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Monica Whitt

Conroe,TX

Summary

Experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the events industry. Strong professional, skilled in event planning & management, fundraising, and volunteer management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Tournament Manager

Houston Astros - Astros Golf Foundation
05.2021 - Current
  • Assists Tournament Director in all Houston Open tournament related capacities: including budgeting, operations, sponsorship relations/activations, vendor relationships, & volunteer management
  • Manages Volunteer & Charity Coordinator, along with 32 Committee Chairs to ensure volunteer program is executed flawlessly
  • Manages internship program: reviews resumes, host interviews, and manage on-boarding
  • Collaborates & plans tournament with Houston Astros departments including legal, finance, marketing, sponsorship, and special events
  • Plans and coordinates auxiliary events including Astros Golf Fall Classic, Media Day, and three Pro-Am events during tournament week
  • Co-manages relationship with PGA TOUR; implements PGA TOUR resources and policies with tournament staff

Manager of Volunteers & Charities

Houston Astros - Astros Golf Foundation
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Created & implemented new Birdies for Charity program; Raised and distributed $75,000 among 80+ local non-profit organizations in first year
  • Developed new volunteer program; created overall program needs which included committees, policies & procedures, training sessions
  • Developed volunteer appreciation program which included appreciation party and volunteer benefits package.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed 1,800 volunteers and thirty Committee Chairs during tournament week

Development Manager

March of Dimes
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Managed multiple vendor relationships; responsible for selection, contracting- negotiation, budget, on site execution for annual March for Babies Kickoff Luncheon & 5K event
  • Recruited and managed volunteers/corporate groups for fundraising event, including identifying candidates for top volunteer leadership roles.
  • Responsible for donor recruitment, development, cultivation, and activation

Director of Development & Volunteer Services

Montgomery County Food Bank
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Planned and managed several events which included Share Your Holidays, Food for Life Gala, and Shoot Out Hunger
  • Recruited and cultivated hundreds of volunteers from major corporations
  • Oversaw and coordinated gift solicitation activities which included individual donors, corporations, grants and fundraising activities (direct mail, online giving), monthly donors, and overall donor relations

Community Relations Manager

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
07.2012 - 09.2014
  • Managed multiple vendor relationships; responsible for selection, contracting - negotiation, budget, on site execution for various events (included venue & hotel selection)
  • Managed million-dollar plus budget for Transplant Games of America; responsible for budget development and planning
  • Managed staff of five employees for Transplant Games of America
  • Recruited, trained, and managed thousands of volunteers annually for Houston events; Increased volunteer database from 300 individuals to more than 8,000 volunteers
  • Managed & submitted all state grant applications

Contractor for 2012 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Coordinated creation of all event-related branding, collateral, décor, signage, and printed materials for AAU
  • Coordinated press conferences, radio interviews, and television interviews (AAU)
  • Oversaw ticketing program; developed ticket protocol, trained bank supervisors, and managed reconciliation of ticket sales (AAU)
  • Managed volunteer program

Contractor - Volunteer Manager

National Senior Games Association – 2011 Summer National Senior Games
10.2010 - 07.2011
  • Recruited, trained, and managed 2,000 volunteers for eighteen sports at fourteen venues
  • Scheduled 8,000 shifts in volunteer registration system
  • Coordinated five volunteer orientations
  • Created volunteer handbook and training materials

Development Manager

San Antonio Sports
06.2006 - 06.2010
  • Prepared sponsorship proposals and activated on contracted assets for each event
  • Maintained San Antonio Sports membership/sponsorship database
  • Created legacy program for 2010 Women’s Final Four at San Antonio ISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy
  • Liaison to San Antonio Local Organizing Committee in 2008 & 2010 – Final Four Championship Staff
  • Assisted with operations for various events

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, Sports Management -

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Operations Support
  • Detailed-Oriented
  • Budget Management
  • Multitasking
  • Sponsor/Customer Relations
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Tournament Manager

Houston Astros - Astros Golf Foundation
05.2021 - Current

Manager of Volunteers & Charities

Houston Astros - Astros Golf Foundation
10.2018 - 05.2021

Development Manager

March of Dimes
11.2015 - 10.2018

Director of Development & Volunteer Services

Montgomery County Food Bank
09.2014 - 11.2015

Community Relations Manager

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
07.2012 - 09.2014

Contractor for 2012 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
07.2011 - 07.2012

Contractor - Volunteer Manager

National Senior Games Association – 2011 Summer National Senior Games
10.2010 - 07.2011

Development Manager

San Antonio Sports
06.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor in Business Administration, Sports Management -

University of the Incarnate Word

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