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Sam Elder

@samelder

Assistant Community Manager at First Service Residential, maintaining client financial records and developing communications for over 1,000 residents.

United States

Message

At First Service Residential, I maintain individual client financial records and develop a community communication strategy for over 1,000 residents. I also enter client and homeowner information into data systems and software.

At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I planned on-campus recruitment events and managed recruitment materials. I also implemented a dual enrollment program for high school students and managed student files and records.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Community Manager

Current

First Service Residential

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for maintaining individual client financial records and developing a community communication strategy for over 1,000 residents. Input new client and homeowner information into data systems and maintain vendor relationships.

Financial Record Keeping Communication Community Relations Data Entry Vendor Management Resident Relations

Current

Volunteer Coordinator

Current

Chattanooga Film Festival

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Assisted with preparation and planning of the film festival, trained and managed volunteers, and managed various venues and events.

Volunteer Management Event Planning Venue Management

Assistant Director of New Student Events and Dual Enrollment

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Planned, strategized, and executed on-campus recruitment events for prospective students and parents. Managed marketing materials and implemented a dual enrollment program for high school students.

Event Planning Marketing Program Implementation Student Records Management

Admissions Counselor

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Served as primary contact for high school students in 35 counties, assisting with the admissions process. Coordinated marketing campaigns, high school visits, college fairs, and guidance counselor networks.

Admissions Counseling Marketing Campaigns Event Coordination Student Recruitment