STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS* Manage the development and implementation of integrated strategic communications* Works directly leadership staff to create and implement innovative and audience-specific strategies and messaging* Direct the evaluation and reporting of successes from communications effortsCONTENT DEVELOPMENT * Manage the development of audience-specific messaging and promote the use of key messages* Helps ensure the consistency of Kids' Food Basket's voice and brand standards* Develop and manage the content calendar and communication metrics to ensure effectiveness* Create and edit print and digital content, including copy, graphics, and videos MEDIA RELATIONS* Identify stories and develop and distributes press releases, pitches, talking points and other editorial content, serving as a liaison between Kids' Food Basket and news media* Assists with maintaining strong media relationshipsINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS* Supporting Human Resource initiatives through research and implementation tactics to improve internal communications strategies to effectively communicate and elevate a positive and collaborative cultural PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Efficiently and effectively manage a variety of cross-departmental projects at once from inception through finished product* Works with creative partners and vendors to develop and implement communication and production strategies* Oversee marketing budgetDIGITAL MEDIA* Responsible for development and implementation of digital marketing strategies that utilize SEO, Social Media, blogging, email, and content creation* Develop strategy, content calendars, content, and reports for all Kids' Food Basket social media platforms* Create copy for websites, blogs, social media, and email STORYTELLING* Deep understanding of storytelling strategies to align with organization’s overall programming, fundraising, and communications objectives * Oversee the story collection, production and distribution process

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS* Assisted in the development and implementation Kids' Food Basket messaging platform, Kids' Food Basket logo and style guide strengthening integrated strategic communications* Works directly leadership staff to develop audience-specific outreach materials CONTENT DEVELOPMENT * Develop and manage the content calendar and communication metrics to ensure effectiveness* Create and edit print and digital content, including copy, graphics, and videos MEDIA RELATIONS* Identify stories and develop and distributes press releases, pitches, talking points and other editorial content, serving as a liaison between Kids' Food Basket and news media* Assists with maintaining strong media relationshipsEVENT PLANNING* Plan, coordinate, execute and review smaller special events and regional events including Feast for Kids, Connect with Kids' Food Basket and 10 Year Family Gala* Managed the event budget, vendor contracts, and payment of supplier invoices* Supporting a volunteer committee with their fundraising efforts and ensuring they are kept up to date on all details of the event* Liaison with corporate sponsors, auction sponsors, and general donors to secure sponsorship and prizesPROJECT MANAGEMENT * Introduced and trained staff on project management software to the management of cross-departmental projects * Works with creative partners and vendors to develop and implement communication and production strategiesDIGITAL MEDIA* Responsible for development and implementation of KidsFoodBasket.org and elevating Social Media, blogging, email* Develop strategy, content calendars, content, and reports for all Kids' Food Basket social media platforms

CAMPAIGN AND BRAND MANAGEMENT* Spearheaded outreach and digital strategy in the organization's largest awareness campaigns to date for Brown Bag Decorating Day and Go Orange. EVENT MANAGEMENT* Engaged in community programs and donor relations for events generating fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.

TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION * Directed the development, training and company-wide implementation of the customer management system SalesLogix.HUMAN RESOURCE MARKETING * Blueprinted the company’s first human resources recruitment campaign, which increased applicant interest by nearly 50% within the first 6 months.BRAND MANAGEMENT* Responsible for the planning and direct development of print, merchandising, sales promotions, new product introductions, and presentations for 6 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.

* Responsible for the planning, execution, and logistics of more than fifty events annually including, but not limited to: ATHENA, Chamber Member Orientation, Business Exchange Luncheon, Business After Hours, Public Policy Breakfast with Legislators, Political Action Committee: Politics & Pints, The Luncheon with Governor Snyder and industry-specific expos. Event attendance ranged from 50 to 700 executive members.* Assist senior leaders in making decisions about event possibilities through best practice sharing, general event, and audience research, spearheading site identification, suggesting event/program content, transportation needs, parking needs, and all other event logistics and details.* Work closely with the Chamber’s Marketing team as well as external consultants and vendors to develop event marketing materials and collateral for promotion purposes and distribution to sponsors, vendors, and event participants.* Work with the Marketing team to administer a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy to increase attendance at assigned events.* Directly manage events in-person, on-site on event day and pre- and post-production.* Develop program and event budgets based on historical data and detailed plans. * Assess event objectives and determine the most cost-effective means to deliver results as well as revenue-generation opportunities.* Work closely with the Finance and Accounting team to ensure processes and controls are in place for assigned events.