Molly Elizabeth Smith
Palm Coast
Summary
Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator - Economics, Government, & Personal Finance
JI Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Build, develop and deliver curriculum for Senior Level government class to meet state curriculum standards, focusing on the US Constitution and primary source documents
- Adapt and modernize curriculum using relevant online and supplemental content
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Developed and implemented personal finance curriculum based on Ramsey Education's Foundations in Personal Finance; improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Create engaging video content, slides, and timelines; author tests and final examinations; conduct class debates on relevant political and economic topics as well as current ballot initiatives
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Highlights: Awarded Rookie of the Year, perfect attendance record, 100% student completion rate
CEO & Founder
Republic of Paws LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and launched ecomm startup; managed website build and platform enhancements; utilized organic marketing, SEO, and relationship-building to grow Ecomm business to $15K monthly in first year
- Transitioned business to brick-and-mortar and ecomm hybrid model in 2011, opening three Colorado retail locations by 2018, adding grooming services in 2016, and a local delivery route in 2020; implemented strategic plans to achieve company gross sales of more than $2.3 million annually by 2023
- Streamlined business processes through software and greater automation, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all locations including grooming scheduling, accounting, time tracking and web platform and integrations
- Recruited, onboarded, and managed retail and grooming team of 24; processing payroll, administering benefits, and coordinating weekly scheduling; conducted quarterly and annual reviews, disciplinary meetings and terminations
- Improved organizational structure and successfully navigated the business cycle by reallocating resources to grow delivery and services offerings, redefining roles for greater efficiency
Development Officer
Mercy's Gate
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed re-brand process including website rebuild, church direct referral program plug-in; re-design of marketing tools including ministry partner packets, community resource brochure, staff shirts, business cards and letterhead; transition to and integration with online giving platform to streamline donor communications
- Wrote grant applications and tracked progress, successfully securing funding through local and state foundations including first time acceptance into high profile state grant's emergency funding program; gave funding presentations for El Pomar Foundation, Indy Gives, and Walmart, achieving the top funding spot from Wal-Mart's Managers Fund
- Oversaw re-launch of annual back-pack drive and participated in additional training and services events to increase awareness of organzation's mission and build collaborative partnerships
- Worked with donor relations team and Executive Director on direct mail campaigns and donor communication
- Developed case studies showcasing program successes that demonstrated the impact of donors'' investments.
Assistant Production Manager
Infront Webworks
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed development of websites and web-based solutions from sales hand-off to launch
- Interfaced with customers and development team to ensure smooth, timely delivery of projects
- Maintained daily schedule of tasks for design and development team, conducted client meetings, and provided weekly updates to management team on project progression
- Prepared sales proposals, technical documentation, and work order requests for new projects, networked with existing and new clients to generate leads and add-ons
- Participated in the design of websites and logos using Adobe CS4, assisted with content load and creation for clients, introduced MailChimp as Infront's preferred online newsletter solution
Research & Communications Associate
Care Net
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed multiple high impact projects including corporate video, overhaul of corporate website, and client center sweepstakes from inception to implementation; coordinated contract bids, project timelines, and departmental priorities; managed communication between internal team and vendors/firms
- Drafted compelling press releases to generate positive media coverage for the organization; authored web commentary, e-communications, and journal articles for publication
- Utilized Adobe to create web graphics, marketing mailers, advertisements, micro sites and print and online newsletters; served as webmaster, coded electronic newsletters, and led workshops on new media and online communications
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communication plans.
- Improved website user experience through content optimization and design updates.
Director of Campus Outreach & Development
Care Net
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Developed marketing and outreach strategy for program launch including logo, messaging strategy, brochures, outreach events, web content, viral marketing efforts, and print ads
- Served as national spokesperson for campus initiative, featured as a guest on national radio programs and student conferences including Janet Parshall's America, Students for Life of America, Rock for Life, Washington Post, Associated Press and AFA Radio
- Created and managed the Summer Leadership Development intern program including budget draft and approval, student recruitment, daily schedule coordination, special projects, and outreach trips
- Coordinated topics and speakers for full-day seminar on campus outreach, served as speaker for opening track
- Prepared program summary and progress reports for annual Board Meeting
Communications Manager
American Conservative Union
10.2005 - 02.2006
- Authored press releases, media advisories, and content for board updates
- Managed media schedule for chairman and Executive Vice President; researched relevant media topics to provide relevant summaries and brief executive leadership; booked interviews
- Edited and pitched op-ed columns to national and local print and online publications
- Cultivated and coordinated media presence for CPAC national conference of 4,000+ attendees; served as organization press liaison to ensure security requirements and scheduling needs
- Developed compelling content for website and other media channels, driving user engagement and conversions; served as internal web master
Education
Bachelor of Science - Government
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Resilience
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict-resolution
- Classroom management
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PDF Maker
Accounting Platforms: Quickbooks (Online, Time, Workforce), Wave Accounting
Google: Analytics, Adwords, Translate, Drive, Sheets, Classroom, My Business, Docs
Software & Web: CMS, CRM, HTML, E-commerce
Accomplishments
Rookie of the Year - JICHS
Media Spotlights: Fox & Friends, HGTV House Hunters, Fox21 News, The Gazette, The Independent, Real Simple Magazine
Certification of Graduation - Leadership Institute
Outstanding Graduate Award - Helms School of Government
Timeline
Educator - Economics, Government, & Personal Finance
JI Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
Development Officer
Mercy's Gate
04.2019 - 08.2019
CEO & Founder
Republic of Paws LLC
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
Infront Webworks
08.2008 - 03.2010
Research & Communications Associate
Care Net
02.2006 - 11.2007
Director of Campus Outreach & Development
Care Net
02.2006 - 11.2007
Communications Manager
American Conservative Union
10.2005 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Government
Liberty University
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