Chardae M. Carter
Atlanta
Summary
Accomplished corporate events and giving professional with six years of expertise in planning and executing high-impact events, including incentive trips, strategy meetings, and employee engagement activities. With a proven track record of managing end-to-end event logistics, I am passionate about creating memorable experiences through events that align with organization goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Corporate Events/Community Engagement
Global Payments
Atlanta
09.2024 - Current
- Lead the planning and execution of large-scale, internal corporate events, including but not limited to incentive trips, leadership strategy meetings, employee appreciation events, and community engagement events.
- Direct charitable giving funds and corporate social responsibility campaigns that align with company values and community pillars
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of internal events, driving employee participation and satisfaction
- Develop and implement strategic internal communications plans to promote company-wide initiatives, supporting business goals and reinforcing company culture
- Manage, motivate, and delegate tasks to a team to ensure optimal efficiency.
Senior Manager, Internal Communications
Global Payments
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Support the execution and development of large-scale, internal corporate events
- End-to-end execution of employee and community engagement events that support organization's values and culture
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of internal events, driving employee participation and satisfaction
- Develop and implement strategic internal communications plans to promote company-wide initiatives, supporting business goals and reinforcing company culture
Corporate Communications Manager
Global Payments
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Worldwide program development for corporate employee events supporting engagement, community service, rewards and recognition for 24,000 employees
- Drive engagement & content creation for Company intranet
- Drafting executive talking points, video storyboards, and other deliverables to be shared across the enterprise
- Key Achievement: Pitched & executed an internal Fortune 500 communications campaign with a 1.2 million dollar budget approved by the CEO & COO
Communications & Events Coordinator
Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Belk College of Business communications supporting community/alumni event management, student updates and department news
- Content creation for weekly student newsletters, social media posts, and promotional materials for events
- Key Achievement: Planned and executed the Charlotte Housing Policy Summit with 78.9% attendee satisfaction rate
Marketing & Communications
Global Payments
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided high level administrative support to senior staff including creating proposals, invoice entries using Ariba software, and reviewing event expenditures & budget reports
- Internal program development supporting communications, worldwide events, and team member intranet content
- Local team events including Team Appreciation Week and All Hands meetings
Education
B.S.B.A - Marketing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Skills
- Event Planning and Execution
- Vendor Negotiation and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Collaboration and Multitasking
- Proficient in Google Workspace (G Suite)
- Nonprofit Partner Management
Affiliations
International Association of Business Communicators, Atlanta Chapter (Jan. 2023-present)
Awards
- 2022 Global Payments Circle of Excellence Honoree, Associated with Global Payments,
- Erica Battle Overall Outstanding Membership Award, Associated with 100 Black Women of UNC Charlotte
Timeline
Senior Manager, Corporate Events/Community Engagement
Global Payments
09.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, Internal Communications
Global Payments
02.2022 - 09.2024
Corporate Communications Manager
Global Payments
07.2019 - 02.2022
Communications & Events Coordinator
Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte
03.2019 - 06.2019
Marketing & Communications
Global Payments
05.2018 - 09.2018
B.S.B.A - Marketing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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