Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal
Timeline
Generic

Mitsy Jones

Laurel Park,NC

Summary

Detailed professional with history of developing effective communication strategies and engaging content. Skilled in project management and event planning. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining focus on team objectives, project goals and meeting deadlines. Expertise in managing media relations and internal communications.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
11.2019 - 03.2025
  • Provided client services such as transfers, distributions, deposits, wires and more.
  • Coordinated schedule and appointments for financial advisor, optimizing time management processes.
  • Ensured compliance with company regulations by conducting regular audits of internal documents and records.
  • Handled marketing of branch office seminars and services.
  • Assisted the financial advisor as needed.

Freelance Stringer

Hendersonville Lightning
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Covered and photographed local news and events.
  • Assisted with ads sales and graphic design duties.

Director of Operations

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
05.2010 - 05.2018
  • Additional duties to previous position included work with the Chamber's Ambassador Committee, Small Business Committee, ATHENA Leadership Program, Business & Professional Women's Luncheon, Shop & Dine Henderson County Committee, Total Resource Fundraising Campaign, and Vision Henderson County Advisory Board.
  • Organized various Chamber events including monthly Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, bowling tournament, golf tournament, job fair, trade show, and the Annual Dinner & Awards Program.
  • Monitored event budgets and utilized operational resources.
  • Handled sponsorship invoicing and accounts receivable.

Communications Coordinator

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Responsible for the marketing of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.
  • Planned, produced and executed email blasts, press releases, newspaper advertising, radio advertising, billboard advertising, and special event flyers.
  • Increased event attendance through targeted marketing efforts, resulting in higher levels of community engagement.
  • Updated website and developed social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and mitigating negative press.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic communication campaigns.

Media Consultant/Paginator/Assistant to Ad Director

Times-News
08.1999 - 03.2008
  • Maintained understanding of market demographics, advertising rates, company policies and procedures.
  • Provided electronic newspaper layouts for all products printed on deadline.
  • Assisted non-profit advertisers with marketing plans.
  • Maintained active advertising account list including majority of newspaper's major accounts.
  • Designed advertisements for publication.
  • Assisted management team with revenue reports, goal setting and forecasting.

Education

West Henderson High School
Hendersonville, NC

Brevard College
Brevard, NC

Skills

  • Administration and operations
  • Event coordination
  • Team building
  • Marketing strategies
  • Data management
  • Communication skills
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Constant Contact Online Marketing Platform
  • Salesforce CRM

Accomplishments

  • 2018 - Received a proclamation in my honor from the 48th Senatorial District and then NC State Senator/current Congressman Chuck Edwards in honor of my service and accomplishments at the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.
  • 2015 - Received the Communications Award from the Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for website design.

Personal

5th Generation Henderson County native. Married to Don Gary Jones since May 1990.

Timeline

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
11.2019 - 03.2025

Freelance Stringer

Hendersonville Lightning
05.2018 - 11.2019

Director of Operations

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
05.2010 - 05.2018

Communications Coordinator

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
04.2008 - 05.2010

Media Consultant/Paginator/Assistant to Ad Director

Times-News
08.1999 - 03.2008

Brevard College

West Henderson High School
Mitsy Jones