Will Henry Lawrence

843.817.6397 | william.henry.lawrence@gmail.com

Summary

I am seeking opportunity in marketing and communications in the Cincinnati area upon a move to be nearer to family. My experience includes leadership management, brand marketing, social media management, public speaking, writing, fundraising, photography, videography, and website administration. I am detail oriented and always looking for opportunities to serve.

Education

College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, May 2018
2017-2018 Department of Communication Advisory Council Mentor-Protégé program
Recipient of Department of Communication Outstanding Senior Student Award

Work Experience

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Director of Communications, May 2018-June 2019

  • Further develop, utilize, and maintain St. Christopher website, stchristopher.org 

  • Develop and maintain network of colleagues to promote and communicate news and programs of St. Christopher. 

  • Photograph St. Christopher events for use in promotion and review. 

  • Write articles for use in media, including diocesan e-news, diocesan newspaper (Jubilate Deo), and other local publications. 

  • Manage all St. Christopher social media accounts

  • Produce monthly eEncounter Newsletter

  • Graphic Design of program brochures, postcards, promotional materials etc... 

  • Generate Annual Fund Appeal and subsequent mailing

College of Charleston Fellow for Charleston Wine + Food, Charleston, South Carolina

Account Services Fellow, August 2017-April 2018

  • Managed the Social Media & Public Relations cohorts of 5 undergraduate students each for the Charleston Wine + Food Fellows partnership with the College of Charleston Department of Communication

  • Facilitated Media/Public Relations Lounge (VIP Lounge) during festival, engaging with media and festival talent

  • Developed client briefs, led, and directed formative research by cohorts to inform organizational SWOT to form campaign proposals.

  • Guided strategic communication & marketing campaigns for 2018 Charleston Wine + Food festival

  • Oversaw Instagram account following increase of 11 percent through use of stories on @chswineandfood account

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Facilities Technician, June 2016-May 2018

  • Maintain Camp and Conference Center facilities by implementing preventative maintenance procedures

  • Make repairs to various facilities and machinery

  • Facilitate daily bible study for facilities crew

Booster Enterprises, Charleston, South Carolina

Program Leader, January 2015-May 2016
Recipient of 2015 Leadership Award voted on by co-workers

  • Generated new clients and made sales of the program—networked much of Savannah, GA area

  • Raised over 1 million dollars for elementary schools in SC + GA

  • Researched potential clients; built and maintained relationships with key decision makers at schools

  • Trained team members in program execution and Salesforce use for internal communication, sales, and client management

  • Managed the Boosterthon program and team from start to finish for each school partner

  • Facilitated conflict resolution between school administrations and parent organizations

Program Assistant, July 2014- January 2015

  • Ensured the efficiency of Boosterthon program

  • Assisted team members with daily operations, administrative responsibilities, and served clients with excellence

  • Engaged students, parents, teachers, and administrators to deliver excellent customer service

  • Strategized with Program Leaders to maximize school fundraising effort & profit


Community Involvement­­­­­­­­­­

Christian Men’s Conference, INC.—Conference Planning Team Member

2019 + 2020 Conference Coordinator

One World Health, Charleston, South Carolina

Children’s Program Lead on Medical Mission Trip to Masindi, Uganda, August 2013

Young Life, Columbia, South Carolina

Young Life Leader at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, February 2012—April 2013
Volunteer soccer coach Junior-Varsity and Varsity teams