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TONI HOLLOWAY

Silver Spring,Maryland
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water.
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TONI HOLLOWAY

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact company success positively.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Zebra Strategies, Inc.
New York City, NY

VP of Client Experience & Insights
05.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Authored compelling, creative proposals and presentations in response to enterprise-level RFPs and won over $2M in new or renewed marketing contracts.
  • Reached out to potential customers for business development and communicated with assigned accounts to set expectations. Negotiated and closed contract agreements with new clients.
  • Managed, measured, tracked, and resolved 90% of customer issues to achieve timely resolutions.
  • Coordinated with internal departments on implementation of new client business.
  • Assumed ownership over aspects of team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts, and procedures to attract more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Devised questionnaires, surveys, and qualitative discussions to generate real-time data collection from target demographic.

Forward Solutions
Washington, DC

Senior Project Manager (contract)
09.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Led project proposal design, won DEI contract, and managed launch activities.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
  • Role ~ compensation for proposal and presentation development win.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Senior Advancement Communications Strategist
01.2015 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Built integrated promotional campaigns delivering relevant information to targeted audiences through compelling messaging and storytelling.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategy to increase engagement and increase online giving by over 14% per year.
  • Increased donations and supported university goals by developing new strategies and campaigns.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop communication plans and creative collateral.
  • Built and maintained relationships with marketing, sales, and service partners to implement communication plans.
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Maximized branding initiatives by strengthening campaign outreach and increasing inter-departmental communication between marketing and public relations.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Prepared or edited organizational publications such as alumni newsletters or donor reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Exceeded goals with 66% donation increase over same previous period by delivering high-content, data-driven end-of-year campaign
  • Used measurements and assessments to evaluate success of campaigns and communication materials and applied insight to future initiatives.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Special Assistant, Advancement VP (Chief of Staff)
02.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Organized mission-centered donor cultivation campaigns & events and prospected high-impact benefactors for potential partnership.
  • Designed and implemented donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation strategies and techniques.
  • Assisted VP in all aspects of fundraising operations.
  • Developed strategic plans for donation management, tax reporting, budget coordination, and benefactor communications.
  • Cultivated advanced knowledge of donor and public relations, event planning, community outreach, and budget management.
  • Prepared PowerPoint presentations for senior-level staff with attention to detail.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
  • Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training, and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
  • Facilitated creation of governance policies for adoption by all constituents.

Education

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Master of Arts from Applied Communication Theory & Methodology

University Overview

Cum Laude

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Arts from Communications

University Overview

Cum Laude

Skills

  • Email & CRM Software
  • Reports and Presentations
  • Proposal Development
  • Client Communication
  • Project Management
  • Marketing Experience
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Market Research
  • MS Office
  • Brand Experience
  • Digital Media
  • Google Workspace

Certification

  • CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management, in process
  • Inbound Marketing Certificate
  • Principles & Techniques of Fundraising Certificate
  • Certified Life Coach (ICF-Accredited Program)
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Timeline

VP of Client Experience & Insights

Zebra Strategies, Inc.
05.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Project Manager (contract)

Forward Solutions
09.2019 - 01.2020

Senior Advancement Communications Strategist

Howard University
01.2015 - 10.2019

Special Assistant, Advancement VP (Chief of Staff)

Howard University
02.2013 - 01.2015

Cleveland State University

Master of Arts from Applied Communication Theory & Methodology

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts from Communications
TONI HOLLOWAY