SUMMARYI thrive on making change happen - seeing plans for growth and revitalization come to life; building relationships where there have been none, and strengthening ones already there. I am a person who takes a fresh look at everything and who can bring 25 years of my own experience and the shared experiences of others to bear on problem-solving.I am results-oriented leader with 25 years of association management experience and 10 years in journalism, marketing and public relations. Diverse background includes communications, economic development, tourism, membership recruitment and retention and government relations. Outstanding development, fiscal, strategic planning/reorganizing and collaboration-building skills.Specialties: economic development, tourism, business retention and expansion, business consulting, advertising, government relations, legislation, advocacy, budget and finances, benefits administration, brochure design, budgeting, business development, content management, customer relations, database administration, editing, email, event management, features, financial, government, grant writing, marketing, media relations, newsletters, newspaper, organizational skills, policy analysis, press kits, press releases, promotional materials, public relations, publicity,