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Dayton, Ohio, United States

Responsible for leading and directing internal and external college communications efforts, constituent outreach, media relations, marketing, and messaging, as well as generating $1.5 million in revenue through direct appeals to targeted constituents. Create and execute core communication strategies via print and digital platforms. Serve as chief editor for publications including the College magazine. Collaborate and partner with offices and academic units. Serve on Board of Trustees Advancement Committee and College Council and the "Think Act Connect" planning group.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Collaborate on strategic plans, creative strategy, and communication planning as well as direction of creative staff• Created and designed marketing collateral including storytelling, video, social media, and digital marketing efforts• Oversaw development and maintenance of creative standards, including tone, voice, accuracy, and style• Established and assessed metrics to gauge and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of media activities• Clever and judicious use resources, data analysis, and segmentation to ensure marketing effectiveness • Created a series of compelling marketing campaigns to drive engagement with a highly niched demographic resulting in $1.5M in annual revenue and 30% in a single month• Led process to reconceive organization magazine from overall creative direction to structured content resulting in a more engaging product

Dayton, Ohio Area

Responsible for all alumni relations activities, as well as internal and external College communications and media relations. Manage and supervise direct staff. Lead and direct the Alumni Association Board of Directors and its activities. Responsible for oversight of campus events and programs, as well as alumni programs and initiatives including Reunion, Antioch Alumni Works volunteer program, regional and affinity groups, etc. Develop new initiatives. Create and execute core communication strategies via print and digital platforms. Participate in the creation and execution of annual giving appeals as well as donor outreach and events. Collaborate and partner with offices and academic units. Member of College senior leadership team. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Launched the “Winning Victories Grant” cash award opportunities for alumni• Assumed responsibility as chief editor for College communications, restarted publication of the magazine, and launched multichannel messaging• Expanded volunteer opportunities to engage alumni and friends in executing the work of the College

Salem, Oregon

Responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and management of alumni and parent engagement programs. Work closely with — and provide guidance to — the Alumni Association Board of Directors to build a culture of engagement, community, and philanthropic support of the university.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Engagement of alumni leadership to create an action-oriented Alumni Association Board of Directors and subcommittees, and the establishment of a holistic representation approach to include all schools and demographics.• Enhanced communication strategies for alumni and parents utilizing multiple channels and audience segmentation.• Re-establishment of a volunteer network and support structure including 13 regional and affinity groups.• Increase in event and networking participation including 400% increase in event frequency.• Reimagined Alumni Weekend and reunion programming resulting in four unprecedented years of consecutive attendance growth and two consecutive years of record attendance.• Expansion of parent volunteer opportunities.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Set department goals, develop operation strategies, and oversee the execution of a broad range of programs, communications, and high-level initiatives. Manage and supervise staff of seven full time employees. Identify, cultivate, and solicit volunteers and donor prospects. Direct and support Alumni Board of Directors and various Board Committees. Liaise with Development offices, Presidents Office, Public Affairs, Athletics, and academic departments. Manage department budget. Maintain records and reports and prepare quarterly reports. Direct and oversee planning of Alumni Weekend, the marquee annual Alumni Association event.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Created entirely new Alumni Weekend and reunion program and event concept creating a "must attend" destination experience resulting in increased satisfaction and two consecutive years of record attendance.• Created strong resonant brand for the Alumni Association and deployed through communications, events, promotional merchandise, etc.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Plan and execute a wide array of events and programs on campus and around the world. Direct and support Alumni Board of Directors Committees and manage alumni volunteers. Identify and cultivate volunteers and donor prospects. Develop and coordinate regional program communications strategy and event marketing materials. Coordinate with various departments and institutes. Implement and meet a complex set of outreach and event goals. Analyze and improve existing programs and spearhead new initiatives. Manage regional programs budget and participate in the development of department annual budget. Maintain records and reports and prepare quarterly reports. Supervise staff and manage work-flow.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Deployed innovative marketing and communication tactics to drive in 400% increase in engagement while remaining budget neutral.• Created scalable networking event format and deployed nationwide through volunteer training.• Implemented Net Promotor Score assessments to evaluate and improve events and engagement opportunities.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manage, design and execute a wide range of special events for non-profit, corporate, and personal clients (including fundraisers, marketing events, movie premieres, social gatherings, stageshows, etc.). Conceive and develop specialized brand marketing concepts. Collaborate on all aspects of sales, project development and execution. Represent the company at client and production meetings. Liaise between departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow. Oversee and manage all aspects of production including third party vendors and internal production staff. Manage project budgets. Contribute to company strategic planning and marketing efforts.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: • Conceived and designed a modular, reusable, reconfigurable event space structure including design, fabrication, configuration, construction, and installation for the annual pre-Emmy awards fundraising for The Motion Picture Television Fund.• Enhanced company sales efforts through creation of engaging conceptual presentation packages.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Marketing, strategy, design, and management services for private clients including project management, strategic planning, brand development, development of web and print marketing initiatives, press opportunities, environmental and graphic design services. Environmental and architectural project management for private and professional clients.Co-founder of Land+Living website. Creative director, chief editor; manage marketing, advertising, press, and promotional opportunities. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:• Featured in Newsweek (A Web Design Dozen), The New York Times, and numerous professional design publications.

Conceptualize, plan and manage alumni and parent programs and events. Recruit and manage alumni volunteers for specific initiatives and programs including reunion and student-alumni relations. Facilitate and coordinate student/alumni relations committee. Develop and manage alumni relations brand and communication strategy including print publications and web presence. Develop and implement online alumni community, work with third party vendor to align product with College goals and priorities. Act as liaison between faculty and Alumni Association. Facilitate and actively participate in donor relations, cultivation, and stewardship. Develop stewardship events and initiatives. Coordinate and collaborate with other campus departments to develop synergy and enhance programs. Manage event and program budgets.

Tahoe City, California, United States

Masters, Architecture

Bachelor, Of Arts

Architecture