LaTonya Sadler Hamilton

Executive Director at Halifax County Department of Tourism

South Boston, Virginia, United States

About

A creative and detail-oriented communications specialist with a background in development and event planning in both for- and not-for-profit environments. Confident and poised in interpersonal interactions at all levels. A high-energy, results- oriented leader with strong strategic planning and project management skills with a unique ability to get things done in complex, multi-level organizations. A team-player who achieves results through passionate leadership and motivational team building. Specialties: Internal and external communications, media relations, social media, higher education administration, development, leadership development, team building, thought leadership

Experience

  • Halifax County Department of Tourism (10 yrs 8 mos)
    • Executive Director
      Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

      The Executive Director is responsible for promoting tourism, stimulating economic development, and over sees operations of the South Boston Halifax County Visitor Center.

    • Executive Assistant
      Dec 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Associate Communications Director at University of Miami | Athletics
    Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Public Relations for all things football.

  • Associate Director of Communications at Big Ten Conference
    Aug 2007 - Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Responsible for Public Relations for Men's Basketball and secondary contact for football for the Conference.

  • Field Director at University Internship Programs
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

  • Asst. Director Annual Fund at Darden Foundation, The
    Aug 2004 - Nov 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos