Founder / Owner

Simply Audrey

​2019 - Present

 

• Founder of a high-end designer boutique specializing in new and vintage apparel, accessories and shoes

• Developed and maintain www. simplyaudrey.com

• Manage daily operations including ensuring topnotch customer service, digital marketing efforts, supervising staff (pre-Covid), planning promotional events, securing inventory and fulfilling orders
   

Director of Marketing & Communications

Durham Prosthodontics

​2015 - 2019

 

• Responsible for all internal and external communications, including print, digital and web communications, as well as the coordination of various referral events

• Responsible for both long-term strategic planning, as well as the day-to-day operations of all marketing-related tasks, including overseeing various platforms, tools and relationships with vendors

• Perform human resources responsibilities for staff which include employee incentive programs, staff development, performance evaluations, and overall team culture; lead our Core Team bi-monthly meetings

 

Director of Communications

Duke-affiliated Caring House

​2015 - 2016

 

• Wrote inspiring copy, designed, oversaw print production and mailing of all collateral and communications for fundraising solicitations, special events, annual reports, special invitations and donor correspondence

• Developed and implemented both traditional and creative marketing strategies to advance the organization’s resource development efforts and profile in the community

• Communicated effectively with high-profile community members and donors

• Assisted in planning and executing the annual black-tie Caring House Gala at The Washington Duke Inn

• Oversaw the designing and development of a new website; website is still in use today

 

Director of Marketing & Events

University of North Carolina, Campus Recreation

​2010 - 2015

 

• ​Develop indivualized, comprehensive marketing and communications plans to promote UNC Campus Recreation programs, events and facilities

• Facilitate the follow-through of all marketing campaigns, including graphic design, public relations initiatives, social media outreach, etc.

• Coordinate, staff and facilitate departmental special events and fairs for the campus community

• Develop and foster various partnerships and collaborations within the university community

• Supervise staff of 20 to include full time Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Designer

 

 

Account Executive

Asayo Creative, Inc.

​2009-2010

 

• Responsible for effectively managing exisiting and potential client relationships and coordinating all client needs within the agency

• Responsible for other tasks, including, but not limited to, writing press releases and RFPs, copy editing, negotiating sponsorships and contracts, and pursuing sales

• Established and monitored organizational systems to increase team productivity and efficiency

 

 

Account Coordinator

Charles Ryan Associates

2008-2009

 

• Served as a liaison to coordinate all client needs, including creative, advertising and public relations needs 

• Responsible for other tasks, including, but not limited to, coordinating events and open houses, media tracking, research support, copy editing, writing press releases and additional media outreach

• Acted as Account Executive on three separate accounts