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Hudson, Wisconsin

Creating and executing marketing initiatives for Element Builders, a high-end residential and commercial building remodeler in the western Wisconsin and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN region.

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

I am pleased to join Family Achievement Foundation as Acting Executive Director after serving on the board since its inception in 2020. The foundation provides love, support and resources to parents on a challenging journey with their children who have disabilities. We offer education workshops, networking groups, recognition programs and other targeted resources to parents. I will work closely with the dedicated board and foundation chair Sarah Mason to expand programs and resources, fundraise, plan special events and eventually recruit a permanent executive director. The foundation's mission is close to my heart also as a parent who raised two loving sons but lost both of them in their early 30's to alcohol and fentanyl poisoning.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Leading marketing and public relations activities for one of the fastest-growing tour companies in the southwestern United States. We offer high-quality tours to leading destinations in the region, across the country and abroad. Our fully escorted tours are led by guides who are among the friendliest and most knowledgeable in the industry. Many of our customers have traveled with us for years. See our full array of tours at Pleasurebenttours.com.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sales executive for Life Floor which produces an innovative foam-rubber flooring system designed for aquatic environments.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Led tourism marketing and sales activities at MOA, the largest U.S. retail and entertainment center attracting over 40 million annual visitors. Developed travel packages with global tour operators, driving double-digit tourist growth. Produced sponsorship revenue by creating hotel, convention & visitors bureau and state tourism office partnerships. Directed marketing to boost hotel partners' bookings and sales in sync with inventory management. Cultivated relationships with leading travel media to ensure positive editorial coverage. Spearheaded community engagement in presentations to civic and business groups and serving on travel boards.* Grew tourist visits by 10%.* Created 70+ travel packages from 34 countries, including partner hotel amenities, dining specials and shopping perks.* Produced $600K in annual sponsorship revenue. Boosted hotel bookings, occupancy and sales through joint advertising and digital marketing.* Generated over $2 million yearly in U.S. and international editorial coverage to drive consumer awareness and preference.* Served as national chair of the U.S. Travel Association Experience Network.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Directed group sales activities, prepared marketing plans, managed client database and developed close rapport with meeting and convention planners. Led participation in travel trade shows and planned sales missions. Supervised tourism personnel and developed their sales skills through coaching and training. Conducted strategic planning, prepared budgets and coordinated special events. Executed all marketing programs, including print and digital advertising, e-newsletters, website content, social media, meta search and other e-commerce activities.* Attracted over 12,000 group visits annually. Sold group experiences, meeting facilities and catering services.* Attended 20+ travel shows yearly, produced more than 1,500 sales leads and developed relationships with corporate, group and leisure travel planners.* Partnered with Brand USA on marketing campaigns, driving double-digit growth in website traffic and conversion.* Led staff sales training, producing 15% growth in tourism revenue.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Directed customer service operations for over 40 million annual visitors.* Trained 100+ call center and guest services desk employees on world-class customer service.* Increased sales revenues by 20% through introduction of new products (strollers, shopping carts, etc.) and guest promotions.* Introduced service-issue resolution tools to foster repeat customer visits and sales.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Became change agent in introducing revenue-producing hotel marketing partnerships and sales initiatives. Supervised the tourism staff and led their efforts to create travel packages, attract group business, increase partner hotel bookings, develop travel writer relationships and design marketing campaigns, including print and digital media.* Grew partnership revenue by 25%.* Increased travel media editorial coverage by 44%.* Managed all marketing activities, including brochure production, advertising and e-commerce.