I work with clients to determine their goals and objectives, create strategies, and manage actions in order to achieve success within budget.

I was responsible for the development and implementation of marketing programs, strategies and tactics for assigned specialties within Essentia Health. Working in close collaboration with administrators, section chairs, vendors and staff, responsibilities include: Organizing the marketing efforts for assigned specialties including recommendations of program and service development based upon market trends; working collaboratively to ensure that program development and enhancements meet… Show more I was responsible for the development and implementation of marketing programs, strategies and tactics for assigned specialties within Essentia Health. Working in close collaboration with administrators, section chairs, vendors and staff, responsibilities include: Organizing the marketing efforts for assigned specialties including recommendations of program and service development based upon market trends; working collaboratively to ensure that program development and enhancements meet customer needs and goals; providing internal expertise to marketing, marketing research and communications colleagues to implement specific tactics to ensure continuity in development of marketing plans; and developing the relationships required to represent the specialties to internal and external customers. Show less

I was the President and CEO of the boutique agency responsible for marketing strategic planning, media management, creative development, account supervision, client support, and contract negotiations as well as writing correspondence, creative copy, and proposals. I managed and mentored all departments and support services including creative, finance, legal, media, accounts, office management, HR, internship programs, and business development. My team and I grew the corporation into an… Show more I was the President and CEO of the boutique agency responsible for marketing strategic planning, media management, creative development, account supervision, client support, and contract negotiations as well as writing correspondence, creative copy, and proposals. I managed and mentored all departments and support services including creative, finance, legal, media, accounts, office management, HR, internship programs, and business development. My team and I grew the corporation into an six-person agency made up of talented specialists responsible for building local, regional, national, and global brands by creating strategic plans that included things like broadcast, print, collateral, OOH, interactive, cause marketing, customer experience, trade show, social media, and PR. The agency earned local, regional, and national recognition for its work. The company served a variety of client categories including construction, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, finance, and service industries. The company also did pro bono work for organizations like the Duluth Heritage Sports Center, St. Louis county Meth Prevention Task Force, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, and the Duluth Festival Opera. Show less

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I spent four years as Marketing Creative Manager at the corporate office of Maurices Incorporated in Duluth – a specialty apparel retailer with locations throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to department management responsibilities—such as staff supervision/evaluation, budget management, vendor relations, and marketing creative development and direction—I served on the executive promotional planning committee, spent considerable time producing and directing photo shoots… Show more I spent four years as Marketing Creative Manager at the corporate office of Maurices Incorporated in Duluth – a specialty apparel retailer with locations throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to department management responsibilities—such as staff supervision/evaluation, budget management, vendor relations, and marketing creative development and direction—I served on the executive promotional planning committee, spent considerable time producing and directing photo shoots throughout the country, and developed and implemented marketing strategies. At Maurices, I enjoyed working on cross-functional teams and participating in organizational development programs. Show less

Helping a wide range of clients reach their goals, I participated in the development of strategic creative work in broadcast, print, out of home, PR and other mediums that earned several awards including the Telly, the Silver Microphone, and the Addy Best of Show. This level of success and effectiveness was accomplished by understanding client objectives, target audience, and business strategies. Client categories included education, healthcare, foundations, tourism, service industries, retail,… Show more Helping a wide range of clients reach their goals, I participated in the development of strategic creative work in broadcast, print, out of home, PR and other mediums that earned several awards including the Telly, the Silver Microphone, and the Addy Best of Show. This level of success and effectiveness was accomplished by understanding client objectives, target audience, and business strategies. Client categories included education, healthcare, foundations, tourism, service industries, retail, food and beverage, and assisted/community living among others. Show less

I worked as the Production Director for Shockley Communications – a radio group based out of Madison, Wisconsin that owned AM610 KDAL and 96LITE FM in the Duluth market. I was responsible for making sure that all radio commercials were produced properly and aired during their scheduled times. I spent a great deal of time writing, voicing, and producing radio commercials as well as producing radio programming for city, county, and state government during election years. I also pioneered, edited,… Show more I worked as the Production Director for Shockley Communications – a radio group based out of Madison, Wisconsin that owned AM610 KDAL and 96LITE FM in the Duluth market. I was responsible for making sure that all radio commercials were produced properly and aired during their scheduled times. I spent a great deal of time writing, voicing, and producing radio commercials as well as producing radio programming for city, county, and state government during election years. I also pioneered, edited, and designed a newsletter for KDAL radio. Show less

I worked as the Production Director for Shockley Communications – a radio group based out of Madison, Wisconsin that owned AM610 KDAL and 96LITE FM in the Duluth market. I was responsible for making sure that all radio commercials were produced properly and aired during their scheduled times. I spent a great deal of time writing, voicing, and producing radio commercials as well as producing radio programming for city, county, and state government during election years. I also pioneered, edited,… Show more I worked as the Production Director for Shockley Communications – a radio group based out of Madison, Wisconsin that owned AM610 KDAL and 96LITE FM in the Duluth market. I was responsible for making sure that all radio commercials were produced properly and aired during their scheduled times. I spent a great deal of time writing, voicing, and producing radio commercials as well as producing radio programming for city, county, and state government during election years. I also pioneered, edited, and designed a newsletter for KDAL radio. Show less