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| Partner Bio: Thomas J. Porter |
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Event Design, Planning and Management |
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Conference Committee Chairman for national leadership conferences in Denver, Orlando, Tulsa, Seattle and Washington, D.C.; collaborator on the creation, design and implementation of The Mane Event fundraiser for private Christian school; develop and manage annual conferences including writing speaker RFPs, workshop scheduling, keynote speaker negotiations, entertainment, theme design and on-site management; bottom-line responsibility for event profitability. |
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Entrepreneurship and Business Development |
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Managing partner of a professional design firm with growth from 12 to 30 employees and from $400 K to $2M; founder of a private school with growth from one to 50 employees and from $250K to $2M in revenue; founding Director of professional association with membership and budget growth to $30K; establishment of event planning company and contracts for $30K fees in two months. |
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Vision Setting and Leadership |
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Leader of Board, PTA, faculty and staff in all personnel, curriculum, financial aspects of private, Christian school; Founding executive director of state association of landscape architects; president and leader of Consortium of Downtown Orlando Schools, developed and implemented community programs while generating financial support from the community. |
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Education and Program Administration |
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Chief academic officer for 1,200 student private business college; founding Principal of K-8 private school and development from 52 to 400+ students; directed Sr. Citizen volunteer recruitment, placement and recognition program; planned and implemented University of Central Florida intern program with community interface and involvement in organizations such as Sheriff's Dept, State Attorney's office, Youth Services, Family services, probation, etc. |
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| Partner Bio: Elizabeth K. Brantley |
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Artistic and Creative Direction |
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Responsible for the creation and implementation of ARTSMART, a volunteer art program for private K- 8 school; planned and organizing annual Arts in April luncheons, receptions and art exhibits. Involved in planning and organization of the Kid Café Art Project benefiting the children at Reeves Terrace and displayed in the SunTrust Tower atrium; provide creative talents, organizational skills and volunteer coordination for a variety of events such as fundraising auctions, book fairs, and other celebrations. |
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Administrative Organization |
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Oversaw all personnel management, office administration and support for a $2 million private school; coordinated the printing and updating of all publications including annual directory, policy and procedures manual, fliers, and brochures; recruitment, training, assignment, coordination and recognition of all volunteers; assist in updating and revisions to organization policies and procedure; responsible for scheduling and set up of all facilities for meetings and events; organized and maintained annual events calendar, schedules and appointments for Principal and senior administrative staff. |
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Customer Service and Relations |
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Provided direct customer service and interface to multi-cultural groups through 10 years in the travel industry; travel to over twenty-five countries as part of a customer service team in support of corporate objectives; responsible for communication to customers regarding safety and emergency procedures; certified in first aid and CPR procedures. |
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Catering and Gift Promotions |
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Work with clients and employees for menu development, food ordering and preparation, banquet set-up and presentation and serving guidelines; plan events within client's budget. Design and produce creative presentation ideas for gifts, promotions, and employee and client incentive programs. |
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