Sharon Boswell
Director of Communications
Prosper,TX
Summary
Seasoned Director of Communications & Office Administration with a proven track record at Prosper United Methodist Church, excelling in multimedia storytelling and branding management. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, I significantly enhance brand visibility and community engagement through innovative marketing communications and web development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications & Office Administration
Prosper United Methodist Church
Prosper, TX
04.2016 - Current
- Manage social media accounts by creating content that is relevant to target audiences, increases brand awareness, and fosters community.
- Prepare and manage the annual communications budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Design promotional materials such as posters, flyers, brochures, collateral, and advertisements.
- Conduct market research to understand audience needs and preferences, tailoring messages for maximum impact.
- Utilize analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, and adjust tactics accordingly.
- Develop and oversee brand management, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all communication channels.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Maintain a database of contacts within the organization's network for future outreach purposes.
- Create and manage content for websites, newsletters, brochures, and other print materials.
Youth Ministry Assistant
Stonebridge United Methodist Church
10.2004 - 03.2016
- Plan and implement major events such as mission trips, retreats and fundraising
- Responsibility includes event research, registration, collection of required documentation, transportation arrangements, cost analysis and control, and supplies
- Manage event schedule and use of classrooms/resources for the entire church
- Manage calendar for Youth Pastors
- Enhance communication of programs by email, website, e-newsletter, mailings and social media
- Build ministry budget, track expenses, and organize fundraising
- Maintain databases for student records and curriculum
- Create graphics for bulletins, website, indoor & outdoor banners, worship series, mailings, etc
- Print large scale posters & banners for event promotions
Staffing Manager
Accustaff
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Responsible for all operational aspects of branch, including implementation and maintenance of legal, corporate and profit programs
- Manage staff providing staffing, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable support
- Provided clients with qualified candidates for direct hire, temporary-to-hire, and temporary staffing needs
- Developed and maintained inventory of candidates by implementing effective recruiting, interviewing, testing, counseling and retention programs
- Designated associate for anchor account managing 100-150 employees
- Developed recruiting resource and employee referral programs
Staffing Supervisor
Accustaff
10.1998 - 07.1999
- Responsible for all operational aspects of branch, including implementation and maintenance of legal, corporate and profit programs
- Manage staff providing staffing, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable support
- Provided clients with qualified candidates for direct hire, temporary-to-hire, and temporary staffing needs
- Developed and maintained inventory of candidates by implementing effective recruiting, interviewing, testing, counseling and retention programs
- Designated associate for anchor account managing 100-150 employees
- Developed recruiting resource and employee referral programs
Senior Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co., Inc.
10.1994 - 10.1998
- Responsible for $3.6 million in annual sales
- Built and maintained merchandise plans
- Coordinated activities of selling areas to meet sales and profit objectives
- Provided personnel leadership through staff recruitment, training, evaluation of job performance and execution of appraisal programs
- Administered training for management trainees and summer interns
- Developed and designed communication strategies, and implemented plans for events
- Responsible for setup of new store opening
- Market coordinator of volunteer campaign for local literacy and student mentoring programs
Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co., Inc.
01.1988 - 09.1994
- Responsible for $3.6 million in annual sales
- Built and maintained merchandise plans
- Coordinated activities of selling areas to meet sales and profit objectives
- Provided personnel leadership through staff recruitment, training, evaluation of job performance and execution of appraisal programs
- Administered training for management trainees and summer interns
- Developed and designed communication strategies, and implemented plans for events
- Responsible for setup of new store opening
- Market coordinator of volunteer campaign for local literacy and student mentoring programs
Education
Continuing Education - Graphic Design
Collin College
01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management & Marketing
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.1987
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive
- Database Management
- Notary Public of Texas
- Marketing communications
- Web development & management
- Analytics tracking
- Multimedia storytelling
- Branding management
- Video content production
- Social media content development
Volunteer Experience
- Community, Relay for Life Committee, McKinney Soccer Association, Blackwatch Soccer Association support
- School, Special Events Coordinator, Treasurer, Fundraising Chairperson, Office Assistance, Workroom Coordinator, Newsletter Publication, Classroom Publishing, Various events
- Church, Missions, Teaching, Office Assistance, Special Events, Nursery Care, Ushering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Communications & Office Administration
Prosper United Methodist Church
04.2016 - Current
Youth Ministry Assistant
Stonebridge United Methodist Church
10.2004 - 03.2016
Staffing Manager
Accustaff
07.1999 - 07.2000
Staffing Supervisor
Accustaff
10.1998 - 07.1999
Senior Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co., Inc.
10.1994 - 10.1998
Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co., Inc.
01.1988 - 09.1994
Continuing Education - Graphic Design
Collin College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management & Marketing
University of Texas at San Antonio
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