Sukai Gaye

Bis 2025, Communications and Events Manager, LifeWire

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Strategic Communications
Adobe Analytics
B1
B2B Marketing
B2B Marketing Strategy
Brand Awareness
Brand Communication
Brand Storytelling
Corporate Social Responsibility
Cross-functional Collaborations
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Cross-team Collaboration
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Service
Digital Engagement
Digital Marketing Strategy
Event Planning and Management
Executing Events
Fundraising
Google Workspace
Governmental Affairs
Integrated Marketing
Leadership Communication
Management
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Materials
Media Studies
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Products
Non-profit Program Development
Project Management
Project Planning
Public Speaking
Research
Social Media
Stakeholder Engagement

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Sukai Gaye

  • Bis heute 3 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit 2023

    Advisory Committee Member

    WA State Coalition to End FGM/C

    • Supported outreach campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives

  • 2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Sep. 2022 - Feb. 2025

    Communications and Events Manager

    LifeWire

    • Designed and led statewide advocacy campaigns with policymakers, media, and community partners. • Built coalitions across cultural groups to influence legislation and public awareness. • Coordinated awareness events and managed external communications.

  • 2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Sep. 2022 - Feb. 2025

    Communications and Events Manager

    LifeWire

    Directed communications strategy and raised $1m through high-profile fundraising events and awareness campaigns. • Doubled social media following and increased engagement by 200%. • Introduced TikTok and Linktree to connect with new audiences and streamline engagement. • Launched multi-channel campaigns reaching 20,000+ people. • Strengthened donor and sponsor relations, increasing repeat sponsorships by 25%.

  • 2022 - 2025

    Event Marketing Manager

    LifeWire

    • Led 20+ annual fundraising and brand campaigns and events, managing budgets up to $250K • Drove integrated marketing initiatives contributing to $1M+ in revenue • Developed sales and marketing materials, presentations, and messaging frameworks to support stakeholder engagement and conversion • Increased campaign performance with targeted digital strategies, achieving 40% email open rates • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and partners to align messaging and campaign execution

  • 3 Jahre, Aug. 2019 - Juli 2022

    Communications Specialist

    Housing Authority of Snohomish County- HASCO

    • Developed outreach strategies to engage housing program participants and stakeholders. • Coordinated community events and public communications campaigns.

  • 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Juli 2017 - Okt. 2019

    Associate Banker JP Morgan Chase

    JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    Delivered personalized banking solutions, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rating. Processed high-volume transactions with 100% compliance to banking regulations. Actively promoted financial products, exceeding quarterly sales targets by 20%.

  • 2017 - 2019

    Associate Banker

    Chase Bank

    • Built strong client relationships and delivered financial services with a focus on trust and retention • Achieved 98% customer satisfaction • Collaborated across teams to ensure seamless service delivery

  • 5 Jahre und 1 Monat, Mai 2011 - Mai 2016

    Senior Events Manager

    Events Planning and Management

    Led operations and logistics for the 2012 Presidential Inauguration attended by 20,000+ guests, including multiple heads of state and international dignitaries. Directed cross-functional teams, coordinated security and protocol with government officials, and managed large-scale vendor partnerships to ensure flawless execution. Designed and executed communication and engagement strategies that elevated the event’s visibility and reinforced its national and international significance.

  • 2011 - 2016

    Event Marketing Manager

    Events Planning & Management, The Gambia

    • Managed 150–200 events annually across corporate, government, and large-scale functions • Led cross-functional teams of up to 100 staff • Executed events ranging from 50 to 20,000 attendees • Oversaw budgets up to $500K and maintained 80% repeat client rate

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Okt. 2008 - Mai 2011

    Event Planner

    Events Planning and Management

    Directed operations and logistics for high-profile events with audiences of up to 5,000 participants, ensuring smooth execution from planning to post-event evaluation. Negotiated and managed vendor partnerships, controlled budgets, and led on-site teams to deliver seamless, cost-effective events. Designed and implemented targeted marketing campaigns that boosted event attendance by 25% and enhanced audience engagement.

Ausbildung von Sukai Gaye

  • 1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Sep. 2020 - Dez. 2021

    Master of Arts - MA

    University of Washington

  • 2020 - 2020

    Summer Program

    University of Minnesota

  • 2018 - 2020

    Bachelor of Arts - BA

    University of Washington Bothell

  • 2014 - 2016

    Bachelor of Arts - BA

    University of the Gambia

Sprachen

  • Französisch

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Deutsch

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Englisch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

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