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Lyndsie Beesley

Lyndsie Beesley

Summary

Enthusiastic and innovative professional with a proven track record in event planning, social media coordination, sponsor development, public-facing customer service, leadership, and media management.

I have a love of creativity and the arts, a keen eye for detail and a passion for community development. With a strong foundation in public-facing roles, I bring exceptional communication skills and a positive approach to every interaction. I thrive in collaborative environments, working as team-player and leader.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Engagement Coordinator

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
  • Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular communication and collaboration on projects.
  • Managed budgets for community engagement projects and grant-funded projects, ensuring optimal allocation of funds to maximize impact on target audiences.
  • Established new partnerships with local businesses, schools, and nonprofits to further expand community engagement efforts.
  • Coordinated between various departments to create and execute events, marketing materials, and social media goals to promote specific needs and audiences.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior management detailing project progress, achievements, challenges faced, and recommendations for future improvements.
  • Achieved company objectives by leveraging internal resources and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and goals.

DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

St. Paul's Community School
05.2021 - 01.2022


  • Kept records of donor interactions and maintained frequent engagements with donors through letters, emails, phone calls, and in-person school tours.
  • Coordinated across all departments for monthly school tours for volunteers, donors, and community members.
  • Managed website updates, working as a liaison between upper management and web developers.
  • Secured volunteer photographers for social media and website updates and ran Facebook and Instagram accounts, utilizing Hootsuite and Canva.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives, working alongside volunteers to build mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated fundraising events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
  • Maintained regular communication with volunteers through newsletters, social media updates, and personal check-ins, keeping them engaged and informed about upcoming opportunities.
  • Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting a transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
  • Negotiated agreements with external vendors for necessary supplies or services at discounted rates, reducing overall expenses related to volunteer and development programs without sacrificing quality levels.
  • Secured grant funding through creating engaging and data driven grant applications that thoroughly communicated the mission, vision, and story of the school.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

OKC Parks Department
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Planned and executed OKC Park's Special Event programs including Daddy Daughter Dance, Outdoor Adventure Camp, and various others for all ages and demographics across the city.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to develop cross-departmental goals, discuss issues, and brainstorm useful programming.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations such as schools, non-profits, libraries, and more to expand program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, creating follow up reports to tell the story of our activities and prepare for continuing programs.
  • Led interviews for a Program Specialist, including developing this position's standards and target goals. Ultimately hiring and training a Program Specialist who went on to grow within the company.
  • Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
  • Developed marketing materials with our graphic designer to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets according to the various cost models.
  • Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
  • Created sponsorship levels and programs, securing more funds for activities and offsetting program expenses.

BARISTA / ASSISTANT MANAGER

Epoch Coffee
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Prepared beverages, maintaining industry standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service to all guests.
  • Maintained cleanliness and shop aesthetic.
  • As Assistant Manager, ordered shop supplies, handled customer issues, and hired incoming baristas with team.
  • As Assistant Manager, led team meetings and addressed interpersonal communications and served as a liaison between team members and Manager.

CONFERENCE INTERN / DEVELOPMENT EVENTS COORDINATOR

Austin Film Festival
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Planned and executed 15 sponsored festival parties, including a large fundraising event.
  • Coordinated between various event sponsors and venues for specific activation needs.
  • Hired, trained, and directed a team of four event interns.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Interacted with festival attendees, filmmakers, and sponsors by phone, email, or in-person to serve their various needs.
  • As an Intern, wrote program guide copy, researched panelists, kept detailed records of conference schedules, budgets, and ticket sales before the festival.
  • As an intern, hosted a room for the festival conference. Coordinated with panelists and sponsors of the rooms, welcomed guests, announced sponsor details, and kept conference schedule of the room throughout the festival.

Education

BLA in English -

East Central University
05.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Basic Design, Canva
  • Social Media, Hootsuite and Facebook Meta Suite
  • Storytelling and Creative Writing, Grant Writing
  • Coordination and Attention to Detail
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Customer Service and Positive Attitude
  • Budget Management
  • Quick and Enthusiastic Learner

Profile

LYNDSIE BEESLEY, 412 SW 34th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, lyndsieb07@gmail.com

Certification

  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher License

Timeline

Community Engagement Coordinator

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
03.2023 - Current

DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

St. Paul's Community School
05.2021 - 01.2022

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

OKC Parks Department
01.2020 - 04.2021

BARISTA / ASSISTANT MANAGER

Epoch Coffee
01.2017 - 01.2020

CONFERENCE INTERN / DEVELOPMENT EVENTS COORDINATOR

Austin Film Festival
01.2017 - 01.2020

BLA in English -

East Central University

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