Jocelyn L. Hunter

Experience

1. Senior Director of Communications

   Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind

   Jan 2005 — Present

   Public Relations FunctionManages staff and development of electronic publications for the organization and approves final product. Schedules, coordinates, and participates in external meetings with non-profit and for-profits organizations to create greater awareness and support for CLB. Creates press releases for media outreach. Coordinates media interviews with multiple, major Washington, D.C. television and press media outlets.•Special Events FunctionAssist committee management of large scale CLB events such as the Light the Way 5K running event (~1,300 participants), the Shot in the Dark golf event, and volunteer appreciation receptions.Marketing and Volunteer SpecialistRecruits, retains and manages all volunteers in multiple capacities for CLB. Coordinates CLB participation in community events such as the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Prepares written material for quarterly news letter. Markets CLB annual children’s events.Administrative AssistantOrganized and updated informational databases for mailings to potential volunteers and donor. Supported executive assistant in serving the chief executive officer of the organization. Maintained scheduling of Washington, D.C. conference room. Facilitated incoming phone calls into the office, including distribution of messages. Interfaced first contact to guests of the Washington, D.C. office. Managed office and kitchen purchase requests.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics

  2001