Leslie Bowden Nack
Knoxville,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced Event Planner with more than 15 years of experience in non-profit marketing and management. Excellent reputation for relationship building and problem solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Coordinator
Harmony Family Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
07.2020 - Current
- Oversaw planning, promotion and execution of fundraising events including 5K run, Pickleball Tournament, dinner delivery event, and Gala
- Led team in securing more than $70,000 in event sponsorships
- Maintained event profitability while adapting events to meet COVID-19 pandemic safety needs
- Coordinated communications via email, social media and mailings.
Foster Parent Trainer
Harmony Family Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Presented engaging training while covering mandated material and receiving excellent participant evaluations
- Exhibited excellent communication skills in spoken and written communication with class participants, DCS employees and Harmony team members
- Assisted with transition to online training during March 2020
Director of Women's & Children's Ministries
Redeemer Church Of Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Established and maintained policies and procedures for staff and volunteer including comprehensive Child Protection Policies in church of 400 people
- Recruited, trained and retained paid and volunteer staff of 120
- Conceived and executed retreats, classes, trainings and other gatherings
Center Director
Hope Resource Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2007 - 12.2011
- Recruited, trained and retained staff of 100 volunteers for ministry that serves 1500 clients annually
- Assisted in fundraising activities as senior staff including annual banquets, walk-a-thon and capital campaigns
Event Planner and Assistant Administrator
Cornerstone Church of Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Coordinated and managed logistics for all elements of church-wide events including off-site retreats, on-site seminars, classes and meetings; adept at working with lodging and travel arrangements and managing budgets
- Maintained dynamic church database, master calendars, and Web site for ministries, staff and more than 800 church members.
Public Relations Specialist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Directed “Healthy Kids” Community Education program including placing advertisements, administering programs and writing three quarterly newsletters with local circulation of more than 30,000
- Wrote for hospital publications and Web site
- Assisted with media contacts and fundraising events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing; Minor Public Relations
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2001
Skills
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Media Relations
- Donor Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Virtual Meetings
Timeline
Community Engagement Coordinator
Harmony Family Center
07.2020 - Current
Foster Parent Trainer
Harmony Family Center
09.2017 - 06.2020
Director of Women's & Children's Ministries
Redeemer Church Of Knoxville
06.2016 - 12.2018
Center Director
Hope Resource Center
05.2007 - 12.2011
Event Planner and Assistant Administrator
Cornerstone Church of Knoxville
05.2002 - 05.2007
Public Relations Specialist
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
08.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Marketing; Minor Public Relations
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville