management, and strategic planning
  • Disney Exploration Series – Leadership and Marketing Certificate – Completed a professional development program exploring leadership principles, marketing strategies, and hospitality excellence at Disney.
  • Mouseter’s Certificate – Awarded for completing all training sessions in a multi-week series.
  • Disney Fanatic Award - Excellent customer service.
  • Program Development Award – Recognized by the Instituto Central de Cidadania, Salvador, BA, Brazil, for creating and leading a program that supported youth education, professional pathways, and social empowerment.

Media & Presentations

  • 2025, Contributed to Florida Trend Sarasota County Spotlight
  • 2024, Truist Foundation Grant – Awarded $35,000 to the Economic Development Foundation of Sarasota County (EDF) to support the Sarasota County Technology and Entrepreneur Network, fostering innovation, business development, and community entrepreneurship.
  • 2023, SAACC and The Ringling Showcase Artist – Featured in Tempo News / Sun Coast Press
  • 2023, 'Glimpse of the Artist' – Ringling Museum of Art, featured segment with coverage by WWSB-TV (ABC 7 Sarasota)
  • 2023, 'Glimpse of the Artist' at The Ringling Celebrates Newtown Community’s Artistic Output – Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  • 2023, Glimpse of the Artist: A Community Celebration – Featured in Observer Magazine
  • 2023, Ringling Exhibit 'Glimpse of the Artist' Co-Curated by New College Student – Featured in Catalyst
  • 2023, STCC Gave Alumna Tools to Start Business and Explore the World – Featured in Af-Am Point of View
  • 2023, STCC Gave Alumna Tools to Start Business and Explore the World – Featured on Springfield Technical Community College Website
  • 2022, 'Courage, Dignity, and Determination: The Newtown History Series' – Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Ringling College of Art + Design Served as a juried panelist selecting student artworks.
  • 2022, Adidas Community Interview – Featured on official Adidas Community website
  • 2022, Radiant Communities Film Screening – Featured in Catalyst
  • 2022, Repainting History in Sarasota's First Black Community: Gilbert Murals – Featured on ABC7 Empowering Voices
  • 2021, Graduate Research Mentor, Michala Head (New College Alum) – Research: 'How Culture and Storytelling Can Influence Urban Development' published in USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
  • 2020, The First African American Cultural Center in Sarasota is Making Its Way to Newtown – Featured on SNN TV
  • 2020, A Newcomer to Newtown Shares What She’s Found – Interview feature on WUSF
  • 2019, Customer Service Best Practices and Visual Merchandising – Presented at Follett Regional Meeting, Stetson University
  • 2019, Initiated Strategic Vendor Partnership to Enhance Commencement Operations – Spearheaded introduction of The Commencement Group, creating a new revenue stream with branded apparel and gifts; represented initiative at Bradenton Area Convention Center
  • 2019, Gonzalez, R. Ritualized Criminality: Cults, Terrorism, and Organized Crime – Overview of investigative aspects, published through Xandu/Xlibris, Keiser University
  • 2016, NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament – Coordinated merchandise for national championship, supporting branding and fan engagement, Quinnipiac University
  • 2014, What Heritage Means to Me – Workshop facilitator, Crealdé School of Art, Hannibal Square
  • 2010, Marshalls Retail Design – Presented strategies to increase sales and enhance customer engagement in the toy department, UMASS Amherst
  • 2009, Cross-Country Skating Adventure Marketing Strategy – Developed comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy for prototype 'Cross Skate,' UMASS Amherst

International Experience

ProWorld, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

  • Administered homework and assessment test., Customized educational project in English to support student learning.

Walt Disney World Resort 

  • Managed logistics and volunteer coordination for the “Candy Land” parade, strengthening community partnerships with Give Kids the World.

Timeline

Assistant Director Student Activities & Campus Engagement

New College of Florida
12.2024 - Current

Volunteer Manager/ Donor Relations

The Salvation Army Sarasota County
03.2023 - 12.2024

Campus Store Manager

Keiser University
01.2019 - 05.2022

Operations Manager (Campus Store)

Quinnipiac University
08.2015 - 01.2019

Program Coordinator

Leadership Pioneer Valley
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing

University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management

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