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Brandi Carter

BA in Mass Media Arts/Public Relations from Clark Atlanta University , HandsOn Inland Empire Director from Inland Empire United Way from 2008-2009, Director of Marketing and Development at Pomona Valley Workshop from 2006-2008.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Work status: Living The Dream
Website: http://www.carterconsultsonline.com
Industries: Media
Skills: Business, Copy Writing, Design, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Graphic design, Guerrilla marketing, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Public Relations, Public speaking, Recruitment, Web design, Writing
Location: Corona, CA
Groups: International Network of Social Entrepreneurs (INSE)
Interested in: Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Sharing my projects, Trading services
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Schools: Clark Atlanta University

FEATURED STARTUP

Carter Consults

Carter Consults Carter Consults

PR marketing and organizational development for social change agents

  • Startup type: Sole Proprietor
  • Status: Active
  • Stage: Growth

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Inland Empire United Way
Position: HandsOn Inland Empire Director
Time period: August 2008 - January 2009
Description: Persuaded the editor of the Daily Bulletin to provide extensive coverage of MLK Day of Service events, including a front page story on Inauguration Day
Collaborated with Marketing Director to secure 12 media hits in Q4 of 2008
Developed communications messages for volunteers and nonprofit organizations
Managed five employees
Monitored activities and legislation affecting San Bernardino County volunteers, the State of California‘s Cal Volunteers, and the Corporation for National and Community Service

Employer: Pomona Valley Workshop, Montclair, CA
Position: Director of Marketing and Development
Time period: May 2006 - August 2008
Description: Directed communications efforts of a non-profit agency with a $4 million budget
Generated 26 positive media hits in 2007
Developed the “PVW: Proven, Valid and Working!” message architecture
Collaborated with HR Director on employee relations programs that increased employee satisfaction by 10% through improved communication, recognition and training

Employer: American Cancer Society, Los Angeles
Position: Community Development Manager
Time period: September 2004 - May 2006
Description: Ensured committees consistently implemented communications strategies
Revised and approved communications for five planning committees
Responded to media inquiries
Collaborated Mission Delivery team to implement education programs and surveys

Employer: HandsOn Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Position: Marketing Coordinator
Time period: June 2002 - June 2004
Description: Developed annual marketing communications plans
Developed relationships with leading Atlanta area radio personalities garnering event coverage, interviews and PSAs
Served as spokesperson in radio and television interviews
Collaborated with NBC affiliate to produced a telethon
Collaborated with local television and radio stations to produce PSAs

Employer: Text 100 Public Relations, Atlanta, GA
Position: Account Coordinator
Time period: February 2001 - September 2001
Description: Designed invitation and media pitch for 3dMD’s national product launch that garnered coverage in Vogue’s famed September issue
Provided PR support for Xerox and TCTi/3dMD
Pitched stories to national media

Employer: Medical Association of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Position: Membership Director
Time period: May 1999 - December 2000
Description: Ghost wrote column for MD News
Secured a column in MD News for the association president
Respond to media inquiries
Convened focus groups for strategic planning

EDUCATION

University: Clark Atlanta University
Degree: Mass Media Arts/Public Relations, BA

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  • Carter Consults

    PR marketing and organizational development for social change agents

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