Heather Schwartz Email & Phone Number

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

As the Creative Services and Event Manager I support the virtual and in-person events of the Twenty-seven plus chapters and the national organization. This includes event design and communication across all social, email, and web platforms, approving event budget items and leading chapter boards to successful fundraising events. Developed and Coordinated the 2020 Go for the Gift Virtual 5K/10K/Fun Run, Gift of Adoption’s first National virtual event. The event was designed to replace chapter led in-person events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $25,000 was raised in sponsorships, donations and run registrations.Created staff email notifications for all event registrations and on-line donations through Mobile Cause to create an efficient record for staff.Implemented donor facing elements to upgrade professional image with standardized company email signatures and emailed donor registration, donation and sponsorship receipts. Created all-encompassing on-line, responsive event form to assist chapters in their event planning, prompting full consideration of the event needs from micro to macro, allowing me to understand how I can best support them from the start. Researched and on-boarded on-line trivia event options for chapters during the COVID-19 lock-down.Marketed, designed and co-hosted Guessing for the Gift, an online trivia night for Gift of Adoption Chapter board members. Event raised over $5,000.Designed Annual Reports, 25th Anniversary Brochure, mailed invitations, event invitation emails and monthly stories to celebrate newsletter.On a daily basis I create event web pages, registration forms and the marketing emails to drive traffic to those chapter and national events.

Elkhorn, Wi

Responsible for managing creative output - from concept to production, developing ideas and coordinating with a variety of department executives to ensure a proper vision. Evaluate, recommend, implement and manage creative process/workflow.Lead team of designers to implement brand and marketing strategies.Responsible for managing Marketing Communications budget, company's brand, website content and social media presence. Implemented a Digital Asset Management system for company images, technical information, literature and videos.Implemented creative project management system.

Elkhorn, Wi

Support production of all marketing communications materials. Design original and modify existing graphics such as sell sheets, flyers, installation instructions, specification sheets, price lists, trade show graphics, business cards, labels and package design, consistent with established brand standards and guidelines.Modify and implement updates to existing website. Delegate and/or assign projects to Production Artist.

Elkhorn, Wi

• Redesigned company logo and implemented brand guidelines• Managed Social Media • Designed company collateral

Kenosha, Wi

• Direct mail pieces • Custom PlayBill cover art• Logo design• Invitation Design• Print/Digital ads• T-shirt art

Hoffman Estates, Il

• Designed collateral for print and digital media including sell sheets, surgical technique guides, specialty event invites, and apparel• Sourced and coordinated all printing• Managed all collateral/instruction and sell sheets within a controlled document system • Coordinated company emails via Constant Contact • Wrote and published company press releases • Updated company website and corporate iPads• Oversaw digital aspects to large scale trade shows• Responsible for product video sourcing and management

Racine, Wi

• Created web banner ads • Designed social media backgrounds• Web graphic production• Web image management• Designed brand logos

Highwood, Il

• Created eye-catching direct mail pieces, newsprint ads and website components

Mchenry, Il

• Coordinated printing efficiently by quoting, proofing and tracking purchase orders• Created eye-catching direct mail pieces• Designed flyers and miniature catalogs for the library and classroom market• Handled projects from idea stage to final proofing stage

Burlington, Wi

• Managed advertising schedule• Created informative ads and sell sheets• Designed eye catching packaging that is sold at retail stores such as Lowe’s• Developed Point-of-purchase displays• Coordinated printing efficiently by quoting, proofing and tracking purchase orders• Liaison between graphics department and vendors• Updated company websites• Maintained library of past ads, graphics and product photos.• Kept use of brand name consistent

Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva, Wi

• Precisely entered information into MLS (Multiple Listing Service), MLSNI (of Illinois)• Became proficient in Lucero (scheduling/real estate software)• Set up showing appointments• Assisted agents excellently and coordinated phones

Lake Geneva, Wi

Burlington, Wi

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

School Of Continuing Education, Emerging Leaders Certificate

The Emerging Leaders Certificate is for professionals who are new to management/leadership roles or those who have not had formal training.