Lynette Darby
Prairie,KS
Summary
Passionate and accomplished Co-Owner with track record of success in business development, customer service and team building.
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder KC Auction Angels
Self-Employed
04.2018 - Current
- For KCAA: Evaluated market to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- For KCAA: Conducted research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- For KCAA: Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with new clients.
- For our clients: Developed or enhanced existing fundraising campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- For our clients: Grew their customer base through targeted outreach.
- For our clients: Established foundational processes for fundraising events that centered around budgets, database communication, marketing timelines, fundraising strategy both pre-event and event day.
- For our clients: Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- For our clients: Spearheaded fundraising efforts in an organized manner to manage staff and volunteer engagement.
- For our clients: Prepared annual budgets with board approval with controls to prevent overages.
- For our clients: Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving throughout the organization.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce inefficiencies.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
American Royal Barbecue Event Coordinator
American Royal
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with teams, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
- Maintained accurate records of all event expenditures, ensuring budget compliance across multiple projects.
- Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Board Reporting
- Planning and coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Client Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Customer Relations
- Fundraising
Affiliations
- Member of Leawood Presbyterian Church; Sustainer in JLKC; Clients include The Hope Center, Hope Family Care Center, Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County, The Aidan Project, Bridging The Gap, Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic, Freedom Fire Ministries, Cure of Ars Catholic Church/School, KC 3&2 Baseball Club, multiple Catholic schools
Timeline
Co-Founder KC Auction Angels
Self-Employed
04.2018 - Current
American Royal Barbecue Event Coordinator
American Royal
07.2006 - 06.2007
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University