As Director of Communications with Sayre School, I’m responsible for developing and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies to ensure the school strengthens relationships with all constituents. I joined Sayre as Admissions, Website, & Database Coordinator (2000 – 2012) before transitioning to my current position. In this role as Dir of Communications, I focus on implementing strategies that increase audience knowledge and awareness of Sayre School while assisting in recruiting outstanding students and faculty, raising financial and volunteer support, and assuring parent satisfaction. I also manage and maintain all areas related to branding strategy, publications, reporting, writing, editorial, website, social media management, public relations, community relations, and crisis communications. Additionally, I oversee, lead, and evaluate marketing research, planning, implementation, and assessment at the organizational level. Key contributions include: • Directed school’s COVID Taskforce to develop and implement “Safe at Sayre” signage and communications material• Exceeded fundraising goal for school’s Day of Giving events and manages annual events, including Sayre Horse Show• Chaired two accreditation self-study committees and served as school’s visiting team member for school accreditation• Collaborates with all school departments to assist in planning print ordering, publications, and public relations needs • Partners with in-house users on schedule, content, and budget planning for communications project implementation• Establishes all communication priorities and aligns marketing communications with school’s mission and objectives• Leads brand refinement, conducts market research, and measures outcomes of marketing communications initiatives

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