Women's Job List: The Job Board for Women

Posted on: 2009-01-06

Belinda G. Davis PERSONAL 101 Droos Way, Charleston, SC 29414 Cell: 843.412.1692 Email: [email protected] 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 2007 – April 2008 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. 1995 – 2007 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 (3,000 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. 1992 – 1994 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. 1992 New Charleston Aviation/Million Air Director of Marketing and Sales for executive air charter services, public relations and media consultant for three (3) FBO (fixed based operations). 1981 – 1991 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. 1974 - 1983 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. 1969 – 1971 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 1968 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 31st 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 Tel: 803.212.6610 Email: [email protected] The Honorable R. Keith Summey Mayor, City of North Charleston PO Box 190016 North Charleston, SC 29419-9016 Tel: 843.740.2501 Email: [email protected] Carlos Salinas, DMD Honorary Consul of Chile MUSC School of Dental Medicine 80 Barre Street Charleston, SC 29403 Tel: 843.792.2489 Email: [email protected] Helen Hill Executive Director Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 423 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 Tel: 843.805.8023 Email: [email protected] Randall Goldman Managing Partner Patrick Properties LLC 446 King Street Charleston, SC 29403 Tel: 843-853-0246 Email: [email protected] David Ginn Executive Director Charleston Regional Development Alliance International Boulevard @ SCRA Building North Charleston, SC 29405 Tel: 843.767.9300 Email: [email protected] Ed Camp General Manager, Madison Marquette/University Mall 201 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: 919.428.3585 Email: [email protected] Elizabeth Colbert-Bush Clemson University Restorative Institute (CURI) 1360 Truxtun Avenue@ Storehouse 7, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 Tel: 843.554-7228 ext 117 Email: [email protected] John Clarkin, Ph.D. Director, Tate Center for Entrepreneurship School of Business & Economics, College of Charleston Charleston, SC 29401 Tel: 843.953.4999 Email: [email protected] Arthur Turnbull 1326 East 62nd Street, Apt 3E Chicago, Illinois 60637 USA Tel: 773.742.3190 [email protected] Dayna and Dick Elliott Maverick Southern Kitchens 194 East Bay Street Charleston, SC 29401 Tel: 843.724.3808 [email protected] John Rivers Rivers Enterprises 40 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 Tel: 843.723.9900 [email protected]