Suzy from Stacked Stones Creative

Suzy Moyd

Creative director, Writer, Stone stacker

Summary

Organized, energetic, and results-oriented, experienced Marketing Director offering 8+ years of leadership at Main Street Hartsville, supporting its mission in downtown development.

Proven track record of successfully mentoring small business in brand development and implementing marketing campaigns.

Experienced in leading revenue initiatives and creating funding strategies. A persuasive communicator who takes initiative and strives for high- quality outcomes.

Education

The University of North Carolina
1985 – 1989
Bachelor of Arts,
Journalism & Advertising

Awards

2020
Achieved National Main Street Center
Accreditation
2018
Excellence On Main Street Award

2017
Main Street South Carolina
Outstanding Public
Private Partnership Award
2016
Gaines-Jontz
Rehabilitation Award
2016
Main Street South Carolina –
Inspiration Award

Professional Experience

Director or Partnerships and Sponsorships July 2023 – Current

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

· Oversees the development, planning and management of organization’s sponsorship initiatives including the fulfillment process and the creation and implementation for recruiting new sponsors and retaining current ones. 
· Develop and execute effective marketing campaigns for each member service initiative to increase participation in South Carolina Chamber member services programs.
· Responsible for meeting and exceeding budgeted sponsorship revenues for Chamber events and products. 
· Responsible for managing and maximizing the revenues generated from the portfolio of affinity partners.

Owner, Creative Director 2022 – July 2023

Stacked Stones Creative [www.stackedstonescreative.com]

· Founded a marketing services company to continue doing what I love.
· Developed fundraising initiatives, including the inaugural Flights of Fancy gala, and supporting marketing materials, for non-profit Cypress Adventures.

Executive Director 2013 – 2020

Main Street Hartsville/The City of Hartsville

· Developed content for website, social media and weekly newsletter.
· Worked toward downtown enhancements through business recruitment, promotions, design improvements and economic vitality.
· Recruited and encouraged new businesses, while supporting existing businesses, leading to more than 50 new businesses opening.
· Developed an identity and branding package for our downtown, offered imaginative solutions to our community of small businesses to create a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship.
· Provided support to local businesses on marketing, social media, promotion, business management and public relations.
· Organized community wide fundraising events to cultivate donors and long term sponsorships.
· Managed economic development programs and community events.

Marketing Director 2013

Dancing With The Stars of Darlington County

· Organized logistics and created a media plan for Hartsville’s largest fundraiser, featuring local celebrities and dancing professionals, to support the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Marketing Director 2012 – 2013

Sweet. A cupcake company.

· Responsible for all aspects of advertising and promotion, including photography, print, outdoor, grand opening, social media and website.
· Received 2010 Business Blogger of The Year award.
· Created a cross-promotion marketing initiative.
· Represented the company as a publicist by attending strategic events.

Owner 2007 – 2012

Edible Arrangements of Florence

· Managed all daily operations, including monitoring sales and staff.
· Developed all local promotional and advertising strategies.
· Developed a grassroots marketing campaign that included various community relations activities.