Project management and operations for a startup in the assistive technology industry. Business development in multiple industries including healthcare, social services, education, and museums.

Manage Marketing team for startup that develops technologies for indoor wayfinding for those who are blind and low vision.

Recruited new preK through middle school students; managed marketing and advertising; managed development and events.

> Acted as spokeswoman and first point of contact for press inquiries from local and national TV, radio and print media, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, US News and World Report, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, WBUR and WBZ.> Evaluated new partnerships and deepened existing key partnerships through strategic planning sessions, board appointments, and co-branded promotional material.> Expanded opportunities for lead generation using existing communications channels, resulting in 150% increase in leads during FY 2010 at no additional cost.> Developed comprehensive annual marketing campaigns for renewals & acquisitions, integrating email, direct mail, advertising & unpaid media, consistently resulting in a 35%-40% renewal conversion rate.> Copywrote the redesigned www.mefa.org website in collaboration with inter-departmental experts, increasing site usability and generating 30% more revenue in FY 2010.> Oversaw targeted email campaigns to customers and prospects, including copyediting 8-10 emails each month, which consistently achieved a 45%-50% open rate.> Developed and implemented strategies for social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and other interactive platforms including live chat, video and podcasts; recognized as a national industry leader in social media.