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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

* Coordinate, plan, and execute communication initiatives including media relations, external and internal messaging.* Develop monthly strategies and write content for social media.* Implement and create marketing objectives for products, campaigns, and yearly goals.* Study, track, and analyze digital analytics.* Write, edit and manage copy for.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

* Oversaw all external and internal communications.* Pitched and coordinated media opportunities for 300 performances a year.* Wrote copy for overture.org, marketing materials and all institutional messaging.* Assisted with content and strategy for all social and digital media.* Developed annual communication plan in conjunction with the goals for.

Lisle, IL

* Hired to rebuild marketing and communications department.* Created, managed and assessed all university strategic communications/marketing programs.* Collaborated with all departments and academic divisions to lead proactive communications to raise visibility, develop recognition and enhance the image of the university.* Official spokesperson and Public.

* Led the development of an integrated strategic marketing plan with the goal of promoting and strengthening the visibility, stature and reputation of the college.* Implemented all media relations initiatives for local, state and national news outlets.* Coordinated internal communications among all divisions and departments.* Served as college spokesperson.

• Created all internal and external communications including admissions and advancement materials, weekly e-blasts, parent letters, newsletters and board reports.
• Developed long-term and yearly marketing plans to further the Keith brand and improve admissions and fundraising events.
• Served as official school spokesperson.
• Assisted development office with alumni relations and the cultivation of new relationships.
• Managed all Classic and Chrome Car Show marketing and public relations efforts.
• Maintained contact with the business community, local media, NAIS and ISACS.

• Managed corporate product campaigns and assisted with the launch of new products for 60 banking offices.
• Allocated $400,000 marketing budget by business line to support revenue goal attainment.
• Provided public relations support including writing and distribution of press releases.
• Collaborated with senior management to development strategies to increase market share.
• Partnered with local media to coordinate community events and sponsorships.
• Ensured positive customer experience within bank by communicating merchandising guidelines and graphic standards.

Rockford, IL

• Helped generate local and national media exposure and served as the official tour spokesman.
• Scheduled player appearances and interviews for all mediums.
• Wrote, edited, produced all tour publications.
• Assisted with writing and producing weekly telecasts on ESPN2 and ESPN.
• Directed player photography for over 200 touring members.
• Wrote syndicated tournament recaps for all national events.

Columbus, OH

• Serviced all local, statewide and national electronic and print media.
• Managed team website (bluejackets.com) including editorial and design updates.
• Codesigned, produced, edited and coordinated all team publication efforts.
• Regularly served as team representative for public speaking engagements.
• Helped initiate community relations programs and policies including fundraising, school appearances and the Blue Jackets Foundation.* Managed press box and credentialing for more than 150 media members per game.

Columbus, OH

Rockford, IL

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