Katelynn Thomas
Business developer, nonprofit, health and education enthusiast, and L&D aficionado: connecting the dots between purpose and profit.
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Vanbryant And Company
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katelynn Thomas
Warning: passion-fueled professional ahead! Born and raised in New Orleans, where jazz flows like gumbo and charm is a superpower, I\'ve got a unique blend of confidence, creativity, and sass. With a background in Entertainment and Media Studies, Sociology, and Human Development and Family Science, I\'m like a conductor leading an orchestra – harmonizing diverse elements to create innovative content strategies, designs, and stories that resonate with audiences.As a seasoned educator, CEO, and all-around people person, I\'ve had the privilege of teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others to reach their full potential. My superpowers include making complex ideas simple, writing like a boss, and leading teams with heart. I\'m on a mission to empower others to succeed, one clever quip at a time.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Sep 2022 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Managed business accounts with Fortune 500 clients, overseeing sales, recruitment, budgeting, client relations, and HR functions.• Generated over in revenue for profit and nonprofit organizations through specialized business operations.• Scaled operations for clients, optimizing efficiency and driving growth in a competitive market.• Designed and implemented community-based programs and workshops supporting families and caregivers.• Facilitated weekly and monthly workshops translating complex concepts into accessible strategies.• Coached participants toward measurable outcomes through individualized feedback and follow-up.• Used engagement data to assess effectiveness and refine program delivery.• Built trusted relationships with nonprofit partners and community stakeholders.• Collaborated with partners to bring initiatives from concept to implementation.
Education
The University of Georgia
Master of Social Work - MSW, Nonprofit Management and Leadership
2018 — 2019
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Entertainment and Media Studies
2014 — 2018
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Development and Family Studies, General
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Management
- Cross Culture Understanding
- Communication Skills
- Writing for Digital Media
- Video Editing
- Social Media Management Skills
- Packaging and Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Directing and Video Production
- Creative Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Team Development
- Social Media
- Production Acquisition
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