George C. Fraser, CEO of PowerNet
Wanda Davis
Wanda D. Davis
Email: Wanda05ewenique@aol.com
SUMMARY STATEMENT
A seasoned Management, Public Relations, Media and Communications professional with over fifteen years experience as a Public Information Officer and spokes person in community relations and government. Specialized services include Event Coordinating, Supervising and Management experience with an emphasis on constituent services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 – April 2011 – Dir. Of Communications & Media / Constituent Services / Special Assistant To the Sheriff
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Serve as Public Information Officer or spokesperson for Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office
·
Responsible for Communications for both inner and outer office affairs. Worked
·
with local, regional & national media for coverage of Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. Coordinate Press conferences for office. Was responsible for media coverage of Sheriff in June 2008 edition of The Wall Street Journal which had not been done in his 23 years of media coverage as Sheriff.
·
Coordinate and schedule bi-monthly sheriff sale seminars. Assist constituents with issues concerning sheriff sales, foreclosures and counseling to save their homes via telephone and social media via website and facebook. Responsible for media coverage via advisories, news and press releases and conferences.
2005 – 2008 – C.E.O., EweNique Productions / Executive Director, Julmani Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Coordinated issue advocacy campaign around individual and media awareness of drunk driving and vehicle homicide which resulted in Justice for family of murdered victims
·
Public Information Officer for foundation and successfully communicated message to elected officials, community and civic organizations and general public through face – to- face meetings directly with reporters through news media, events, viral marketing and relationship marketing
·
successfully mobilized and created motivational speaking event through Motivational Speaker Les Brown which resulted in well attended event which generated major sales in product for Speakers
·
Managed challenges and negativity through positive media campaign. Spoke at rallies / candle light vigils, in churches and various organizations for (Justice for Imani campaign)
2004 – 2008 – Executive Assistant /Community Relations Liaison International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 98 , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Served as the Executive Assistant to the Business Manager and Business Agents of I.B.E.W. LU 98. Provided administrative and techinical LU 98 events representing I.B.E.W. in events where the Union was not typically represented.
·
Helped bridge the gap between LU 98 and .Women / Minority Organizations by being an accessible and effective liaison through Public Relations
·
Coordinated or facilitated sponsorship or donations from Union to various non profits / minority and community organizations.
2003 – 2004 – Office Manager
Philadelphia’s 21st Century Review Forum / Mayor’s Transition Team
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Managed Was asked to join staff of Office for Mayor’s Transition Team as a result of work on 2003 re-election campaign
·
Responsible for daily operations of office and helped to facilitate smooth transition into re-election of Mayor John F. Street’s administration.
·
Facilitated or coordinated services by vendors or consultants to implement and introduce new policies or address current policies or concerns for new administration.
·
Responsible for payroll and payment to vendors and or consultants for products and services.
2003 – 2003 – Assistant to Political Director / Office Manager
Friends Of John F. Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Served as Assistant to Political Director as well as manage daily operations of office.
·
Responsible for generating employee and payroll, managing, office supplies and vendors of campaign to include Consultants and Consulting firms.
·
Coordinated and responsible for purchase of campaign media buys.
·
Supervised volunteers and coordinated volunteer efforts and activities of campaign.
·
Responsible for accommodations, flight arrangements, schedules and payment for services of various artists or entertainers, speakers, elected officials and supporters of Mayor.
·
Spokes person or next in charge in absence of Candidate, Political Director and Campaign Manager
2001 – 2003 Executive Staff Special Assistant / Office Manager
St. Hill & Associates, P.C. , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Coordinated and responsible for projects related to areas of public relations, political outreach, fundraising, office management and administrative needs of President, C.E.O. and Chairman to include campaign schedule for former Congressman who served as surrogate for then gubernatorial candidate.
·
Supervised daily assignments and activities of administrative staff of collection agency to include title services.
·
Responsible for keeping current, certification of bonding insurance for company.
·
Managed daily operations of office in addition to serving as Special Assistant to company leaders.
1994 – 2000 – Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
Spa 631 on Brevard, Charlotte, N.C.
·
Developed and directed the implementation of Spa marketing and sales initiatives.
·
Responsible for communications, promotions and marketing of full service upscale Aveda Concept Salon.
·
Coordinated promotional events and coordinated with media for advertisement. Provided daily administrate, client and customer services support for Spa Salon.
1997 – 1998 – Office Manager / Field Coordinator
Mel Watt for Congress, Charlotte, N.C.
·
Served as first volunteer and employee of historic 1998 Victory campaign. Facilitated the opening of campaign office and served as Office Manager until asked to serve as field coordinator for re-election campaign. Trained Office Manager replacement and went into Field.
·
Successfully served as Field Coordinator of Mecklenburg and Forsyth Counties of North Carolina. Worked closely with local Democratic structure, students of area HBCU colleges and universities and clergy to help facilitate victory in counties.
1995 – 1996 – Deputy Director of Advance
Harvey Gantt for Senate, Charlotte, N.C.
·
Advanced across state of North Carolina during run for Senate on daily basis.
·
Coordinated efforts with local party leaders, supporters and clergy throughout campaign .
1992 – 1998 – C.E.O. / Public Relations / Events Coordinator and Promotions
Too Nice Productions, Charlotte, N.C.
·
Events coordinator, promoter and spokes person for various organizations, companies and non profits to deliver their message, increase awareness and support and increase membership and fundraising efforts.
EDUCATION
Federal City College, Washington, D.C.
BS, Finance 7 Economics, 1968 to 1971
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(classwork) Masters Program, Organizational Dynamics, 2002 to 2003
North Caorolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina
(classwork) Nursing Program, 1991-1992
Bennett College, Greensboro, North Carolina
B.S., Biology ( Health Sciences) 1989
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
1994 – Present
Center for Progressive Leadership – Member & 2008 Graduate
Christian Street YMCA – Board Member
Community Relations Commission / Police Citizens Review Board – Charlotte, NC Former Member
Committee Person 2nd Ward, 2nd Division
Council Woman Reynold’s – Brown Women Making A Difference Annual Event – Steering Committee
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Public Service Organization – Member
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Member serving several ministries
Focus on Leadership
Julmani Foundation – Founder/ Executive Director
Les Brown’s Speaker’s Network – Former member
National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Charter Member Charlotte, N.C. Chapter
National Council of Negro Women
National Professionals Network (NPN) – Member
Northwest Victim Services – Board Member & 2010 Event Chair for Annual Jazz Brunch
Senator Vincent Hughes “Show Me The Money” Annual Event – Committee Member
Pennsylvania’s DUI Association – Member
Women Cultivating Women Annual Event – Advisory Board Member
References available on request