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Launched a new marketing and fund development department. Also developed and implemented a new brand, logo, website, marketing materials and strategy to better represent the excellent work of this 50-year old organization. Responsible for all fundraising, branding, marketing and communications on behalf of the $40M nonprofit agency.

Bridgeport Ct, Us

Served as Director of Development and Community Relations for the Foundation. Key responsibilities included extensive marketing and developing fundraising resources for approximately 35 events and related activities each year. Activities include the following:- Developed and implemented ongoing strategic marketing and development plans to affect the agency's positive identity and fundraising activities.- Marketed and raised funds for hospital, developmental special needs, and behavioral health affiliates.- Primary focal point to communicate the organization's mission and brand and promoting fundraising activities and causes.- Responsible for traditional marketing of events and foundation appeals, including design, content, and distribution of print media (annual report, newsletters, and brochures), videos, target market research, ad placement and tracking, and active social media.- Instrumental in helping to raise $2 million annually through marketing and sponsorships.- Oversaw the content development and redesign of website and social media., as well as internal and external email campaigns, digital advertising, social media and video production.- Managed special programs, including the Smoke Stoppers Program which reaches over 20,000 students each year.- Led special projects related to sponsorship and/or marketing the brand of the organization.- Member of multi-discipline committees comprised of internal & external organizational members (eg., Diversity and Mission Committees).

• Established office of Economic Development • Developed and implemented strategic business and marketing plans• Oversight responsibility for Planning & Zoning Department operations• Created a web-based Business & Career Resource Center• Obtained approx. $2 million in grants• Established a business-friendly environment and reputation • Successfully pursued, attracted, and retained businesses • Influenced policy and approvals of development projects • Built credibility and relationships with key businesses, boards, and establishments• Obtained and managed private and state funding for revitalization projects• Influenced significant changes to zoning regulations to support commercial development• Designed and developed marketing materials, websites, press releases, articles, newsletter, ads, and presentations• Assisted businesses with funding, workforce recruitment, and training concerns

• Provided business and professional development programs to individuals, departments, and organizations, with a focus on leadership and management skills, marketing, and practices• Conducted surveys, assessments, and interventions for organizational and management development• Facilitated strategic planning sessions for management and board teams• Produced online newsletters for a distribution of 5,000 business subscribers• Marketed business utilizing multiple strategies, such as internet, direct mail, and networking

• Taught graduate and undergraduate level management and communication courses to adult learners using traditional classroom, independent study and online course methodologies. Courses: Leadership, Management, Multi-Cultural Issues, Leading and Managing Change, Business Communications, Public Speaking, and Strategic Leadership.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Major accomplishment: Recognized for the successful launch and implementation of a new HR employee/manager record-keeping and time-tracking system and revised processes to 200 managers located nationally in more and their 12,000 employees. Managed and implemented a broad spectrum of successful change projects and teams in the area of human resource policies, procedures and systems• Designed, coordinated, and implemented national training programs for HR systems• Managed the HRIS team (employees and consultants), support systems, and processes

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

• Recognized for successful delivery, training, and support of HR Management System and tools.• Managed the EEO and Affirmative Action programs which led Xerox to receiving the US Department of Labor's Opportunity 2000 and the Glass Ceiling Awards. • Managed the support services and process improvement of HR systems • Led cross-functional teams for functional design, development, consolidation, introduction, delivery, training, implementation, and support of human resource systems, policies, practices, and tools• Comprehended all aspects of benefits, compensation, and employment law requirements• Established partnerships and process improvement teams across functions and divisions• Managed 12 employees in three states who were responsible for business analysis and design, training, and call center support • Managed corporate-wide Affirmative Action and EEO programs and attained 100% compliance• Provided nation-wide and international diversity training

Manager, Sales Support Corporate liaison between legal department, senior management and field sales with regard to all major contractual sales negotiations and product distribution requestsTechnical Training Manager Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to field technical and sales employees. Established performance metrics for training program participants.Technical Representative: Provided technical software support to a client base of $2 million in annual software revenues.

Ms, Organization & Management, W/Specialization In Leadership

Bs, Leadership Studies