dana garcia

independent project manager and relationship builder

About

Engaging community relations, development, meetings and event leader with professional experience in corporate, hospitality, non-profit and volunteer environments. Specialties include: networking and relationship building, management and marketing of special events, exceptional negotiation skills, business/donor growth and development, managing budgets and logistics, communications and presentations, training and mentoring team members, achieving goals and driving results.

Country

united states

City

cypress

Industry

events services

Skill

leadership, corporate events, meeting planning, event management, food and beverage, entertainment, marketing communications, manage client relationships, vendor management, hospitality, budgets, corporate communications, project management, cross functional team leadership, marketing, sponsorship, event planning, social media marketing, strategy, contract negotiation, market planning, project planning, marketing management, internal communications, start ups, social networking, online marketing, crm, budgeting, social media

Experience

dealer meeting and incentive planner

gulf states toyota

2001-1 - 2002-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

corporate meeting and event planner

friedkin business services gulf states toyota

2000-1 - 2001-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

independent project manager and relationship builder

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

manager of community relations

montgomery county women's center

2014-7 - 2015-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

Community and Public Relations Fundraising Communications Events

manager, dealer meetings and events

gulf states toyota

2002-1 - 2005-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

manager and specialist, field support | sales operations | dealer operations

gulf states toyota

2006-1 - 2013-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

* Planned and managed all facets of Dealer Operations Executive-level meetings, Initiatives, and semiannual Field Team meetings to include, but not limited to, database management, design, material production, logistics, and on-site implementation and vendor management. * Launched and maintained Toyota digital website program to all 154 dealers in GST region through partnership with field team. * Optimized dealer website look and content leading to better customer experience, and ultimately, improved sales. * Supported eBusiness and Sales Operations as interface within the GST Dealer Operations department, GST Field Team, and GSMarketing Team. * Writer, editor and proofreader for department executives based on effective written communication skills. * Managed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) "Cash for Clunkers" program to assist all dealers with the influx of business and maneuver through the governmental "red tape". * Program Manager for Gateway Management Training Program within GST and Lexus dealerships.

director, sales and marketing

catch the moment

1998-1 - 2000-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Marketed and sold a new technology for digital event photography to corporate accounts that led to national promotions and sales; company actively in business today. * Directed development of strategic business plans, financial projections and marketing plans that created a strong customer base for this start up company. * Conducted sales calls to introduce the company and generate new business. * Wrote and produced all corporate communications and marketing collateral for sales calls. * Team lead for the design and production of custom graphics and virtual backgrounds for an event library and for the company website. * Hired, trained, managed, and mentored salesperson and photographer.

director of community relations

montgomery county women's center

2015-7 - 2018-9 · 3 yrs 3 mos

* Current Responsibilities: * Community Relations * Fundraising * Events * Oversee and lead: * Community Outreach Education Team * Volunteer Program * The Montgomery County Women's Center (MCWC) has been committed to providing a 24-hour crisis hotline, safe shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and legal services to victims/survivors of family violence, sexual assault and stalking. * 24-Hour CRISIS HOTLINE: 936-441-7273 * Serving Montgomery and surrounding counties for over 30 years. * MCWC provides services to clients in the following program areas: * Residential programs including Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing * Community and School-based Educational Outreach Programs * Legal Services * Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness * Individual Counseling and Support Groups * Walk-ins are welcome at our locations in Conroe or The Woodlands during normal business hours