Candace Martin

About Candace Martin

Action Greensboro is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2001 in response to the changing economy in Greensboro and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Our plan of work is established by soliciting the ideas and concerns of Greensboro\'s citizens and leaders in business, higher education, and municipal government. In collaboration with these constituents, we work in a variety of ways to strengthen Greensboro\'s economy and ensure the continuation of its excellent quality of life.As the Operations and Communications Manager, I am responsible for Action Greensboro’s overall office operations, serve as the assistant to the Executive Director, database and management of the day-to-day marketing efforts for the organization at-large.I serve as an information resource to the public and I am the first point of contact for the office, keep websites up to date, share awareness through our social media sites as well as serve on various committees to represent action Greensboro. I recently completed my Master’s in Strategic Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at High Point University in May 2016. I have strong interests in community and employer relations, leadership development and event management. Specialties: Leadership, administration, attention to detail, organizational skills, computer skills, languages, marketing, Microsoft excel, Microsoft powerpoint, Microsoft word, scanners, beginner Spanish, supervisory skills.

Experience

1. Operations and Communications Manager

   Action Greensboro

   Apr 2014 — Present · Greensboro, NC, US

   Action Greensboro focuses on continuing to strengthen Greensboro’s economy and quality of life. I serve as an information officer to our community. Other duties include but are not limited to -Keep Action Greensboro and Center City Park Web sites up to date.Serve on project/event committees as appropriate-#soGSO campaign- Friends of Center City Park - Made in GreensboroGeneral Office Duties- Maintain and update Action Greensboro database- Manage operation and repair of office equipment- Prepare letters and documents for Director- Write minutes of meetings as needed- Send notice of meetings as needed- Handle meeting arrangements- Reserve and handle contracts for meeting venues when needed

Education

• High Point University

  Master Of Arts, Strategic Communication: Public Relations

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing