Deann Cummings

About Deann Cummings

An Accomplished Executive that is customer focused and service-driven. A dynamic…

Experience

1. CEO

   White Caps Creative Group

   Oct 2010 — Present · Sardis, OH, US

   C.E.O with primary duties in three areas:*Project Manager for all company projects. Responsible for the creation and follow through on all company projects. This includes overseeing the sales process, creating a work-flow plan, assignment of work to employees and/or recruitment of contract employees needed to perform the work, providing creative direction as the project is in process and excellent customer service throughout. Lead Economic Development Specialist for a local Grass-roots development group.*Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Director that supervised all Sales and Marketing efforts including print, broadcast and online media as well as face to face methods. Created new revenue streams through Participation in Chambers of Commerce and other professional and community organizations. Increased profits by 50% in one year through restructure of business line to include more consulting and idea generation with clients after reviewing what services were needed but not offered.*Accounting and Human Resource duties including preparation of financial statements, and reporting the company’s financial outlook to other team members with varying degrees of financial expertise. Also responsible for Accounts Receivable/Payable and Customer Billing. HR functions include recruitment of staff, evaluation and training for staff members, payroll and benefit administration.

Education

• Fairmont State University

  B.S., Accounting and Business/Management

• Valley High School

  College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

• West Virginia University

  Graduate School, Counseling

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Event Planning
• Concerts
• Talent Booking
• Leadership
• Corporate Events
• Team Building
• Management
• Small Business
• Parties
• Social Media
• Liasoning
• Public Relations
• Project Coordination
• Business Strategy
• Copywriting
• Customer Service
• Newsletters
• Coaching
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Trade Shows
• Marketing Communications
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Public Speaking
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Fundraising
• Budgets
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership Development
• Emcee
• Strategic Planning
• Training