Annette Lough Email & Phone Number

United States

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Work cross-functionally to develop and execute internal communications and public relations and community outreach activities for large, multi-state financial institution with 40 banking centers with $7.15 billion in assets and $3.85 billion in loans.

Managed marketing and communications strategies for a comprehensive fundraising consulting firm. Assisted clients by conceptualizing and executing campaign materials encompassing printed and digital newsletters, case statements, invitations, campaign brochures, annual fund letters, grant applications, solicitation letters, and diverse collateral.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Envision, Wichita, Kan.Director of Communications--July 2010 to May 2013Served as the front-line marketing and communication resource for all departments and entities within a multi-functional, multi-state nonprofit organization with revenues in excess of $165 million annually. Conference, Workshops, Seminars: Plan and execute local and national education.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• As a contributing member of the sales, marketing and virtual fundraising teams, aided in raising a combined total of more than $100 million for national and international clients. Executing strategic plans as set forth.
• Facilitated all aspects of public relations: press releases and media pitches locally and nationally.
• Oversaw special events, conception to creation, including regional and international conferences and trade shows, awards and client appreciation events.
• Ensured brand standards at every level.
• Wrote or facilitated content for web, e-newsletter, e-blasts, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
• Collaborated with Avila University officials and marketing department to successfully brand and launch Hartsook Institute for Fundraising at Avila University.Fundraising and Client Services

Upon acquisition redefined format. Managed all facets of this monthly niche publication including ads sales and design, editorial and circulation. Created niche market in neighborhood directories. Paid off 5-year loan in 4.25 years with significant cash flow to all partners throughout that 4-year stint. Simultaneously contributed to several other local and.

Iola, Wisconson

Created annual editorial schedule; wrote and edited content for publication and specialized books; managed freelancers and outside content. Authored and compiled "Decorating With Collectibles," a full-color, coffee-table book. Increasingly assumed additional responsibilities as a result of excellent time management derived from my telecommute situation.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Created annual editorial schedule for national magazine with circulation of 100,000; wrote and edited content for publication and specialized books; managed freelancers; attended trade shows; worked with vendors; managed photo shoots and cover art. When Collector’s Mart was purchased by Krause, I was the only editorial staffer to be part of the merger.