Maximize funds raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital while increasing the support for and awareness of St Jude through the national St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and Showplace programs.• Accountable for creating and achieving budgeted projections for 5-7 high revenue generating campaigns (average campaign generates between $500k-$1M+) • Lead research, recruitment and onboarding of new builders and trade partners, fostering key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in multiple unique markets across the country.• Plan and execute along with territory staff 5-7 milestone events per campaign annually Manage all aspects of each campaign along the critical path, establish budgets, oversee construction timelines, maintain approved cost ratios, and develop marketing and media strategies.• Act as a liaison for cross-divisional relationships with Strategic Corporate Partnerships, managing and stewarding St. Jude Dream Home National Sponsor and multi-market sponsor relationships.

Maximize funds raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital while increasing the support for and awareness of St Jude through the national St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and Showplace programs.- Accountable for creating and achieving budgeted projections for 3-4 high revenue generating campaigns (average campaign generates between $500k-$1M+) - Plan and execute along with territory staff 5-7 milestone events per campaign annually - Manage all aspects of each campaign along the critical path, establish budgets, oversee construction timelines, maintain approved cost ratios, and develop marketing and media strategies.

Translated skills as an experienced Marketing Director to assist businesses to take creative ideas and transform them into sales and production success.- Clients include new home builders, digital marketing agencies, signage & graphic companies with national accounts (Cabela's and Crocs), sales and marketing firms, health insurance brokerages, nonprofit organizations, and health & fitness companies.

Direct all marketing functions for local real estate developer and new home community developments in Southern California. Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive marketing plans encompassing but not limited to the following: - Lead and direct forward-thinking marketing team- Prepare and manage multi-million dollar marketing budgets- Play integral role in product development activities such as architectural design, landscape design and interior merchandising- Act as a liaison to all third party consultants including interior merchandisers, public relations and advertising firms, graphic designers, architects and signage companies- Coordinate the design and production of all print and digital advertising, public relations, collateral materials, promotional materials and website marketing- Manage multiple community marketing and advertising campaigns simultaneously including corporate marketing- Lead all stages of innovative, branded events including grand openings, ground breaking and broker events and fundraisers - Positioned company's brand and renowned reputation in the real estate industry to brokers, media, investors and clients. Led marketing efforts that garnered the 2006 Home Builder of the Year award by the Building Industry Association Desert Chapter.

Project Manager for Louisville-based integrated marketing and media firm specializing in brand development, content marketing, rich media and technology-based brand communication products.• Manage project development from initiation to closure. • Communicate with internal/ external teams, clients, vendors regarding project scope, deliverables and details. • Create and manage simultaneous project plans and schedules. • Create, track and manage estimate and project budgets. • Oversee and manage a variety of projects including digital media, print production and special event management. • Draft and edit project briefs, creative briefs and content on a variety of projects. • Manage jobs, execute change orders, purchase orders, monitor job progress and report on project milestones. • Participate in strategic discussions and brainstorm sessions with agency principals and strategists.Worked as full-time Project Manager in Louisville, KY from March 2012- April 2013Worked remotely as a Contracted Project Manager from February 2014- August 2015

Served as interim marketing director for the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, a non-profit economic development organization devoted to attracting, retaining and expanding business and developing a high-skilled workforce in the Coachella Valley.Responsible for all activities related to market strategy and research; Manage public relations, website, social media, promotions and advertising; Lead event planning team; Coordinate with all internal departments and Board of Directors; and Act as liaison to all third-party consultants. Planned and directed the 2013 Annual Coachella Valley Economic Summit. The event received national, regional and local attention and was well attended by over 800 people.

Project Manager for National Print Group Las Vegas division, a digital print company specializing in both large format "Out of Home" print to "Point of Purchase" print production. Managed multiple client projects from the initial order through production and delivery. • Offer necessary on site administration along with proper quality control measures for ensuring the entire project was delivered on time and to the client’s satisfaction. • Strong communication with internal staff of artists and print producers in addition to off site sales staff, media companies and client’s marketing departments. • Provide necessary coordination and planning for production and delivery. • Carried out estimation and proposals along with producing and maintaining distributions. • Responsible for installation negotiation and purchase orders as well as usual contracts with customers.• Self-motivated with strong organization skills. Managed multiple projects at one time. While a Project Manager with National Print Group, I managed the Las Vegas division’s largest Point of Purchase campaign with a notable & nationally known client. In less than 3 weeks time I oversaw the production of over 700 unique creative designs totaling 11,000 pieces.

Experienced Marketing Director with the extensive track record of taking creative ideas and transforming them into sales and production success.• Identification, evaluation and development of comprehensive marketing strategies providing strategic growth solutions to small and mid-sized businesses including but not limited to new home builders, signage & graphic companies, sales and marketing firms, health insurance brokerages and an emerging health & fitness resort.• Manage multi-million dollar budgets in addition to “out of the box” thinking necessary for guerilla marketing and limited budgets• Establish data tracking, follow-up and referral systems in addition to formalizing marketing procedures and filing systems.• Provide research, presentation, collateral design and reporting inclusive of integrated marketing plans.• Social Media Marketing Management• Special Event Coordination

Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive marketing plans encompassing but not limited to the following. • Plan and carry out regional market research and analyses• Lead and direct forward-thinking marketing team• Prepare and manage multi-million dollar marketing budgets • Communicate with management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall marketing efforts• Play integral role in product development activities such as architectural and landscape design as well as interior merchandising • Act as a liaison to all third party consultants including but not limited to interior merchandisers, public relations and advertising firms, graphic artists, architects and signage companies• Coordinate the design and production of newspaper and magazine advertising, public relations stories, collateral materials, promotional materials and website marketing • Manage multiple marketing and advertising campaigns simultaneouslyAwarded the prestigious recognition of 2006 Marketing Director of the Year