Shavonte Celestine

Increased regional development efficiency by implementing strategic plans and conducting regular progress reviews. Strengthened relationships with donors through consistent communication and collaboration. Secured funding for development initiatives by preparing detailed proposals and presentations to potential donors. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among departments to align efforts toward shared goal for the university.

Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits. Generated leads per week and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers. Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service. Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs. Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business. Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions.

At Victory I served as an Apprentice. Although I was an apprentice, I served full-time at the church and operated as an Pastoral Assistant. Participated in team meetings to gameplan weekly events and services. Coordinated and effectively monitored service flow. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Maintained adherence to client-event requirements through effective delegation, prioritizing and management of all production phases, from concept to execution. Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets. Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues. Attended and participated in industry events. Selected event materials which aligned with clients' requests and vision. Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback.