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Anthony Beckett
CEO/ Founder & Director of Events, Programs and Operations, Thee Socialite Enterprises
Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC United States
Joined: Jul 31st, 2008

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Anthony Beckett received his Bachelor of Science from South Carolina State University in Family & Consumer Sciences Business: Multidisciplinary in May of 2012. During his time there, Anthony served as the Student Government Association Business Manager (2009-2010) and later President (2010-2011). He was the founder and President of Unity: The Gay-Straight Alliance, the first and only GSA at any public or private HBCU in South Carolina. Anthony also served as the co-founder and Program Director of the UV All Stars Summer camp, which provided a academic and social developmental environment for the youth, ages 5-16, of Orangeburg, SC. After graduating Anthony pursued his passion for event planning and community development & outreach; serving in various capacities such as event specialist, director of catering, vice president of education and outreach, student academic achievement specialist, and presently owning and operating his own business focusing the LGBT community, with a specialized concentration on the African American LGBT community.

My Interview Question

How do you feel about the relevancy of HBCUs? What are you doing to help?

Education (request update)

South Carolina State University class of 2012

Undergrad Major: Home Economics

Claim To Fame:

-Establishing Thee Socialite Enterprises and hosting its first event the "Social aWEARness Fashion Show" in observance of National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Assisting in raising over $5000 for South Carolina Black Pride, Inc. through fundraisers and sponsorships -Being the youngest member of the South Carolina Black Pride Board of Director in its history

High School: Severna Park Sr. High School in Severna Park, MD class of 2008

Experience

I currently work with Thee Socialite Enterprises as CEO/ Founder & Director of Events, Programs and Operations
I have 0 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Founder/CEO and Director of Events, Programs and Operations | Thee Socialite Enterprises
From July 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Oversee strategic planning and business operations with focus on client retention. Provide leadership to executive team and develop collaborations for community exposure.

Vice President of Education & Outreach/Chief Public Relations Officer | South Carolina Black Pride, Inc.
From December 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Enhance communications through social media restructuring and coordinate outreach to Black LGBT community. Oversee fundraising efforts yielding $5000 and establish organizational collaborations.

Catering Manager | Sodexo Food Services
From August 2012 to June 2013 • 1 year(s)
Created first student-worker program and managed 650+ catering events. Increased catering sales 20-30% through marketing techniques and oversaw all financial elements.

Co-Founder & Program Director | SC State Real Estate Foundation: UV All Stars Summer Camp
From May 2011 to July 2012 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated hiring and training of 35 staff members and oversaw curriculum for 103 camp attendees. Created community partnerships and maintained $25k operation budget.

Catering Coordinator & Event Specialist | ParaClete Catering
From May 2011 to June 2012 • 1 year(s)
Created banquet event orders and coordinated room setup details. Planned and executed all contracted events while training banquet staff.

Program Coordinator and Student Academic Achievement Specialist | University Village Saturday Academy
From May 2010 to May 2012 • 2 year(s)
Developed innovative teaching strategies and facilitated parent/community sessions. Coordinated recruitment and training of 20-person staff and oversaw program operations.

Student Marketing & Insight Manager | Sodexo Food Services
From September 2008 to April 2010 • 2 year(s)
Served as liaison between food service management and students. Increased voluntary meal plans by 15% through promotions and created student-management interaction programs.

Curriculum & Program Integration Coordinator/Office Manager | Division for Student Affairs: Summer Camp for the Entire Family
From May 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated activities and programs with curriculum-based learning outcomes. Performed office management tasks and maintained financial records for the camp.

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