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As Community Relations Manager, I will primarily develop and manage external relationships with key decision makers, organization leaders, and community influencers to advocate and gain support for implementation of Willow Valley Communities' downtown Lancaster initiatives (including Southern Market and Mosaic VIA Willow Valley).

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Through countless HR & administrative efforts, it was my honor to care for a talented and passionate group who mentored students, modeled resilience and made an impact in the lives of the exceptional Attollo scholars. In addition, I enjoyed watching those students journey through their collegiate preparation to achieve academic excellence and ultimately realize their goals.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -GandhiAs part of the seven-member City Council it was my privilege to service every community within the City of Lancaster by dedicating attention, discussion and action through legislative authority, working toward our collective advancement.Effective development and adoption of municipal ordinances and budgets, especially as chairman of finance committee, working closely with the administration and its directors, ensures responsible stewardship of our financial resources at present and for the long-term sustainability.

New Holland, Pa

Presenting the best agricultural machinery in the world, through the development of social media, digital campaigns (including website landing pages and automated marketing assets), trade industry focused media materials, engaging video content and more to farmers and agriculture producers across North America, is how I helped to impact and accomplish goals while working with CNH Industrial America.

New Holland, Pa

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Expertly drafted, edited, published, and facilitated distribution of press releases to trade industry print and broadcast media outlets - Effectively coordinated annual media event, onsite at corporate headquarters, conference, trade shows, and press interviews and managed expenses within budget- Thoroughly managed editorial requests and submissions for product information, content materials and interviews from media outlets- Expertly enhanced media relationships through ongoing outreach and engagement efforts- Instrumentally facilitated creation of marketing and promotional materials; print, electronic and digital through project management and collaboration with vendors- Developed (from design to distribution) email marketing campaigns- Strategically planned and managed educational courses for internal team and dealer networkSOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT- Successfully managed and increased brand social media presence in alignment with brand goals and positioning - Effectively managed social editorial calendar, developed content through collaborative efforts, across multiple social channels (including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs)- Maximized measurement tools to quantify progress, to report and explore improvement strategies resulting in greater engagement and development of new initiatives

Scheduled monthly sales conference calls; prepared PPT presentations and distributed materials to field and dealers upon conference completion Facilitated processing, payment and tracking of agency invoices for creative servicesAssisted with writing communication letters to field sales teams and dealersFacilitated branded mobile application development and updates

Assist small businesses to implement strategies, through various media and print outlets, to maximize their communication efforts.Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities, including writing, community-outreach efforts and promotions for developing products, services and brand awareness.Monitor social networking sites acting as an advocate for clients in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and fielding inquiries as necessary.Craft engaging, industry related content - both written and visual – for social media and email marketing.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Provided engaging content descriptions, ranging from heavy appliances to small-ware, for the WEBstaurant Store working closely with the photography & video department to ensure quality images accompany all descriptions to improve appeal and impact.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Assisted in researching and providing necessary patient information to Utilization Management Coordinators. Acted as a direct liason between the healthcare providers and insurance provider to make decisions that directly affected the provisions and care for our clients.

Drafted, edited and distributed communication materials such as press releases, press kits, and calendar listings. Managed ongoing media relations and outreach while developing and nurturing B2B relationships with existing and prospective clients.Participated in departmental meetings while working cross functionally with other members of the team to develop promotional materials.Coordinated venue, catering, photography and media coverage for events and worked with the creative team to produce successful events.

Conceptualized layout of art and copy arrangement, size, fonts, style, and related aesthetic elements to produce visually engaging advertisements for nationally distributed magazines.Coordinated with clients, sales reps and outside agencies to obtain final print approval.-Skills/Qualifications: Adobe Creative Suite, Design / Layout Skills, Creativity, Flexibility,Attention to Detail and Deadline-Oriented.