Developing annual marketing plans and budgets in support of client’s/organization’s strategy and objectivesOrganizing and setting clear expectations for all project tasks and deliverables, and holding project team members accountable for meeting deadlinesLeading cross-functional team meetings in terms of setting the agenda, providing appropriate materials in advance of meetings and ensuring to-dos and next steps are set and followedDemonstrating an intimate understanding of traditional and emerging marketing channelsEnsuring marketing communications are coordinated, supporting marketing plan objectives and meeting organizational expenditure requirementsProviding leadership and support for team membersManaging multiple client relationshipsBuilding, developing and managing a marketing team capable of carrying out needed marketing and service strategiesManaging marketing services department, including development and distribution of all marketing collateral

Host/Emcee script writer for 2013 and 2014 Chicago Ideas Week

Developed, proposed and ensured implementation of business marketing strategies for global marketing efforts, including North America, Latin America, and EMEA regionsManaged marketing communications programs to achieve sales and service business plansProduced events and managed all aspects of client and prospect functions, including tradeshowsOrganized and managed events for up to 2,000 international attendeesResearched, created and managed annual marketing budgets for six to seven business divisionsParticipated as active member of the communications champions team and company editorial board; Served as Editor and Chief for three organizational publications Provided project management supervision, as well as strategic and department planningReceived recognition for successful performance through top review ratings during careerIntegrated corporate brand into communication materials to ensure consistent messaging Managed internal and external communications for company president, including newsletters, e-mails, and speaking engagementsWorked extensively with VIPs, press and public affairs to produce press releases and related organizational announcements, internal and externalPresented verbal and written reports to audiences and Executive Boards