Innovative director of marketing with 13+ years of experience in the casino gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, self-insured and workers compensation industries. Specialties include event management, marketing communications, and building loyal key relationships with vendors, clients, and customers. Recognized as passionate leader with strong communication skills and marketing expertise in delivering successful revenue generating strategic marketing campaigns and increasing brand awareness through trade shows, events, product launches, and company rebrands to ensure operational efficiency with limited budgets. CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Planned, executed, and completed 3 regional trade shows, 2 international trade shows, VIP customer events, and annual sales meeting in 7 weeks while traveling back to back.