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Willie Smith

Jackson

Summary

Persuasive Outreach Director leads planning and execution of engagement and outreach activities with allies and partner organizations. Proven experience in developing plans to expand and effectively engage public in advocacy campaigns and program offerings. [Number] years of experience and demonstrated success in grant management and knowledge of fundraising principles and processes to develop working relationships with potential funding sources.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Excutive

Oak Street Health
2021.08 - Current
  • Established and implemented sustainable and diverse funding strategies to support financial and operational objectives of organization.
  • Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
  • Executed strategies to generate qualified leads through outreach sales calls to professional referral sources.

Marketing Manager

Mid-Delta Home Health Hospice And DME
2020.01 - 2021.08
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.

Finance Manager

First Franklin Financial
2015.01 - 2020.01
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.

Sales Manager

Walter Mortgage
2011.02 - 2015.01
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.

Manager

Towe Loans
1999.01 - 2011.01
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.1998

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Community Engagement
  • Media Relations
  • Strategic field outreach planning
  • Event Management
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Partnership Development

Timeline

Outreach Excutive

Oak Street Health
2021.08 - Current

Marketing Manager

Mid-Delta Home Health Hospice And DME
2020.01 - 2021.08

Finance Manager

First Franklin Financial
2015.01 - 2020.01

Sales Manager

Walter Mortgage
2011.02 - 2015.01

Manager

Towe Loans
1999.01 - 2011.01

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Alcorn State University
Willie Smith