Performance Supervisor First point of contact for artists coming into the gardens to perform live. Performances include but not limited to: full production concerts in the conservatory or open-air theater, meadow performances, strolling performers, beer garden entertainment, and fountain shows.Accomplishments: Proven ability to exceed expectations of high-profile artist and entertainers in a professional performance setting, as well as handle all event and venue management during said performances. As the primary liaison between Longwood Gardens and the various artists including Grammy award winning performers, world renowned recording artists and international touring acts, I proudly represent the gardens to the highest possible level of professional and artistic excellence.

Private contractor focusing on providing quality acoustic music/entertainment for weddings, private and corporate events, local sporting events, country clubs, restaurant/bars, and Atlantic City casinos. Handle all facets involved in bookings, marketing, public relations and administrative work. Continually promote brand name by producing optimal entertainment experiences. Accomplishments: ▪ Successfully schedule, market/advertise, coordinate and execute 200+ events per year. Highlights include: Philadelphia Phillies games at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field, and multiple events/venues in Key West, FL, New Jersey and Delaware vacation destinations. ▪ Ten years of continued success at Citizens Bank Park performing before/after Philadelphia Phillies games. Highlights include: 2008 World Series (Games 3 and 5), 2009 World Series (Games 3, 4 and 5), Home Opener (2006-2014). ▪ Proven ability to grow business each year thru successful strategic marketing strategies (by both traditional means and social media), ability to provide a consistent quality product, and excellent communication.

Responsible for coordinating various corporate and educational events held at Penn State at The Navy Yard (Penn State Great Valley). Events included, but not limited to: Corporate training, U.S. Navy training, educational events and training, annual sales meetings, real estate seminars, corporate team building exercises, and Yoga retreats. Accomplishments ▪ Successfully managed over 75 corporate and military (U.S. Navy) events. ▪ As a liaison between the university and the multiple clients, I proudly represented Penn State University to the highest possible level of professional and academic excellence. ▪ Successfully fielded calls from potential clients, followed up with past and returning clients to ensure satisfaction, negotiated and produced client contracts, and designed event floorplans using EMS (Space Management Software).

Responsible for leading and directing all public relations efforts for the bank, consisting of 22 branches, including but not limited to: managing shareholder/investor relations, media relations, CEO speeches, corporate sponsorships, corporate contributions, EITC, and corporate and community events. Developed public relations plan and budgets with the Executive Vice President of Marketing. Performed tasks with VP of Advertising to ensure brand alignment through branch merchandising, corporate sponsorships, corporate contributions, corporate events, public relations and media relations. Partnered with division executives to review, enhance, and coordinate local market branch/department specific marketing needs. Accomplishments: ▪ Able to work closely with local media outlets to increase the bank’s visibility within Chester County through press releases, photo opportunities, large donations and community events. ▪ Work alongside Chairman and CEO John A. Featherman III to develop the bank’s 2008 public relations strategy, as well as prepare him and his speeches for numerous Chester County speaking engagements.

Responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications, including but not limited to: all theater press releases, radio and television advertising (content and production), 2007-08 brochure content/design, direct mail, list exchanges, media purchasing, and web site content. Closely worked with development, audience development, box office, and managing director to ensure maximization of subscription/ticket sale potential, and ensured an enjoyable experience for all of the theater’s members, subscriber’s and guests. Accomplishments: ▪ Able to successfully generate sufficient interest with local media, resulting in numerous theater specific articles, with the most notable being The Philadelphia Inquirer. ▪ Able to work in coordination with many major Philadelphia based arts and cultural based organizations to raise awareness, not only for PLTC, but for art and culture in general in the greater Philadelphia area.

Market Manager/Event Director of the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure (www.diabetes.org/tour), a major market fundraising event that grosses over $100,000 annually. Responsibilities include over-all event management, including, but not limited to: volunteer recruitment and development (the volunteer/staff team is responsible for achievement of fundraising goals related to corporate sponsorship, and rider/donor recruitment), new cyclist/rider recruitment, corporate sponsorship sales, press releases to local media, catering, entertainment, waste removal, and representing the ADA and all people affected by diabetes in a professional manner through personal interaction, phone calls, letters, and email. Accomplishments: ▪ Successfully recruited and managed over 20 riding teams responsible for over 50% of event income.▪ Strategically targeted over 30 local corporate sponsors, including Commerce Bank, Golds Gym, Performance Bicycle, Giant Foods, and our local Fox Affiliate, ultimately responsible for 40% of overall event income. ▪ Executed a successful direct mail plan to both bring in revenue, and grow event awareness (over 100,000 pieces).