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Bethany (New Haven), Ct, Us

Third generation family-owned, global manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry offering a broad range of products and systems covering tile & stone installation and care, masonry installation and care, resinous and decorative floor finishes, concrete construction chemicals, and concrete restoration and care including the Laticrete® SUPERCAP® System. Laticrete methods, materials, and technology have been field- and laboratory-proven by Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Owners. Offering an array of low VOC and sustainable products, Laticrete products contribute to LEED certification, exceed commercial/residential VOC building requirements, and are backed by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Produce promotional videos and strategic online content for local businesses and nonprofits.Filmed, scripted, and edited more than 60 promotional videos for local businesses and nonprofits in CT with upwards of 30,000 local hits. Videos have been presented as the focal points at conferences and fundraising events to tens of thousands of attendees and have helped to generate more than $100,000 in fundraising over the last two years. Types of videos include testimonials, highlight reels for theater, conference recordings, family parties, community events.CLIENTS INCLUDE: Liberty Mutual Insurance, TBICO, Newtown Scholarship Association, WeCAHR, Lifestyle Medicine Center, Danbury Housing Partnership, Becker Communications, Newtown Youth Basketball, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County (more info at www.spectrumvideo.net)

Newtown, Connecticut, Us

National trade publication and market news source for collectors, dealers, curators and auction houses.Managed social media, email campaigns and website content to ensure optimal visibility and exposure across the antiques and the arts sectors.

Consulting service providing not-for-profit organizations, small businesses and corporate clients with services around strategic and development planning, executive search and coaching, conference coordination and training, board and committee development, launch of new special events and individual, corporate and high level major giving solicitation, foundation research and grant writing.

New Milford, Connecticut, Us

Advised nonprofit organizations on strategic marketing & communications practices.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Developed and implement the United Way of Western Connecticut’s (UWWC) strategic communications plan through the management of activities in communications, public relations, advertising, special events and promotions. Lead the effort to ensure a consistent brand experience that is aligned with the UWWC community impact model and the organization’s mission. Supervise Director of Online Marketing & Engagement.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Developed marketing & communications initiatives and created marketing materials including video production; oversaw social networking initiatives to create awareness of the United Way brand and to initiate touch points for volunteer/donor engagement; worked with various departments to ensure shared and agreed upon messaging; wrote and edited copy for website; provided editorial and architectural direction related to navigation and communication; wrote print-ready press releases and distributed to local papers; maintained relationships with reporters and editors to ensure United Way was represented in the local press; communicated with volunteers and donors through e-newsletters; created presentations and programs for special events (slide shows, video, hardcopy materials).

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Coordinated strategy and planning for the press function. Acted as relationship manager between the company and key financial publications, ensuring placement of the firm’s data in high level publications, including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and New York Times. Distributed press releases and fielded reporter inquiries. Coordinated interviews between the firm’s consultants and the press.Supervised production process of research reports, including coordination of graphics, layout and line editing, data/fact checking, and coordination of consultant feedback for final copy. Worked with freelance writers and internal consultants to edit final content. Coordinated with graphic designers on layout and space issues. Worked with client community managers to maintain current listings of new reports on web site.

Richmond, Virginia, Us

Directed services to meet business research needs of three operating companies across four locations. Performed near-term and long-range planning for development of services. Promoted services through intranet, on-site promotional events, group presentations, and internal mailings. Maintained vendor contracts, collection development, and review of external research databases. Created content and acted as the administrator for the library’s intranet site. Supervised library staff.