Carmen Hickerson

About Carmen Hickerson

I wake up every morning driven to be the change I want to see in the world by embracing new experiences and continuously learning new skills. I\'m a passionate advocate for education, workforce development and community building. Entrepreneurial and strategic gamechanger with broad experience in advancing organizations through researching and understanding audience insights, executing compelling multi-channel communications and marketing initiatives, raising sustainable revenue streams, and driving stakeholder engagement. Creative problem solver. Resourceful and organized project manager. Enthusiastic and collaborative leader with superb relationship building skills. Strategic Planning Outstanding Written & Verbal Communications Skills Economic & Community Development Public & Media Relations Board & Community Relations Networking & Relationship Building Development, Fundraising & Grants Public Policy Research & Analysis Government Relations & Lobbying Issue Advocacy Event Planning & Execution Business Acumen & Budget Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Non-profit Leadership I\'m available to discuss opportunities, please contact me at c••••••••@bellsouth.net.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Government Relations, Community & Corporate Partnerships

   Northern Kentucky University

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Led NKU’s policy and advocacy efforts, strategic partnerships, and engagement with external stakeholders. Served as the University’s legislative liaison to local, state, and federal elected leaders and their staff.Selected Accomplishments:• Increased state funding for the university.• Created public / private partnerships with community / workforce organizations and business / industry leaders that raised more than $1M in revenue and deepened engagement.• Conceived and launched ENTERprise NKU – a front door for external partners leading to 25 new relationships.

Education

• Morehead State University

  Bachelor of Arts