Charner Creecy

About Charner Creecy

Versatile communications specialist with extensive experience in creating and executing…

Experience

1. Marketing & Fundraising Manager

   Edisto Habitat For Humanity

   Sep 2024 — Present · Orangeburg, SC, US

   Develop all content and visual graphics while managing external communications, including annual appeals, newsletters, presentations, social media, press releases, and donor outreach, to convey Edisto Habitat\'s mission, impact, services, and ongoing projects.• Oversee digital communication systems to ensure smooth integration with the donor management system, encompassing newsletters, event invitations, online donation tax receipts, event registrations, and volunteer participation.• Designed and launched the current website, monitoring it daily to keep content up-to-date and engaging, to encourage users to sign up for newsletters, and expand the contact database.• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, such as the annual Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale, membership drives, and home groundbreakings and dedications.• Maintain open communication with all sponsors to ensure they receive maximum visibility in proportion to the level of funding they provide.• Execute all aspects of communication for the annual Midlands Gives fundraiser.• Build and nurture relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, nonprofit partners (e.g, TogetherSC, Orangeburg Chamber), board members, city and county councils, and various community leaders.• Create presentations for board meetings and develop custom pitch materials and talking points for the Executive Director.• Represent Edisto Habitat at local business expos and community events to cultivate new partnerships.• Actively engage in professional development through Habitat International and affiliate collaboration groups.

Education

• Hammond School

  High school

  1994 — 2005

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  2005 — 2009

• University of South Carolina

  Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Advertising

  2005 — 2009

• Queens University of Charlotte

  Master’s Degree, Communication

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Relationship Building
• Management
• Web Content Creation
• Event Marketing
• Advertising
• Time Management
• Writing
• Sales
• Newsletters
• Storytelling
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Photoshop
• Corporate Communications
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media
• Promotions
• Copywriting
• Strategic Planning
• Public Relations
• Brand Management
• Media Relations
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Customer Relations
• Content Development
• Teamwork
• News Writing
• Indesign
• Hospitality
• Project Management
• Event Management
• Illustrator
• Community Outreach