Director of Workforce Programs and Grants Program Manager for the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP) | Membership & Education Director (RIBA) | Member Relations, Training Facilitator, Dynamic Marketer, Event & Trade Show Planner. A detail oriented, self-motivated, goal driven, dynamic and passionate marketer for the LBM (Lumber and Building Materials) and residential construction industries. Media strengths include graphic design and leveraging the strength of television, radio, print, direct mail, promotional items, web, email, social media and blogs. An accomplished event, trade, and home show planner, training facilitator; a catalyst for customer, vendor and housing related industry relations. A strong networking background with the skills required to develop new prospects and business opportunities. • Marketing: Brand Message, Social, Email, and Traditional Media• Budgets: Develop, Implement, Track• Trade Shows & Events: Planning, Execution, Follow-Through• New Business Development: Post-training, post-event, marketing strategies and relationship building• Contractor Referrals: Developed database and refer contractors to homeowners based on timing and project needs• Training and Education: Develop and implement programs for contractors, remodelers and architects. Residential construction career trade training development and implementation utilizing the Home Builders Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprentice Certification Training (PACT) Program Curriculum. Development and implementation of customized trade training programs for residential construction.• Building Materials: Knowledge and application• Residential Homes: Construction and real estate sales knowledge• Accounting and Bookkeeping • Operations, Management and Customer Service• Advanced Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Access Database Development• Website Development & Design (Loving WordPress)• Photographer (Love my Cannon)• Strong negotiator• Work great independently or as part of a team• Advanced multi-tasking• Good communicator• Highly regarded and respected industry professional