Executive Director Resume
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Belinda G. Davis
PERSONAL
Droos Way, Charleston, SC
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USA Citizen, Native of Charleston, South Carolina
OBJECTIVE:
Executive Management, Liaison, Public Relations, Event Production
ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Experience in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and appropriate manner. Ability to work independently, multi-task, manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Experience in the planning, coordination and execution of large and small events. Creative.Strong decision making and analytical abilities. Asset management. Strong detail orientation and communication/listening skills. Creative. Team player. Strong written and oral skills. Professional.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November – April South Carolina World Trade Center-Charleston Executive Director of non-profit organization licensed through the World Trade Center, New York, supporting international commerce through stability and peace via trade services, educational, and innovative services.
– City of North Charleston, Office of the Mayor
Economic Development Assistant/Base Liaison representing the Office of Mayor Responsibilities included former Charleston Naval Base Complex redevelopment; asset management; fiscal management; assisted in programming, design & elements for the North Charleston Riverfront Park, The Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial, the CSS Hunley Museum, Noisette Sustainable Redevelopment Project (, acres), the Clemson University Restorative Institute (CURI), and tenant management. Assisting new, relocating and expanding business in North Charleston; Liaison with local, county, state, national and international government legislators and representatives, film industry, entities (i.e. Chambers of Commerce, convention & tourism entities, maritime, development authorities);Public relations, fund raising, producing special City events, marketing & municipal collateral; Organized non-profits: The Youth Endowment for the Arts and the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial; Film Industry Liaison; and all other duties assigned by Mayor.
– City of North Charleston, Office of the Mayor
Tourism and Economic Development Administrator, Department of Revitalization & Economic Development, Office of Mayor Responsibilities: Projects, design and production for tourism and economic development programs, including advertising, fund raising, marketing, municipal collateral; liaison with local, county, state, national and international government officials and organizations, public relations, and all other duties assigned by Coordinator of Economic Development and Mayor.
New Charleston Aviation/Million Air
Director of Marketing and Sales for executive air charter services, public relations and media consultant for three () FBO (fixed based operations).
– Sandpiper Meetings & Conventions, Inc.
President of firm specializing in comprehensive meeting planning, consultation, and management. Responsibilities included administration, fiscal management, sales & marketing, public relations, development and production of meetings, conventions & special events. Client- base: corporate. Memberships held with local, state, national and international groups, organizations, and professionals. Guest presenter, speaker, contributing writer, moderator relative to meeting planning, professional development, participant with Clemson University/College of Charleston/The Citadel Internship programs, and hotel club magazine.
Medical University of South Carolina
Administrative Assistant, Neurological Surgery Chairman Responsibilities included department administration, personnel manager, management and preparation of fiscal budgets and grants, prepared annual reports, coordinated graduate residency training program, organized and produced department’s & chair’s scientific meetings, seminars, workshops, and conventions, and liaison to MUSC staff and organization affiliations. Chair\'s executive personal assistant and confidante.
– Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce
Secretary, Better Business Division Manager Responsibilities: Secretarial duties for BBD Manager, assisting with minutes of BBD Committee; and when needed working with all other divisions, i.e. Red Carpet Breakfast, Reception, Board meetings, mass mailings.
EDUCATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION:
St. Andrews Parish High School Graduate
Palmer College Speedwriting Course
Meeting Planners International (MPI Workshops
Carolinas Chapter, MPI Workshops, Guest Lecturer
Clemson University, Hospitality Division Guest Lecturer
EXPRESSIONS, The Fountain Club, Nikko Hotel Guest Writer
College of Charleston SCEDA Economic Development Course
Georgia Technical College st Annual Economic Development Course
Trident Technical College Co-produced ‘Basics of Meeting Planning’ Course
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER (Past –To Date)
National Association of Female Executives
Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club
Greater Charleston Hotel-Motel Association
Greater Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
North Area Chamber Business Council
The Network-Affiliate
Chopstick Theatre
Dame de la Chaine , Chaine des Rotissseurs
Carolinas Chapter, MPI
Charleston Heart Ball, Co-Chair
Girl Scouts of America Nominating Committee
Base Reuse Subcommittee for BEST (Building Economic Solutions Together)
SC Economic Developers Association
National Foreign Trade Zones Association
The Youth Endowment for the Arts (YEA)
The Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
The SC World Trade Center-Charleston
REFERENCES
The Honorable Glenn McConnell
SC Senate ProTempore
Columbia, SC
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The Honorable R. Keith Summey
Mayor, City of North Charleston
PO Box
North Charleston, SC
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Carlos Salinas, DMD
Honorary Consul of Chile
MUSC School of Dental Medicine
Barre Street
Charleston, SC
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Helen Hill
Executive Director
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
King Street
Charleston, SC
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Randall Goldman
Managing Partner
Patrick Properties LLC
King Street
Charleston, SC
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David Ginn
Executive Director
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
International Boulevard @ SCRA Building
North Charleston, SC
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Ed Camp
General Manager, Madison Marquette/University Mall
South Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
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Elizabeth Colbert-Bush
Clemson University Restorative Institute (CURI)
Truxtun Avenue@ Storehouse , Suite
North Charleston, SC
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John Clarkin, Ph.D.
Director, Tate Center for Entrepreneurship
School of Business & Economics, College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Arthur Turnbull
East nd Street, Apt E
Chicago, Illinois USA
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Dayna and Dick Elliott
Maverick Southern Kitchens
East Bay Street
Charleston, SC
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John Rivers
Rivers Enterprises
Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC
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