Valenetta Rainey

Campaign Statement:

My name is Valenetta Rainey (Val for short) and I am running for Corresponding Secretary. I have been a member of the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale since its inception in 2013. I am the proud mother of one son, Kaiden Rainey. Who is the joy of my life and my true Mardi Gras baby. I have the pleasure to work for a great non-profit organization, Ashe Cultural Arts Center as the Operations/Human Resource Manager.

I ask for your support in my campaign for Corresponding Secretary. I have the skills needed to keep our organization’s communications to the membership professional, timely, relevant, and informative.

My Qualifications

In my role as Operations and Human Resource Manager it is necessary for me to act decisively and communicate accurately, professionally, clearly, and often. My experience as a flight attendant for over 10 years and as a senior paralegal afforded me the opportunity to develop excellent communication skills in order to convey important information in a timely manner. Also, as Treasurer and Secretary of the Board for the Claiborne Merchants and Business Association, it is equally important that I ensure the vision of the president and the board is conveyed in a consistent and informative manner that is easily accessible to all stakeholders. I am highly skilled in various forms of communication platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as email, various videoconferencing programs and several word processing applications.

My Strengths

The leadership skills that I have displayed by spearheading several events and committees over the years within the MKFF organization have worked to strengthen my ability to keep members informed of organizational news and positively impact this organization.

My greatest strength is my capability to communicate with all members of MKFF, whether through emails, verbally, and/or social media. I am knowledgeable of Facebook and Instagram, the main social media platforms we use, as well as email.

My second greatest strength is the ability to be empathetic/ responsive to the members when they need to voice their concerns or when seeking clarification of event details, meeting times, and other important information.

And my third greatest strength is accountability. I will hold myself accountable to always work under the president’s vision and convey what information the Board wants to relay to the members in a professional, informative, and timely manner.

My Experience

• Currently, I am the Co-Chair of one of the Best committees of the MKFF! The Community Engagement Committee. I have led this committee for 8 years, 5 years as Co-Chair, and three years as the Chair.

• I am also part of the technology committee which is the committee that started our Social Media presence and also manages our website.

• I will continue to elevate MKFF’s profile and goal to become a global brand by helping to ensure our communication is timely, relevant, innovative, and informative. I believe this will contribute to bringing us to a new level!!!!

• And finally, I am a part of the Parade Committee where I serve in various capacities. I assist with bead distribution, throw selection, and parade day logistics, just to name a few.
  

My Leadership

• I helped create the following events; Say Yes to The Prom Dress, Tools for School, and Tea and Etiquette Workshop for our future femmes. These events have now become some of the Biggest events of Femme Fatale.

• I assist with the Future Femmes activities throughout each parade year, including parade day events.

• I also assist with bead distribution, throw selection, and parade day logistics.

I am proud to say that with all of my activities I have also developed keen time management skills. I strive to work efficiently whenever I can to ensure that I have time to work to the best of my ability. I will bring that same approach of balance and efficiency to this role if I am elected.

In closing, I ask for you vote for Corresponding Secretary. I am running because I am the candidate who is best qualified for this position. I am a great communicator and a great leader, I can ensure timely and relevant communication to our membership and the community at large. I am eager to help elevate MKFF to another level! I am excited to do my part in having a positive impact on our wonderful organization!

Thank you Femmes! And remember Vote for Valenetta "Val" Rainey❤🖤❤🖤