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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

JBM Packaging provides eco-friendly, high-performing, flexible packaging solutions and contract packaging services, helping bring our customers’ ideas to life since 1985.Committed to helping customers build their brand through packaging, we continue to enhance our commitment to sustainability. Supporting responsible forest management, we have secured certifications through the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.Our Purpose is grounded in the belief that better solutions lead to better lives which, in turn, creates a better world. Balancing purpose and profit, we aspire to have our products and practices benefit our customers, team members, community, and the environment.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

Lead a team of marketing professionals that serve as an in-house agency to support all marketing & communication needs for each brand within the LOTH portfolio. LOTH serves as the trusted commercial interior solution provider in the Cincinnati + Columbus markets.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Improving lives through education by leading the team to impact customer success for a variety of B2C/B2B business units. Focused on marketing automation & reputation management channels that evolve the customer experience journey from brand recognition through inquiry funneling with marketing automation channel development, lead nurturing strategy, and journey mapping implementation.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

At Union I led an amazing, passionate team that managed all marketing, advertising, public relations, and event channels for the university nationwide across campuses. Union strives to provide degree pathways to offer individuals looking to further their education, and continuously build a sense of belonging for students and alumni. Union Institute & University is a non-profit, private university with locations in Ohio, Florida, and California. Accomplishments:-Completed a full brand relaunch project that was a finalist for the 2017 AMA Cincinnati Pinnacle Awards-Developed an in-house Marketing/Communications department structure build, process outline, policy guidelines, and project system-Managed design and development of new university website & both lead generation & programmatic microsites-Worked collectively with enrollment for prospective and current student events (in-person + virtual)-Launched successful campaigns for two new degree programs, and 2 accreditation achievement announcements that lead to a growth of 42% in lead generation

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Established & managed a driven, creative team of individuals who developed successful marketing campaigns for 15+ brands within the for the Tea/Beverage, Weapons, Woodworking and Jewelry niche B2C/B2B industries. This team served as part of an in-house agency to consumer-hobbyist brands focused on education conferences, events & industry competitions. My team focused on annual campaign development for attendee audience build including brand website design/development planning & SEO content strategy, paid advertising media buys, year-round audience nurture email campaigns, organic & paid social strategy, and brand loyalty programs.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Responsible for defining, developing, and executing the marketing plan for various consumer-driven events by providing enthusiasts valuable content.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Managed the development of the company through brand marketing and sales efforts, as well as overseeing event management and operations from the development stage of the planning process through execution. PLAN Event Details Management has successfully deployed event marketing & operations for award shows, festivals, corporate outings/meetings, fundraisers, conferences, races, as well as many social group and association events. In addition, marketing strategy development, and brand launch execution for a start-up niche industry beverage publication.Clients: Downtown Denver Partnership, Susan G. Komen, EventEssentials, Larimer Square, Tea Journey Magazine.

Greater Atlanta Area

Effectively manage all in-house marketing initiatives including online advertising and promotions, public relations, as well as partner and corporate communications. I handle the research, development and distribution of two AIS Media e-newsletters. I also manage the planning, posting and distributing all press announcements for AIS Media's CEO.

Handled the research, planning, development and distribution of all marketing communications. Assisted with launch of new addition to the zoo including premiere events, community communications and media placement. Conducted a 30-day survey analysis of zoo members and non-members which led to an increase in zoo membership sign-up of 20 percent.

Master’S Degree, Tourism Administration

Activities and Societies: Study-Abroad Program for the 2010 Olympic GamesGraduate study with sustainable tourism & event management.

Certificate, Event Planning

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing And Advertising

Activities and Societies: Kent State University Cheer/Dance Team, Advertising club, Study-abroad program (China 2004)