Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP Club)Director of Business Development
May. 2018 - May. 2020175 S. High Street Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215Founded in 2005, the Columbus Young Professionals Club is a hub for social & business networking, leadership skills, workforce development, recreational sports leagues, and giving back in Central Ohio. It is the nation’s largest association of young professionals with more than 20,000+ members. • Drive increased revenue and build relationships with community partners to advance the company’s growth
• Develop, coordinate and implement plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities • Oversee management of sales, strategic marketing, communications, event management and customer relationship activities • Serves as the face of the organization at various community events
• Manages the Columbus Impact Academy, an 8-month workforce development initiative designed to provide a comprehensive experience in leadership for emerging leaders and high potential professionals
• Manages and solicits community partners and sponsors for Columbus Young Professionals Week (April), Women of Inspiration Summit and Expo (June), Columbus Emerging Leaders' Summit (October), and Wonderful Workplace Awards for Young Professionals (December)
• Manages the Columbus Young Professionals Week Steering Committee made up of more than 80+ different organizations • Conducts more than 150+ events per year to bridge relationships with CYP Club and community members including the Grandview Hop that attracts 4,000+ attendees per month (June, July, August and September)