Emily Rhoden
Lee's Summit
Summary
Dynamic Associate Community Relations Strategist at Burns & McDonnell with a proven track record in strategic networking and relationship building. Spearheaded initiatives that cultivated lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Expert in driving impactful decision-making and fostering collaborative relationships within the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Community Relations Strategist
Burns & McDonnell
01.2021 - Current
- Cultivate relationships with non-profit institutions to facilitate grants and gain industry insight.
- Develop and lead impactful presentations on the Burns & McDonnell Foundation for education and alignment with company and regional office participation and goals.
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape of each regional office to inform giving back strategies relevant to their specific office location and business market.
- Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, influencing strategic direction and funding allocation decisions.
- Research and engage with various non-profit partners in regional office locations throughout the United States to determine large grant-funding opportunities that aligned with company goals and values.
- Assist teammates with employee giving back campaigns, STEM grant funding and initiatives.
- Actively volunteer with employee events throughout the year.
- Create content strategies for digital media for both internal and external campaigns.
Educational Outreach Specialist
Burns & McDonnell
05.2012 - 01.2021
- Created STEM outreach programs (job shadows, career jumping events, summer camps, girls in engineering nights, etc) to introduce engineering, architecture and construction careers to educators and K-12 students.
- Developed strategies to enhance engagement and build partnerships with K-12 educators, non-profits and students, especially those in underrepresented and underserved communities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align STEM outreach programs with college recruitment objectives.
- Networked with STEM-centered non-profits to build long-lasting relationships resulting in significant Burns & McDonnell Foundation grants to these organizations.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and college and career fairs by manning booths and giving polished presentations.
- Developed successful partnerships with local companies for mutually beneficial collaboration and resource sharing.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media content to increase the STEM outreach program visibility within the community.
- Facilitated workshops, trainings, and presentations with colleges and universities to educate community members on available resources and services, especially for students interested in pursuing an engineering degree.
- Increased brand awareness and boosted public perception of Burns & Mac through proactive outreach and network development with key stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1997
Skills
- Content development
- Client relationship management
- Audience engagement
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Strategic networking
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
- Account management
Timeline
Associate Community Relations Strategist
Burns & McDonnell
01.2021 - Current
Educational Outreach Specialist
Burns & McDonnell
05.2012 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kansas State University