Petra Boyd

• Coordinate city-sponsored events, community programs, and engagement initiatives, supporting planning, logistics, communication, and event preparation for the Community Relations department.
• Manage event logistics including travel arrangements, conference registrations, tax documentation, expense reporting, and distribution of marketing materials and weekly campaigns.
• Provide on-site administrative support during community events by preparing materials, managing schedules, overseeing task completion, and ensuring smooth execution of assigned operational duties.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Community Relations inquiries, supporting public engagement and strengthening communication with residents, vendors, and community partners.
• Support vendor and community partner coordination, ensuring timely communication and delivery of event materials and information.
• Oversee purchasing workflows including requisitions, purchase orders, invoice submissions, and Pcard approval tracking to support event and departmental operations.
• Lead the department's transition from Freedcamp to Microsoft Planner, training team members and improving project tracking and cross-departmental coordination.
• Supervise departmental interns, providing direction on event preparation tasks, communication assignments, and project-related responsibilities.
• Assist with marketing content and graphic design for community programs, newsletters, and event promotions using Canva and established templates.

• Managed advertising strategies for Chevrolet Local Marketing Association (LMA) dealer groups in collaboration with the Account Director.
• Managed coordination for seven LMA groups to ensure alignment with overall campaign objectives. Managed communication with internal teams, vendors, and Chevy dealers to maintain strategic consistency.
• Created client presentations, proposals, and key deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Created engaging digital content for websites, email campaigns, and social media platforms.

• Drove the completion of key deliverables, while tracking progress and ensuring accountability through timely follow-ups on outstanding items.
• Effectively coordinated and oversaw scheduling for the executive team, including calendar management and travel logistics.
• Maintained confidential records and files pertaining to executive operations.
• Coordinated notary services across multiple states.

• Managed complex executive team calendars and scheduling across multiple offices and time zones. Managed comprehensive coordination of travel, including flights, accommodations, and transportation arrangements.
• Organized and executed team activities such as staff meetings, team-building events, and office parties to enhance team collaboration and boost morale.
• Proactively pinpointed opportunities to optimize processes, leading to increased efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
• Tracked and ensured the timely completion of key deliverables by following up on outstanding items for accountability.
• Offered assistance on various special assignments to meet changing business requirements.

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Protected operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
• Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
• Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

• Maintained condition of library shelves and study areas.
• Checked library materials in and out of library.
• Answered telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries.
• Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.

Magna Cum Laude

• Member of Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
• Member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society
• Completed professional development in Administrative Professional Success