Director Of Marketing
CurrentI work directly under the President. Responsible for leading and managing all brand marketing and strategy development for seven locations, including PR, Web, Sponsorships, and Community & Social Media. Additional responsibilities include communications, community outreach, partnership development, coordinating special events, group reservations, off-site food and beer events, and facilitating sponsorships. I oversee a variety of projects, fundraisers, and events. I am responsible for the management and coordination of special events for all seven locations. Some of my responsibilities for event planning include:• Managed events drawing more than 10,500 attendees.• Manage all event logistics, including food and beverage requirements.• Obtain necessary permits. • On-site event management. • Recruit, schedule, and manage event staffing.• Contracting bands, various entertainers, vendors, and security. • Working with city inspectors and hiring off-duty police.I facilitate sponsorships for fundraising events (some off-site) for local non-profits that include the Central & Eastern Virginia Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Network for Organ Sharing, Children's Health Involving Parents, Richmond 2015, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance, Virginia Manufacturer’s Association, Virginia Brewer’s Guild, Pink Boots Society, Habitat for Humanity and many others.I cultivate and expand sponsorship development with local sports organizations, including the Richmond Kickers and the Flying Squirrels.
