Morri Yancy

President @Lake Guntersville Chamber Of Commerce, Inc

Guntersville, AL, US

Top staff executive for non-profit business organization with a 12-member Board of Directors. Responsible for the overall success, leadership, and day-to-day operations. Duties include: strategic planning; developing long and short-term goals/objectives; developing/administering an annual budget; recruiting, hiring, training and motivating staff and volunteers; maintaining effective communication between the business community and City, State, and Federal officials; supervision of the planning, coordinating and executing all Chamber meetings and events; responsible for the overall marketing and promotional efforts for the Lake Guntersville area, which include: tourism development, business & retail development, and relocation & retirement. Strategic Planning - Led the organization to create strategic plans with long and short-term goals and objectives.Budget Management & Development - Implemented a solid and sustainable fundraising program, doubling the annual budget and engaging volunteers. Doubled the organization’s annual budget and increased the reserve account.Recruited and assisted in coordinating nationally televised events.Improved the quality and quantity of the programs and events offered.Increased attendance to Chamber-sponsored events and programs.Improved the effectiveness and efficiency of communications Recruited numerous national retail businesses.

Auburn University

BA, Psychology