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Itasca, Illinois, United States

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Schaumburg, Il

Provide excellent customer service to members and handle member inquiries. Manage production of monthly and quarterly newsletters, including editing, layout, and electronic distribution. Create social media messaging and manage online presence to enhance marketing efforts of the Institute. Attend and provide meeting support at national and regional conferences. Maintain database of active members using Abila NetForum Pro. Assist Director of Member Services in creating and distributing print and electronic content to members.

Downers Grove, Illinois

Manage the evaluation, planning, and implementation of enterprise projects to support high value strategic and operational needs of the organization and operating units.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Conceptualize, develop content, and launch new interactive media products that complement and enhance customer engagement and learning through existing products and services. Product manager for mobile applications (apps) for both content and events, mobile education quizzes, games, and other related products. Research and recommend vendors and platforms for new digital products.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il

Manage all design and production from concept through delivery for print and electronic products, such as educational books, newsletters, training workbooks, display advertising, marketing materials, annual reports, media kits, and custom projects. Establish and maintain production schedules and budgets, and produce products on time within cost parameters. Research and establish relationships with new vendors, finding the right partner for the right project. Work with vendors to coordinate schedules, shipping, and other fulfillment issues, while maintaining close relationships and managing vendor performance. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, working with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, including printers, freelance staff, and customers. Work with staff in a team setting on annual budget, targeted marketing initiatives, corporate identity branding, customer experience improvement projects, and product promotion opportunities. Work within corporate guidelines to promote and support the company’s mission and values. Recommended and implemented conversion of production workflow to an in-house composition system, saving $250,000 annually. Trained in Lean/Six Sigma performance improvement methodologies.

Researched, wrote, edited, and proofread feature editorial and three department sections for Plant Engineering magazine, a monthly business-to-business publication for industrial plant managers. Handled all production prepress functions from electronic creation through delivery to the printer. Started as Associate Editor in 1989, added Production responsibilities in 1992, and added Senior Editor duties in 1996.