Whitney Bennington
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development & Communications
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Managed a $6 million grant budget for a national program with over 10,000 youth, 40 states represented, and over 300 chapters including compliance, finance, and reporting
- Interim CEO during 7 months of professional search for next CEO
- Maintain strong partner relationships with the U.S
- Department of Justice, OJJDP, Microsoft, police departments nationwide, corporate partners, and school systems nationwide
- Provide senior-level management, special event coordination, and forum facilitation for over 300 chapters
- Manage audits internally and externally
- Establish partnerships, sponsorships, and donors
- Manage social media accounts
- Supervise internal office staff through meetings and training
- Transition from Director of Grant Operations to Director of Development and Communications in year 2.
Business Manager/ HR
UpROAR Leadership Academy
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide human resources management for 29 school personnel, including interviews, orientation, mediation, disciplinary issues and termination
- Lead business management and accounting for a budget of nearly $2 million
- Develop employee and student policies and procedures
- Organize and communicate with all contract workers
- Enrollment specialist for 115 students
- Manage documents for state audits and compliance.
Chief Operating Officer
ABC Appliance Solutions
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Hire and train technicians and office staff
- Manage vendor relations with corporate and local businesses
- Solve nearly 100 customer problems per week
- Balance the $95,000 weekly income budget
- Create marketing campaigns to increase sales by 45%.
Grant Manager
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Manage a $4 million grant budget for a national program with over 10,000 youth
- Maintain strong partner relationships with the U.S
- Department of Justice, Major League Baseball organization, Microsoft, police departments, and school systems nationwide
- Provide senior-level management, special event coordination, and forum facilitation for over 300 chapters.
Recreation Specialist
Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Managed facility that received 100 to 200 visitors per day
- Met 20% yearly revenue growth goals and maintained financial records
- Resolved problems and provided excellent customer service
- Created over 40 unique programs for all ages
- Led community outreach to community groups and HOA organizations.
Business Development Director
WBCBL Women's Developmental League
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained communication with owner and administration team, focused on partnerships and sponsorships with leagues and individual teams
- Executed player development for single moms to locate sponsors and other resources
- Facilitate marketing, promotions, and execution of business directives for the team
- Assisted team and players in creating profiles and resumes
- Communicated with agents and overseas teams for player opportunities
- Recruited players and assisted in winning sponsorships from important clients and local/national businesses.
Education
M.S., Exercise and Sports Science -
East Carolina University
05.2007
B.S. Sport Management, Minor Psychology -
Liberty University
05.2005
Skills
- Employee Link
- Bamboo
- Other Employee Software
- Sport Management / Coaching
- Office Administration
- Public Relations
- Staff Training
- Web Development
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payables Software
- Personnel Supervision
- Special Event Organization
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- School Management Software
- Performance Monitoring
- Program Development
- Grant Reporting
- Networking Abilities
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
Professional Highlights
- Managed a $6 million national program grant budget with over 300 chapters and over 10,000 youth, increasing membership representation by 4 states / 10% increase
- Increased customer base by 30% for small businesses through business consultancy
- Executed corporate team-building events and festivals with 20 to 3,000+ attendees
- Over 15 years of athletic program management experience
- Over 10 years of event management experience
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
"It is the climbing of the mountain that makes the view from the top so breathtaking"
Richard C. Miller
Timeline
Director of Development & Communications
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Business Manager/ HR
UpROAR Leadership Academy
07.2021 - 03.2022
Chief Operating Officer
ABC Appliance Solutions
10.2020 - 02.2022
Grant Manager
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc
07.2019 - 10.2020
Recreation Specialist
Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec
12.2014 - 07.2019
Business Development Director
WBCBL Women's Developmental League
08.2014 - 01.2018
M.S., Exercise and Sports Science -
East Carolina University
B.S. Sport Management, Minor Psychology -
Liberty University
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