Adrienne Olson Email and Phone Number

Responsible for managing and directing the organization's internal and external communications in support of business strategy. Protect, enhance and promote the overall Kilbourne Group brand, drive earned media and public relations strategy and activities, and engage employees in our strategy to reach business goals. Serve as a spokesperson and primary media contact for the organization. Directly manage the marketing strategies and the marketing team for Kilbourne Group, including marketing for fundraising activities, commercial and residential assets. − Development of first strategic plan of the organization, during a time of rapid team and project growth− Creation and execution of a successful investor communication strategy and program− Launch and initial execution of Doug Burgum for North Dakota gubernatorial campaign, including message and presentation development and media relations− Advise company leadership through intense media coverage, maintaining key messaging and brand integrity− Development and leadership of communication and community engagement strategy for Block 9, the largest mixed-use infill project in the state of North Dakota

Support strategic goals of John Deere Electronic Solutions, builder of quality electronics solutions that operate in extreme environments.Founded in 1987 as Phoenix International, JDES is a company with a strong technological focus and extensive engineering design capabilities, with nearly 900 employees across manufacturing and design facilities in Fargo, ND, Torreón, Mexico and Pune, India. www.phoeintl.com

Ensured integrity of and maximized awareness of Chamber brand. Directly responsible for writing, editing, managing production, budgeting, and ensuring the quality of Chamber publications, including a monthly 32-page color newsletter, The Bridge, and the annual Fargo Moorhead Community Profile, a 72-page glossy magazine. Developed and managed a successful internship program. Managed external communication messages and placement via print, paid media, Web and targeted marketing to fulfill the ultimate goal of increased member engagement. Assist in the development and maintenance of the organization's strategic plan and annual business plan and budget. Provided executive assistance to the President and support to the Board of Directors. Established and managed Chamber social networking presence and marketing effortsthrough new media, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Managed redesign and launch of organization Web site, including development of navigation and vendor relations. Facilitated program and service innovation and enhancement based on member research.

Manage online presence of Bertrosa's, including website and social networking. Social networking for Dempsey's Public House.

Design and maintenance of company Web site (prairiepublic.org), utilizing Macromedia DreamWeaver and Adobe Photoshop and working with colleagues across the country to determine public broadcasting Web site best practices. Writing and design of press releases, brochures and procedural documents. Primary media contact and company photographer.

Served as primary contact for numerous customers including Phoenix International’s largest customer, Bobcat. Handled $21 million in yearly sales, through receipt, review and maintenance of quotations, purchase orders, forecasts and ship schedules. Devised new tracking system which minimized downtime for Bobcat due to late shipments, ultimately saving the customer time and money.