An incredible gig where I get to manage television production, digital marketing and social media. Work alongside a fantastic group of professionals with a healthy sense of humor and genuine commitment to each other and our communities.

Doing what I've been successful at for twenty years--collaborating with an exclusive collection of freelance creatives and strategists to craft brand-specific messaging for use by clients in a variety of media and to increase the public profile for businesses in a variety of industries.

Worked with a talented team of writers, designers, business development managers and other communications professionals to get the word out about Stinson LLP, a 500-attorney law firm with offices in 15 U.S. cities. Directly responsible for ads, social media, events, blogs, annual reports, email communications, brochures, executive communications, internal communications, crisis communications, merger communications, analytics, public relations initiatives, media relations, website… Show more Worked with a talented team of writers, designers, business development managers and other communications professionals to get the word out about Stinson LLP, a 500-attorney law firm with offices in 15 U.S. cities. Directly responsible for ads, social media, events, blogs, annual reports, email communications, brochures, executive communications, internal communications, crisis communications, merger communications, analytics, public relations initiatives, media relations, website content and development, brand management, video production, content syndication, budget planning and management. Hired, contracted and managed direct reports as well as freelance creatives, marketing agencies, photographers, printers, digital production artists, third-party distribution networks and swag suppliers. Show less

Managed external communications, creative services and public relations for 500-attorney law firm. Fortunate to be part of communications team during merger of Leonard, Street and Deinard with Stinson Morrison Hecker in 2013. Honors: LMA (national and local levels) and Web Marketing Association.

Creative staff management, strategic planning, branding, concept development and writing. Lead creative on Ameriprise, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Collins Reinsurance, John Deere Credit, Transamerica and United Health Group, among others. Honors: NAMA, AIGA, LACP, ADA, The Show.

Created brokered show with Gould Chevrolet, producing 42 one-hour shows broadcast on WCCO Radio in 2007. Developed program benchmarks and each show’s content, including researching and booking guests. Achieved highest ratings in time slot (Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m.).

Lead creative/writer for BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota, JPMorgan Chase, John Deere Credit, eFunds, Bank One, Deluxe Corporation, Minnesota Fringe Festival and others. Supervised 5-person copywriting team, managing account assignments, project mix and creative contributions. Honors: NAMA, Summit Awards, The Show.

One of four writers for boutique shop specializing in content-rich marketing communications. Managed multiple client relationships while also serving as strategic planner, writer and project manager. Clients included American Express Financial Advisors, Commerce Bank, Barnett Bank and Bank One.

Created, wrote and managed production of ads, brochures, newsletters and fliers for diverse educational audiences. Produced 700-page bulletin for non-traditional students in continuing education department. Honors: two Outstanding Service Awards (1992, 1995).