JEAN DURHAM
Savannah
Summary
Experienced with plant care, ensuring healthy, appealing displays. Utilizes effective teamwork and communication to support garden center operations. Knowledge of inventory management and plant maintenance, contributing to well-functioning, customer-friendly environment. Friendly and hardworking, bringing passion for plant care. Possesses basic horticultural knowledge and practical skills in plant maintenance operations. Committed to fostering vibrant and thriving plant environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Maintenance
Ace Hardware
05.2025 - Current
- Watered, pruned, and monitored plants daily to ensure overall health and prevent disease.
- Identified early signs of plant stress, pests, or nutrient issues and took corrective action.
- Received, unloaded, and organized incoming plant shipments with attention to quality and handling standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of the garden center, including sweeping, debris removal, and hazard prevention.
- Educated customers on plant maintenance techniques for optimal growth and longevity.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities, including plant maintenance, customer assistance, and inventory oversight.
- Achieved operational excellence by consistently meeting and exceeding performance targets for instrument maintenance tasks, contributing to overall plant productivity and efficiency.
Executive Leadership Coach
Self-Employment
02.2022 - Current
- Provided over 200 hours of executive coaching and leadership development to 6 senior-level executives to enhance their leadership skills and drive organizational success.
- Developed customized coaching programs and conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to help executives identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth.
- Facilitated 4 leadership workshops and training sessions to enhance team collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Utilized assessments and feedback tools to help executives gain self-awareness and develop strategies for personal and professional growth.
- Collaborated with organizational leaders to identify leadership development needs and design tailored programs to address those needs.
Joint Public Affairs Officer
Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Traveled worldwide to support Joint Force Commanders Global Response Force (JFC/GRF) with rapid, frontline public affairs deployment to accelerate communication capability requirements in a new emerging operation. To include: COVID Operations in support of U.S. Northern Command, Operations regarding the People's Republic of China in support of U.S. Pacific Command, and Haiti Earthquake Operations in support of U.S. Southern Command.
- Coordinated with other military and civilian communication disciplines, integrated into mission planning and generated information requirements during a crisis response.
- Provided exercise augmentation to Combatant Command/Component PA staffs in order to seamlessly integrate staff processes and battle rhythm events during a crisis response.
Marketing/Communication Strategy Officer
9th Marine Corps District
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed the overall functions of the Marketing and Communication Strategy Office (MACO) for the 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District covering 13 Midwestern United States.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy, resulting in 131,071 leads and 4,351 Marine Corps contracts.
- Collaborated directly with the Contracted Advertising Agency, J. Walter Thompson, on the Marine Corps recruiting campaign, 'Battles Won'.
- Oversaw and executed the marketing plan for the command's annual advertising budget of $850,000, both on and off contract.
- Created and implemented the district's communication guidance to ensure timely and effective responses to media queries.
Director Of Public Affairs
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided public affairs support and guidance for 5 theater security cooperation events while on deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th FLEET areas of operation.
- Supervised the release of over 1,300 news articles, video files, and images covering real-world combat operations, exercises, and training with host nation militaries to external military and civilian media.
- Planned and coordinated 7 distinguished visitor events, including 2 U.S. Senator Congressional delegations.
- Managed the unit's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and maintained the unit's Defense Video Imagery Distribution Service (DVIDS) website, ensuring that all approved command-related media products were disseminated to the widest-possible audience.
- Developed communication plans, public affairs guidance, and staff estimates in support of command operations.
Director Of Public Affairs
Headquarters and Support Battalion
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Advised the Commanding General of Parris Island, staff, and subordinate commanders on communication, concepts, and public interest matters.
- Served as Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island spokesperson and fostered strong relationships with surrounding communities.
- Managed numerous media inquiries and coordinated visits for 150 media entities, including renowned outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, CNN, and BBC.
- Developed comprehensive public affairs guidance on Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Eastern Recruiting Region matters to prepare commanders for interviews and visits from local, national, and international groups.
Education
Bachelor's - History
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA06.2011
Skills
- Plant Maintenance Procedures
- Outdoor plant maintenance
- Crisis Communications
- Press Releases
- Speech Writing
- Media Relations
- Strategic Partnerships
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Management
- Editing
- Strong Collaborator
Certification
- Public Affairs & Communication Strategy Qualification Course Mar 2012
- NATO Operations Planners PSYOPS Course Mar 2021
- Master Certified Executive Coach Oct 2021
Timeline
Plant Maintenance
Ace Hardware
05.2025 - Current
Executive Leadership Coach
Self-Employment
02.2022 - Current
Joint Public Affairs Officer
Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
01.2020 - 01.2022
Marketing/Communication Strategy Officer
9th Marine Corps District
07.2017 - 01.2020
Director Of Public Affairs
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
06.2015 - 07.2017
Director Of Public Affairs
Headquarters and Support Battalion
03.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor's - History
Savannah State University
Speaking Enagements
- Executive Coaching Speaking Engagements:
- April 2023 - Savannah Women in Business (Self-Awareness and Self-Worth)
- June 2023 - NATO Senior Leaders Summit (Leadership Story and Organizational Culture)
- July 2023 - New York Life Workshop (Unlock the 7 Secrets to Intelligent Leadership; Assessment Debrief)
- July 2023 - Savannah Clovers Division Three Soccer Team (Peer Leadership)
- Public Affairs Speaking Engagement:
- September 2017 - Marine Corps Commanders' Media Training Symposium in Manhattan, NY. (Special Operations Forces and Public Affairs integration)