Stacie Adkins
Evans,GA
Summary
Over 20 years of experience with expertise in developing and evaluating organizational objectives and creating professional networks, guidelines, and strategies to achieve those goals. A strong track record of success has been consistently demonstrated throughout my career. I am detail-oriented, energetic, and an effective communicator both internally and externally, enabling my ability to negotiate favorable partnerships and recognize opportunities to align with an organization's vision.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
REALTORS of Greater Augusta (RGA)
05.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: An association of REALTORS comprised of 2,000+ members along with management of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for 2,500+ members.
- Manage a 3-million dollar budget, negotiate vendor contracts for cost-savings while identifying new opportunities to increase our non-dues revenue.
- Secure continuing education opportunities for members.
- Coordinate all outreach programs.
- Oversight of eleven committees to align tasks and goals with our strategic plan.
- Creation and maintenance of all internal and external communication including social media and websites.
- Management of staff and volunteers with two office locations.
- Event registration and on-line billing operations for best efficiency and easy member access.
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Augusta Sports Council (GASC)
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Recruitment, planning and logistic management of sporting events contributing $40 million dollars annually to our region's economy.
- Top contributing events included: NIKE Peach Jam Basketball, IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta, Head of the South Rowing Regatta, USA Cycling Masters National Championships, and USSSA World Military Softball.
- Negotiated contracts with event owners to minimize expenses and maximize revenue, volunteer management, partner with government officials for events operations and permitting, media relations and press releases, sponsorships, grant writing, and speaking engagements.
Events Director
Columbia County Board of Commissioners
06.2000 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Events were under the Board of Commissioners to manage logistics of event planning, booking, promotion, and post-event evaluation.
- Concerts (Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, JoDee Messina, Rick Springfield, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Darius Rucker, and many other acts).
- Other events ranged from festivals, an annual fund-raising black-tie gala, to national sporting events with varying attendance of 100 guests to 35,000 guests.
- Worked closely with media to coordinate marketing promotions and campaigns.
- Managed event staff, recruited and trained volunteers, budgeting, sponsorships, social media outlets, public relations, publication of marketing material evaluating effective strategies, etix operations, and representative at national conferences for recruitment of event owners/promoters to our facilities.
Recreation & Events Director
Columbia County Board of Commissioners
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Recreation Department was a division under the Board of Commissioners with management responsibilities of athletic programs and maintenance of seven parks, in addition to the above-mentioned county events.
- Programs for 5,000+ participants organized by 17 full-time employees, 13 part-time employees, and 500+ volunteers. Increased participation by enhancing professional development and volunteer collaborations.
- A 1.3 million dollar budget with negotiations for pricing on related equipment or sporting organizations utilizing county facilities to ensure optimal use of taxpayers money while maintaining financial stability.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Augusta State University
Augusta, GASkills
Communication
Event/Corporate Planning
Financial & Project Management
Relationship & Teamwork Building
Strategic Planning
Time Management
Achievements and Civic Involvement
- Increased RGA member participation by 75% during tenure.
- 2023-2024: Served as a committee chair for the Georgia Association of Realtors and committee member for the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
- 2021: Achieved Real Estate Certified Executive (RCE) Designation through NAR
- 2018: Graduate of Leadership Augusta Class
- 2015-2018: Rotary Club of Augusta
- 2015-2018: Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
- 2012: Georgia Trend Magazine, Featured Article
- 2012: Augusta in Army Boots Class
- 2011: Augusta Magazine, Featured Article
- 2010: Graduate of Leadership Columbia County, Inaugural Class
- 2010: CSRA in Scrubs Class
- 2007-2012: Columbia County Arts Board of Directors
- 2004: Created the Columbia County events department and events calendar, continue to be a key-organizer for the county's largest event with 35K attendees.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
REALTORS of Greater Augusta (RGA)
05.2018 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Augusta Sports Council (GASC)
05.2015 - 05.2018
Recreation & Events Director
Columbia County Board of Commissioners
01.2011 - 12.2012
Events Director
Columbia County Board of Commissioners
06.2000 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Augusta State University
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