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Led internal sales function and digital marketing strategies of the Apartment Community to ensure optimum occupancy levels and a viable waiting list of prospective residents; primary on-site sales and marketing representative, ensured a smooth transition of admissions and orientation processes, created and implemented digital and print media strategies to drive referrals and increase resident occupancy.

Nonprofit Communications/Marketing/Fund Development/ Administration; provided strategies, tools and evaluations; identified collaborative and funding partners; coordinated strategic planning; planned social media campaigns; strengthened website traffic as part of integrated marketing; designed marketing campaigns and strategies; developed online and other giving programs; provided development support and guidance; led project management; supported board and commitee development; led grant writing and research; dedicated relationship builder; voice talent. Experienced community volunteer including long term commitment to UWSTL, serving as allocations chair and member of grants evaluation committee.

Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors; developed fundraising and major gifts initiatives including individual and business sponsorship opportunities; launched ambassadors campaign to engage families and friends as representatives; initiated communication and other strategies to increase regional and nationwide exposure; identified strategic collaborative and supportive relationships to strengthen visibility and support.

Developed marketing plans, strategies, tools and evaluations; identified/evaluated collaborative and funding relationships; trained and supported network staff in media and other communications; initiated social media plan/manual/strategies.

Created systematic approaches to heighten international profile of women religious congregation; developed (sister) radio campaign as part of overall awareness/positioning effort; website development; external and internal communications; media relations; creation and launch of online giving program; strengthened annual giving program.