Chance Love
Maricopa
Summary
Passionate about driving economic growth and fostering strategic partnerships. Results-driven professional with expertise in business development, marketing, and event planning. Specializes in creating opportunities that enhance community engagement and deliver measurable business success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Center Coordinator
City of Maricopa
Maricopa
05.2023 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day center operations, financial objectives, marketing of center programs and collection of program fees.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of the support staff, including training and scheduling, based on Center needs and operations. Performs evaluations after each program, or as needed.
- Performs research and analyzes findings to ensure programs are appropriately scaled and sustainable.
- Communicates with staff and other program and operation areas.
- Assists in planning the department budget, program, and facility cost estimates and provides budgetary oversight.
- Administers, justifies, and monitors budgets for related work areas. Determines
current and future needs for equipment and programs. - Recruits contracted service providers who are responsible for a variety of recreation programs and vendor services.
- Monitors the purchase, use and care of facilities and program equipment.
- Develops and implements systems to improve services and processes.
- Assists in performing onsite program inspections as well as onsite evaluation to ensure compliance with City of Maricopa program and safety policies and procedures.
- Works in conjunction with the Communications Division to establish marketing strategies to promote Community Center initiatives and programming.
- Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Coordinates private partnership opportunities with outside agencies and organizations.
- Acts as a liaison to community groups, commissions, and agencies.
- Performs related work as required.
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
The City of Maricopa- Economic Development
Maricopa
06.2022 - 05.2023
- My role as a Special Projects Manager within the Office of Economic Development is to perform highly responsible, professional, administrative liaison, staff, and managerial work by executing a wide variety of activities relating to organizing, coordinating, and implementing management projects for the department.is includes project oversight for a variety of complex and sensitive assessments of City operations and management research projects. I am expected to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in carrying out assigned duties in the following areas: Economic Development, Tourism, Business Relations, Marketing, Intergovernmental Relations, Federal and State Legislative Issues, and Operational Modernization.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
The City of Maricopa- Human Resources
Maricopa
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for all positions with the City of Maricopa.
- Responsible for consultative full cycle recruiting with an emphasis on sourcing and building candidate pipelines.
- Responsible for identifying potential candidates, administer the recruiting, interviewing, pre-employment testing and onboarding process to ensure a positive new hire experience.
- Responsible for developing recruiting plans and strategies to ensure hiring goals were met with the best possible talent for one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Arizona.
ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
CCMC- Province Community Association
Maricopa
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for planning, coordinate and attend the various functions and trips, purchase supplies, preview entertainment and evaluate locations.
- Responsible for assisting the Lifestyle Director in planning, coordinating, organizing, promoting, marketing, implementing and supervising all community events and classes for the residents of the Province Community Association.
- Responsible for strategic partnerships and sponsorships within the community.
- Responsible for making connections with residents as a bridge to the community association for lifestyle events.
- Policies/procedures. Coordinated with Court staff when bond is posted.
- Prepared and distributed appropriate paperwork when prisoners were released or transferred.
- Cleaned detention facility as needed. Performed other work-related duties as assigned.
MARKETING MANAGER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dianne Halloway LLC
Tempe
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Maintained & developed new strategic partnerships through community outreach including major corporations such as Nike, Red Bull, and Adidas.
- Event Organizer and Event Planner.
- Social Media Marketing.
- Was responsible for annual budgeting and financial reports.
- Scheduled and organized company meetings including note-taking. Coordinates events with various partners and vendors.
- Maintained contacts/ customer relations management software.
- Responsible for market research and event demographics. Maintained and track company invoices.
- Setup press release interview with Complex Magazine and Complex Business.
- Responsible for meeting quarterly goals through footwear sales, exhibition planning, production design, and measuring returns on investment.
- Tracked company page analytics increase social media followers on all platforms.
- Raised brand awareness and development through disruptive marketing projects and community events.
- Provided shoe fit testing feedback, negotiate shoe costs with all shoe manufacturers, and budgeting.
- Responsible for seeking new community outreach opportunities, ex: Kicks for Kids collaborative annual event.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
The River Source
Mesa
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Updated company financial budgeting/ reporting, business operations, success metrics, and analytics weekly. Managed admissions/ marketing team of 3-5 employees.
- Implemented new community projects and company team building exercises.
- Pursued potential marketing opportunities to produce good return on investment (ROI) through digital and traditional platforms.
- Prepared monthly company newsletters and maintained a growing email contact list of subscribers.
- Maintained and developed new referral relationships through field visit marketing including hospitals, attorneys, rehabilitation centers, physicians, counselors, and therapists.
- Reviewed and updated weekly patient intake reports; Submitted weekly reports that includes call auditing and field visit tracking.
- Responsible for planning substance abuse community events, reporting, and tracking ROI from each event.
- Monitored company marketing expenses and prepared ROI reporting.
- Prepared market research and competitor analysis reports.
- Responsible for vendor contracting & admissions team training.
- Tracked incoming calls through “Call Tracking Metrics” (call tracking software).
- Promoted and maintained strong reputation of River Source management through networking, team building activities, online directories, and ongoing new lucrative relationships.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Economic Development
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Avondale, AZ01-2023
Business Retention And Expansion Certificate - Business Retention And Expansion
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Avondale, AZ12-2022
Graduate Certificate - Business Attraction Certificate
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Avondale, AZ09-2022
Certificate of Completion - Government
City of Maricopa Leadership Academy
Maricopa, AZ06.2018
Other - Real Estate
Arizona School of Real Estate and Business
Scottsdale, AZ05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Customer Service
- Multitasking abilities
- Teamwork
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Public Relations/ Marketing
- Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach
- E-mail Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Budgeting
- Digital Media
- Project Management
- Administrative Work
- Strategic Partnerships
- Communication Skills
- Record Keeping
- Public Service
- Real Estate
- Economic Development
- Budget management
- Community outreach
- Marketing strategy
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
- Event planning
- Conflict resolution
- Business development
- Recordkeeping
- Vendor coordination
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Deadline management
- Contract negotiation
- Data entry
- CRM software
- Professional networking
- Verbal and written communication
- Business administration
- Project management
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Meeting coordination
- Organizational leadership
References
- Henry, Wade, Maricopa City Councilmember, 602 619-4440
- Robert, Everson, Owner of Queen Creek BBQ , 602 330-4835
- Genevieve, Benton, Entrepreneur / Licensed Realtor Commercial & Residential, 602 292-1149
Affiliations
- Maricopa City Chamber of Commerce Board Member | July 2022 - Present
- Maricopa City Board of Adjustment Board Member | June 2018 - September 2021
- My Brother's Keeper Youth Coordinator- Tempe Boys and Girls Club| January 2016 - October 2018
- Former "Maricopa Vice Mayor Henry Wade" Volunteer Coordinator
- My Brother's Keeper Volunteer Coordinator- Tempe Boys and Girls Club Youth Leader/ Mentor
Timeline
Community Center Coordinator
City of Maricopa
05.2023 - Current
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
The City of Maricopa- Economic Development
06.2022 - 05.2023
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
The City of Maricopa- Human Resources
09.2021 - 06.2022
ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
CCMC- Province Community Association
06.2020 - 09.2021
MARKETING MANAGER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dianne Halloway LLC
01.2016 - 11.2019
MARKETING DIRECTOR
The River Source
12.2015 - 02.2018
Graduate Certificate - Economic Development
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Business Retention And Expansion Certificate - Business Retention And Expansion
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Graduate Certificate - Business Attraction Certificate
Arizona Association For Economic Development
Certificate of Completion - Government
City of Maricopa Leadership Academy
Other - Real Estate
Arizona School of Real Estate and Business
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Arizona State University
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