Anthony Merlo Email & Phone Number

Rahway, Nj, Us

Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

As the Marketing & Development Associate at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, I support the Development Team’s key initiatives across events, grants, donor development, marketing, and reputation management. My responsibilities include assisting in the creation and organization of grant proposals, conducting funding research, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. I coordinate logistics and communications for fundraising events, participate in event committees, and ensure accurate financial reconciliation. Additionally, I develop and manage social media and marketing campaigns, including video promotions and advertisements for Preferred Behavioral Health Group. My role also involves implementing donor cultivation strategies to enhance engagement and overseeing PBHG’s online reputation by monitoring and responding to reviews. I will also manage website content updates and work closely with our PR team to align website and press release publications.

Lakewood, New Jersey, United States

I play a crucial role in securing essential funding to support PBHG. I conduct research on private grants, collaborate with staff to create proposals, and maintain a database of grant materials. I also maintain relationships with funders and expand our grant network. I support event logistics, participate in event committee meetings, and accommodate financial reports. I manage donor development, marketing efforts as a whole, and reputation management. This ensures effective communication across departments and maintaining accurate records to enhance our fundraising and community outreach efforts.

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

- Content creator for Instagram & Facebook @crestarpictureframing creating ads for both platforms- Scheduled and conducted meetings with NPR, NBC, WPRI, & ABC to discuss advertising- Analyzed data through Microsoft Excel to determine where, when, and how to advertise

Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States

- Connecting with customers via Email & Phone- House tours with individuals interested in summer rentals and winter seasonal rentals- Reconstructed company Instagram @DurkinCottages advertising vacation and winter home rentals- Represented company digitally by photographing our managed properties

Clark, New Jersey, United States

- Counted pills and organized prescriptions alphabetically to conveniently deliver drugs to patients.- Handled phone calls with customers in regard to filling, refilling, canceling, and changing prescriptions.- Worked at the counter communicating with individuals looking to pick up their prescriptions.

Westfield, New Jersey, United States

- Recorded board meetings 2017 through 2020 operating two cameras and editing footage- Attended meetings early assisting board members with room set-up for optimal audio & video- Gained understanding of professionalism in the workplace and importance of proper work ethic

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, 3.59

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, 3.59

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity rower Westfield Crew