SAVANNA WIGGINS
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Cross-functional professional bringing student support, volunteer coordination, HR compliance, marketing, and event logistics together in service-oriented environments. Known for organizing people, processes, and communications to support campus initiatives, community engagement, and smooth program delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Services
John Melvin Christian University
Pensacola, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Support student services, admissions, campus engagement, and institutional initiatives across faith-based college environment, helping students succeed academically, professionally, and spiritually.
- Guide students through admissions, academic planning, scheduling, degree progress, and campus resources while supporting retention, leadership, and personal growth.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and engagement for college events, student activities, service projects, and community outreach, enhancing campus involvement.
- Connect students with community service opportunities, communicate needs, organize volunteer participation, and build relationships with local churches, schools, businesses, and nonprofit partners.
- Planned and executed campus events and special programs by managing volunteers, logistics, and partnerships, fostering community engagement.
- Supported institutional marketing and recruitment efforts, contributed to policy development and compliance reporting, partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
Human Resources and Compliance
Velarity Healthcare Solutions
Tampa, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated compliance requirements for consultants from pre-hire to placement, ensuring alignment among clients, recruiters, account managers, consultants, and third-party partners.
- Ensured compliance with laws across all U.S. states to mitigate legal risks.
- Managed background checks, certifications, credential files, and confidential employee records while meeting client and company standards.
- Facilitated communication and organization as main point of contact for internal teams and external partners, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance processes.
Human Resources, Payroll, Marketing, and Special Events
Five Flags Restaurant Group
Pensacola, FL
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated HR and employee relations through planning and executing special events and fundraisers with vendors and community partners across three restaurants, fostering community engagement.
- Managed event logistics, promotional efforts, and community relationships, ensuring seamless operational execution for events.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Human Resources, Marketing, and Administration
West Florida Baseball Academy / Pensacola Learning Academy
Pensacola, Florida
07.2019 - 08.2024
- Coordinated HR, administrative, accreditation, scheduling, marketing, and community engagement functions for education- and athletics-focused organizations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration among staff, families, community partners, and volunteers for events, communications, and grant activities, fostering a positive service-oriented culture.
- Developed volunteer initiatives for school and athletic programs, coordinating volunteers for K-12 activities and athletic camps, ensuring smooth execution for ages 5-17.
Teacher
Anchored Christian Academy
Pensacola, Florida
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Taught middle and high school students in faith-based setting, developed curriculum to enhance leadership, responsibility, collaboration, and student engagement.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for school activities, supporting special events and science experiments to foster community involvement.
Co-Owner
Unlimited Training Academy
Pensacola, FL
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Directed daily operations, including staff leadership, scheduling, budgeting, marketing, customer service, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, setting clear expectations and fostering a team-focused work culture.
- Managed budgeting, purchasing, expense tracking, and vendor relationships to support efficient and responsible operations.
- Coordinated staff and participant schedules, shared program expectations, and addressed operational needs to keep programs and events on track.
- Planned and coordinated events, programs, promotions, and community activities, handling logistics from start through completion.
- Built and maintained relationships with families, community members, vendors, and local partners to support engagement and organizational growth.
- Developed marketing and outreach materials, digital communications, newsletters, and community campaigns to enhance visibility and participation.
- Directed development of branding merchandise, uniforms, website content, and promotional materials to ensure consistent organizational identity.
Director of Discipleship
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
Pensacola, FL
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Led adult Bible studies and life groups while developing original discipleship curriculum and reviewing additional biblical resources for church-wide use.
- Supported adult discipleship ministries by creating programs and opportunities that promoted spiritual growth, biblical study, fellowship, and service.
- Launched and guided new life groups and Bible studies by recruiting volunteer leaders, providing encouragement, sharing resources, and maintaining ongoing communication and support.
- Recruited, identified, and equipped volunteers for life group leadership, ministry teams, event support, and other church leadership roles aligned with gifts, strengths, and interests.
- Built volunteer ministry teams by setting expectations, coordinating responsibilities, identifying leadership potential, and encouraging greater church involvement.
- Worked with pastors and ministry leaders to identify volunteer gaps and create strategies that increased participation and engagement.
- Connected church members with service opportunities inside congregation and community, helping move individuals from attendance to active ministry involvement.
- Coordinated volunteer coverage for church programs, special events, outreach initiatives, discipleship activities, and related ministry opportunities.
- Strengthened relationships with church members and volunteer leaders through clear communication, encouragement, coaching, and follow-up, enhancing engagement and volunteer retention.
- Partnered with pastoral, worship, children’s, youth, and other ministry teams to support church-wide initiatives and unified community engagement.
- Assisted with planning and execution of special events and ministry initiatives by coordinating volunteers, communications materials, schedules, and logistics.
- Developed church communications and promotional materials, including newsletters, flyers, graphics, and multimedia presentations, to increase awareness and participation in ministry opportunities.
- Supported worship services and special events through creative media and ProPresenter while working closely with pastoral and worship teams to maintain organized ministry environments.
- Encouraged church members to use gifts in service, leadership, and discipleship, helping build stronger involvement in church mission.
Senior Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Pensacola, FL
10.2009 - 09.2014
- Led team of 100+ consultants, developed leaders, and facilitated sales recognition training and networking events; achieved over $60,000 in personal sales within six months, earning two company cars.
Senior Account Executive
SuperTalk Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Cultivated partnerships with businesses and community leaders to exceed sales and membership targets while coordinating promotional networking and large community events.
Membership Recruiter
Area Development Partnership
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Facilitated chamber of commerce outreach and local economic growth through strategic member recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Raised new memberships by more than 40% in first year and built member retention program.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment to enhance support for large community events.
- Planned and managed large community and networking events, including logistics, budgeting, and board reporting.
- Created new revenue streams and wrote content for monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine.
- Earned recognition as top military supporter for leadership and community involvement.
- Contributed to marketing campaigns to boost visibility of ADP programs and member services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
John Melvin Christian University
Pensacola08-2026
Master of Science - Christian Counseling
John Melvin Christian University
Pensacola, FLSome College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Southern Mississippi
HattiesburgSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSkills
- Volunteer recruitment and development
- Team leadership and coaching
- Student and community engagement
- Faith-based leadership
- Strategic planning and outreach
- Operations and logistics
- Community and church partnerships
- Special event coordination
- Marketing and communications
COMMUNITY & MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT
Momentum Church, Events Team Lead, Pensacola, Florida, Lead volunteer coordination for church-wide special events, recruiting, organizing, communicating with, and supporting volunteer teams before, during, and after events., Coordinate volunteers and event support for children's ministry activities, women's events, youth and young adult gatherings, funerals and memorial services, church celebrations, outreach initiatives, conferences, seasonal programs, and other ministry events., Partner with ministry leaders to identify volunteer needs, assign roles, communicate expectations, troubleshoot event-day needs, and create a welcoming, organized experience for attendees and volunteers., Encourage a culture of service by helping volunteers use their gifts to support the church's mission and strengthen relationships within the congregation and surrounding community.
Timeline
Director of Student Services
John Melvin Christian University
08.2024 - Current
Human Resources, Payroll, Marketing, and Special Events
Five Flags Restaurant Group
07.2024 - 08.2024
Human Resources and Compliance
Velarity Healthcare Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Human Resources, Marketing, and Administration
West Florida Baseball Academy / Pensacola Learning Academy
07.2019 - 08.2024
Teacher
Anchored Christian Academy
07.2019 - 05.2022
Co-Owner
Unlimited Training Academy
07.2015 - 09.2016
Director of Discipleship
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
01.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Account Executive
SuperTalk Mississippi
08.2010 - 05.2011
Senior Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
10.2009 - 09.2014
Membership Recruiter
Area Development Partnership
07.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
John Melvin Christian University
Master of Science - Christian Counseling
John Melvin Christian University
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
University of Southern Mississippi
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Pearl River Community College