Vermico Grissette
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic and Predictably Optimistic Leader who is inspired to galvanize others to maximize one's highest level of performance. A strong advocate for Adverse Youth, Compassionate Leadership, Accountability, and creating a Positive Work Environment for the Good of All. Dedicated Community Organizer with 12 years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate and Community Engagement Manager
One Family Memphis
2021.06 - 2024.02
- Engage multiple companies for potential partnerships, sponsorships, and donor opportunities to maintain operation expenses.
- Secure a variety of resources for community members.
- Facilitate corporate presentations to increase organization awareness, mission, and objectives.
Mentor Liaison/Founder
Kovae House
2017.11 - Current
- Provide outreach to children who have been victims of child abuse.
- Training mentors to provide support to these children.
- Evaluate and advise on effective mentoring practices.
- Observe and critique program proficiency.
Marketing Director
Innovative Artistic Consultant Inc
2008.07 - 2019.12
- Managed and implemented marketing and business plans for existing and startup businesses
- Developed and advised customers on advertising plans to increase business revenue
- Located resources for problem resolution and designed best-option solutions.
Financial Service Advisor II
First Tennessee National Bank
2003.01 - 2007.03
- Advised consumer and commercial customers on depository accounts, lending, and investment options
- Developed quality referrals to Trust, Financial Planning, Private Banking, and Commercial Banking departments for internal line of business customers
- Strategized best practices to achieve sales goals
- 3-time leader in Memphis market in new business sales.
Customer Service Associate
Cash America Pawn Inc
2002.02 - 2003.10
- Processed and advised customer loan transactions
- Assisted with retail selection
- Managed past-due loan accounts
- Organized retail and loan inventory.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies, and services.
- Contributed to the enhancement of sales strategies by upselling relevant products or services during customer interactions.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Communication, Rhetoric and Political Controversy
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2015
Skills
- Fundraising expertise
- Interviewing skills
- Issue awareness
- Petitions
- Written and verbal communication
- Community Outreach
- Event Coordination
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Stewards of Children, Memphis Child Advocacy Center - April 14, 2022
- Leadership Institute, Southwest Tennessee Community College - Communication Skills for Leaders, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Challenges, Leadership Styles- August 1, 2019
- Certified Financial Advisor, Forward Memphis -2023
- Becoming One Facilitator, Agape Family Services - October 15, 2023
Timeline
Corporate and Community Engagement Manager
One Family Memphis
2021.06 - 2024.02
Mentor Liaison/Founder
Kovae House
2017.11 - Current
Marketing Director
Innovative Artistic Consultant Inc
2008.07 - 2019.12
Financial Service Advisor II
First Tennessee National Bank
2003.01 - 2007.03
Customer Service Associate
Cash America Pawn Inc
2002.02 - 2003.10
Bachelor Degree - Communication, Rhetoric and Political Controversy
University of Memphis
- Stewards of Children, Memphis Child Advocacy Center - April 14, 2022
- Leadership Institute, Southwest Tennessee Community College - Communication Skills for Leaders, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Challenges, Leadership Styles- August 1, 2019
- Certified Financial Advisor, Forward Memphis -2023
- Becoming One Facilitator, Agape Family Services - October 15, 2023
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