Manage the marketing operations including dealer/customer sales support, creating marketing materials, web site development, trade show execution and communications.

Responsible for the creation, planning and execution of sales promotions, point of purchase displays, retail merchandising aides and tradeshow management. Managed many of the short term and long term marketing initiatives for retail promotion, new product introductions, dealer communications and brand management.

Managed the development and execution of client marketing programs including budget management, strategic planning, advertising, communications, trade show coordination, public relations and sales.

Served in a dual role as Executive Director of Brush-Up Iowa and Marketing Coordinator for Diamond Vogel Paints.Brush-Up Iowa - Managed this non-profit organization. Primary responsibilities included securing sponsorships, publicity, coordination of volunteers and program management.Diamond Vogel Paints - Development of marketing tools and programs designed to support the sales efforts in the field and to enhance our brand awareness within the industry. Wrote and developed all communication pieces as well as planned and coordinated the consumer advertising for 80 company owned stores located in 12 states.