VIRGINIA SUMMER SAIZ
Rome,GA
Summary
Performance-driven professional with Bachelor degrees in Integrated Marketing Communications and Business Administration. Qualified professional with dynamic international leadership experience in large scale marketing, event planning, sales expansion, fundraising, account planning, communications, public relations, business and financial management, community outreach, project design and beyond. Forward-thinking team player professionally versed in all facets of event planning with success in building lasting one-on-one relationships with clientele. Experienced in diverse catering for events of well over 800 patrons specialized to each events needs. Strong knowledge of increasing brand awareness through targeted campaigns and engaging content.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
02.2016 - 2017
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas
- Worked at headquarters of one of the nations largest not-for-profit integrated health care systems.
- Weekly led communications between 97 different tri-state locations while keeping online system documentation of ongoing projects.
- Wrote weekly progress reports for our Vice President to use as informative materials in all endeavors.
- Kept internal updates throughout a number of hospital online systems.
- Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives.
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Enhanced client satisfaction by meticulously planning and executing high-quality events.
- Streamlined event processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills and responsiveness to their needs.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
Marketing and Public Relations
FLOYD HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Participated in hospital-wide evaluations and multiple branch communications.
- Planned and coordinated community fundraisers and yearly evaluation meetings under coordination of Vice Presidents.
- Conducted weekly interviews and informational healthcare presentations.
- Wrote corporation newsletters, announcements and press releases.
- Updated daily online content across social media platforms.
- Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in various types of media.
- Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
- Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics
Community Outreach Coordinator
William Davies Shelter
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Documented and analyzed performance of different programs in order to make proactive decisions about services.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about community to guide local program development.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives.
- Exceeded revenue targets by securing sponsorships from key partners within the industry.
- Developed creative event concepts with attention to detail, resulting in memorable experiences for attendees.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
Vice President of Philanthropy
READ LEAD ACHIEVE
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed, planned and coordinated state wide fundraisers benefitting Childhood Illiteracy.
- Successfully executed sales promotion, charitable cause marketing, event planning, nationwide communications, budgeting and project management.
- Coordinated and led record-breaking 200 collegiate volunteers into Lafayette County Elementary School for after-school tutoring program.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Established technical strategy for entire company, accounting for overall business goals, budgetary limitations and resource allocation.
Corporate English Language Instructor
Spain Idiomas
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Private English Language Teacher
Self-employeed
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Worked independently with meticulous attention to detail.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
English Teacher
Academia Illimia
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
International Intern
BAHAMAS METHODIST HABITAT, United Methodist Church
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Coordinated, prepared and led mission trips on multiple islands benefitting disaster relief for Bahamas Methodist Habitat.Directed weekly teams of over 80 people to mission trip worksites while planning their daily activities, managing complete functional budgeting and communicating with local organizations.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Developed business, financial and analytical skills in fast-paced work environment.
Education
Integrated Marketing And Communications - Marketing, Communications, Business Administration
University of Mississippi
Mississippi2017
Skills
- Program Oversight
- Entertainment Booking
- Special events planning
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Expense Tracking
- Events logistics management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Business Growth
- Budget Development
- Revenue Generation
- Accommodation Organization
- Time management abilities
- Marketing
- Strong PR background
- Team leadership
- Quantitative and qualitative market research
- Marketing plan development
- Vendor negotiation
- Progress assessments
- Analytics and SEO
- Campaign management
- Business Development
- Product Marketing
- Promotional planning
Timeline
English Teacher
Academia Illimia
08.2018 - 05.2019
Community Outreach Coordinator
William Davies Shelter
05.2017 - 01.2022
Marketing and Public Relations
FLOYD HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 07.2016
Public Relations
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
02.2016 - 2017
Vice President of Philanthropy
READ LEAD ACHIEVE
10.2015 - 11.2016
International Intern
BAHAMAS METHODIST HABITAT, United Methodist Church
06.2014 - 08.2014
Corporate English Language Instructor
Spain Idiomas
Private English Language Teacher
Self-employeed
Integrated Marketing And Communications - Marketing, Communications, Business Administration
University of Mississippi
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