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• Manage existing web site and content management system (Progress Sitefinity) including, but notlimited to, content, navigation, and functionality
• Manage existing intranet site and support content management system (Microsoft SharePoint) withcontent, navigation and functionality
• Maintain corporate website for all divisions of the company including: content production andwebsite maintenance, identification of necessary enhancements, graphic updates, and developmentof new sections, as appropriate
• Mange and execute end-to-end online marketing campaigns including email marketing & socialmedia to create "buzz," drive traffic and generate sales
• Design promotional emails for various campaigns and event invitations based on company template and style guide
• Manage and/or support new initiatives, including promoting the use of social media companywide,biogs, and online advertising to raise level of market-presence and awareness

Responsible for the coordination & logistics management for 100+events throughout the year for three different regional offices (seminars, briefings, conferences, golf outings, sporting events, social events, etc). This included negotiating venue contracts with third-party vendors, developing event messaging & content to produce targeted event invitations.

Canton, Michigan

Corresponded with parent company in Austria to place laser machine and spare part purchase orders through multinational enterprise software system, SAP. Coordinated customer shipments & communicated order status & payment schedule.

Greater Chicago Area

Contributed to the logistics, planning and execution of large-scale events in various locations across the country including Firefly Music Festival, Warrior Dash and Great Urban Race. Participated as an active team member on six different planning teams working frequently with diverse Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook, Access, Excel and.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Managed all steps of the winemaking process from the start of fermentation to the bottling and labeling of the product for over 20 different wine varietals. Created custom labels for customers using Adobe Illustrator for a variety of special occasions, including weddings, birthdays, thank you gifts, and more. Planned and coordinated private events for up.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

General project manager for 25 different special events in downtown Kalamazoo, including two parades, three music festivals, one art fair, a Roof Sit fundraiser and more. Designed/edited print materials (e.g. flyers, brochures) using Adobe Design Suite for over 20 different special events. Provided on-site event supervision of volunteers and contractors to.