Yanci Beers
Executive Operations & Communications Consultant
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Versatile administrative and communications professional skilled in executive support, multi-channel messaging, and record management. Adept at compiling data, managing large-scale budgets, and streamlining department operations while ensuring strict compliance with organizational policies. Combines a strong digital media and branding background with high-level administrative expertise to support executive leadership and department initiatives efficiently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Dixon-Smith Middle School
Fredericksburg, VA
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Guide students through the artistic process, providing individualized feedback and fostering skill development.
- Maintain a structured, inclusive studio environment that encourages creativity and student expression.
- Designed, drafted, and distributed promotional materials, digital media, and visual content using contemporary design software to support cross-departmental programs, school productions, and public-facing events.
- Served as School Military Liaison, managing official documentation for Purple Star compliance, coordinating district-level event logistics (including Purple Up events), and handling stakeholder outreach and administrative records.
Graphic Designer / Brand Consultant
Freelance
08.2002 - 02.2022
- Partnered with diverse clients to define creative strategy, research market trends, and deliver high-impact visual campaigns on tight operational deadlines.
- Managed end-to-end graphic design and branding projects from concept to production, creating print-ready graphics, web content, and social media media/videos using industry-standard design tools.
- Researched industry trends to craft targeted digital media and visual campaigns that boosted engagement across online and print channels.
Center Operations & Military Transition Supervisor
United Service Organizations, USO
Quantico, VA
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Co-managed initial facility launch and daily administrative operations at Marine Corps Base Quantico, serving as the primary point of contact to welcome, screen, and support service members, families, and external stakeholders in a compliant, highly organized environment.
- Partnered with community organizations, leaders, and educational partners to coordinate program logistics, facilitate outreach, and connect participants with vital career and educational resources.
- Delivered structured, highly confidential coaching and guidance to individuals, assisting in complex plan development while maintaining detailed records and tracking participant progress.
- Designed and executed virtual and in-person community programs, authoring and producing accompanying print and digital marketing materials across email, web, and social channels to drive participant engagement.
Campus Director
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Quantico, VA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported the operational launch and administrative setup of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) program at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Marine Corps Base Quantico Campus, coordinating multi-site logistics and expanding participation across regional military installations.
- Developed standardized operational guides and administrative training procedures to maintain record accuracy, policy compliance, and workflow consistency across multiple campus locations.
- Coordinated large-scale outreach events in partnership with military education leadership, corporate partners (including Microsoft), managing event logistics, stakeholder correspondence, drive enrollment, and participant communications.
Campus Director
Webster University
Lackland AFB, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Drafted, designed, and distributed modernized promotional materials and social media campaigns, expanding stakeholder engagement and student participation by 20%.
- Administered campus operating budgets, tracked expenditures, and coordinated administrative workflows to ensure efficient daily operations and policy compliance.
- Served as a key point of contact for student advising and public inquiries, delivering clear communication and fostering collaborative relationships across campus communities.
Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Rad Run Race (Kids After Hours)
Wheaton, MD
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Established complete organizational branding and digital footprint, drafting, designing, and publishing promotional content across website, social media, and print channels—driving a 75% increase in web traffic.
- Planned and executed the Dave Sweet Memorial Rad Run, managing end-to-end event operations, vendor logistics, and financial tracking to secure over $21,000 for children’s hospital programs.
- Directed organizational operations, managing ongoing public correspondence, volunteer coordination, and partnership outreach with local community leaders.
Associate & Campus Director
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
02.2006 - 07.2013
- Oversight and administration of a $200,000 annual operating budget, managing purchase orders, reconciling financial records, and ensuring fiscal compliance across multi-site educational operations.
- Served as departmental marketing liaison, drafting, editing, and distributing promotional materials and multi-channel communications to support educational initiatives and external outreach.
- Managed administrative workflows, course delivery, and database archives across multiple campus locations, ensuring strict adherence to accreditation, policy, and compliance standards.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Mildenhall, England 01.2006 - 09.2006
Goggle IT Fundamentals Certificate -
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art and Graphic Design
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 07.1998 - 12.2002
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Dixon-Smith Middle School
11.2021 - 05.2026
Center Operations & Military Transition Supervisor
United Service Organizations, USO
12.2019 - 11.2021
Campus Director
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Campus Director
Webster University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Rad Run Race (Kids After Hours)
09.2014 - 07.2015
Associate & Campus Director
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
02.2006 - 07.2013
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2006 - 09.2006
Graphic Designer / Brand Consultant
Freelance
08.2002 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art and Graphic Design
University of Maryland - College Park
07.1998 - 12.2002
Goggle IT Fundamentals Certificate -
Languages
English
Spanish
Skills
Executive calendar management
Content creation and strategy
Audit documentation preparation
Records organization
Military community liaison and outreach
Graphic design software proficiency
Cross-functional team collaboration