Mollie Simpkins

• Collaborates with the shop owner to create and manage community educational opportunities, including lessons, classes, and events.
• Manages and promotes the annual Protect Paradise Bash and BBQ, partnering with local businesses to engage the community.
  Creates, manages, and promotes women’s 2-day fly fishing schools, rowing classes, and children’s events, attracting new clientele and increasing revenue.
• Became Outfitting Manager in 2019, implementing a new booking platform that streamlined processes, bringing stability through clear communication. Guides' feedback has been extremely positive.
• Books guided fly fishing trips and classes with professionalism and attention to detail to ensure the best customer experience.
  Manages client relations and expectations, and monitors follow-up communication by guides after each trip and class.
• Assist in the shop as needed.

• Supported fundraising, resource development, and communications needs with senior management.
• Planned and customized donor appeals, maintaining a 55% retention rate.
  Developed a peer-to-peer fundraising program, exceeding the goal by 50%.
• Managed a monthly giving plan, doubling monthly contributions in one year.
• Oversaw online giving with Luminate Online, handling content creation, donation forms, email scheduling, and data analysis.
• Managed donor information via DonorPerfect, including gift imports and membership updates.
• Increased engagement through local community events.
• Promptly acknowledged gifts with thank you letters and phone calls.

• Developed, managed, and executed radio station events and promotions with Program Directors and the sales team.
• Supervised station contests, client promotions, events, and website promotions.
• Assisted Account Executives in creating and presenting promotional packages, achieving a 90% success rate.
• Represented the company at community and charitable events, increasing donations by 50% for the Guerilla Turkey Drive.
• Increased four listener databases by at least 25% through on-air contests and promotions.
• Created and sent weekly email blasts to 3,000 listeners.
• Managed station websites using PromoSuite.

• Created a robust local presence for the national MuckFest MS event series, achieving participant recruitment goals through partnerships with the local National MS Society chapter, and community businesses, acquiring local sponsorships.
• Led the execution of national marketing and branding strategies across multiple markets within the Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Engaged 50% of participants by creating, hosting, and attending events at local businesses and partners.

• Coordinated efforts to expand organization's funding and community impact through a strategic fundraising plan aligned with mission and programs, supporting senior management.
• Analyzed and monitored major gift fundraising events and mission delivery programs to enhance initiatives.
  Successfully led annual major gift golf event, achieving full participation and a 50% revenue increase, including managing auctions.
• Facilitated development of community leadership groups, engaging residents in the CPS-3 Cancer Study.
• Provided timely income reports and promoted events via social media, created and distributed press releases, and Public Service Announcements.

• Managed operations across Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC, overseeing daily operations for a news and traffic reporting division serving over 125 radio and television clients.
• Coordinated seamless operations across multiple departments, monitored budgets, and optimized resources.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, collaborated with senior management on long-term goals, and mentored team members to foster productivity.
• Recruited, trained, and scheduled employees to optimize performance a
• Established partnerships with vendors and stakeholders, identified cost-saving opportunities and implemented customer-focused strategies.
• Assisted in recruiting, training, and scheduling employees to optimize performance, customer service, and client satisfaction.