Communications Manager
CurrentMarketing and Communications- Developed and executed formal and consistent social media strategy, including adding LinkedIn as part of SFPA's social approach (grew followers by 348% in first year). - Led website redevelopment project for SouthernPine.com to combine six separate Southern Pine lumber resource websites into one.- Redesigned and reformatted content sections and developed strategy for consistent delivery of semimonthly Lumber Shorts newsletter (members-only on the second Tuesday and all contact on the fourth Tuesday). - Developed and executed content strategy for bimonthly Caribbean newsletter, including ongoing management. - Developed and executed content strategy to launch social media presence in the Philippines, including ongoing management of Philippines-based agency. - Run monthly international Southern Pine import/export statistics and provide analysis. - Developed and executed tagging and segmentation strategy for nearly 8,000 contacts in MailChimp. - Represent SFPA and Southern Pine lumber at industry tradeshows throughout the country. Membership Services- Grew associate membership 32% in first year. - Developed new membership brochure and updated member benefits book. - Transitioned membership application from paper-based to automated online submission with formal onboarding process. - Developed and executed formal renewal strategy.Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO- Develop strategy, implement, and manage all communications (traditional and digital) and advertising for exhibitors and attendees,, including booth sales, exhibitor logistics, attendee promotion, and follow-up.- Manage EXPO sponsorship program from strategy to sales to implementation on site.