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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd., a global philanthropic advisory firm that provides customized resources for individuals, families, closely-held businesses and family-owned businesses wanting a more thoughtful and measurable approach to their lifetime and legacy giving. We work closely with clients and their legal and financial advisors to develop giving strategies, detailed plans for executing those strategies, and a process to evaluate the real-world impact of charitable… Show more Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd., a global philanthropic advisory firm that provides customized resources for individuals, families, closely-held businesses and family-owned businesses wanting a more thoughtful and measurable approach to their lifetime and legacy giving. We work closely with clients and their legal and financial advisors to develop giving strategies, detailed plans for executing those strategies, and a process to evaluate the real-world impact of charitable investments.Responsibilities include management of all back-end operations, HR, benefits, and marketing initiatives, as well as providing support and strategy for our business development and donor engagement teams. www.stratphilanthropy.com Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Reporting directly to the CMO, I provided marketing services for five companies: • Specifi, providing a global SAAS solution for architects, designers, dealers and manufacturers in the Commercial Kitchen Industry.• Healthlight LLC, providing medical devices and therapeutic solutions to professionals across the US.• Carelight, providing retail distribution for Healthlight products.• Ignitor Labs, providing virtual showroom and e-learning development for sales teams across a… Show more Reporting directly to the CMO, I provided marketing services for five companies: • Specifi, providing a global SAAS solution for architects, designers, dealers and manufacturers in the Commercial Kitchen Industry.• Healthlight LLC, providing medical devices and therapeutic solutions to professionals across the US.• Carelight, providing retail distribution for Healthlight products.• Ignitor Labs, providing virtual showroom and e-learning development for sales teams across a variety of industries.• Foodservice Equipment Reports, the industry-leading global publication for people that design, distribute, install and operate commercial kitchens. Services include: • Ad strategy (budgeting, profiling, targeting, design)• Ad implementation and stewardship (Facebook and Linkedin) • Support and strategy for multilingual campaigns• Creative development• Web UX and landing page strategy• Copywriting (sales, creative, web) Show less

Greater Chicago Area

As Director of Marketing and Operations, I led all marketing, communications, HR, IT, program assessments, program budgets, and company-wide growth initiatives for Storycatchers Theatre - a youth empowerment organization with 40 employees that serves young people ages 13-24 in the Illinois justice system.Recognized by Illinois Gov. Pritzker for our influence on the reformation of state juvenile justice policies, Storycatchers has been working with court-involved youth since… Show more As Director of Marketing and Operations, I led all marketing, communications, HR, IT, program assessments, program budgets, and company-wide growth initiatives for Storycatchers Theatre - a youth empowerment organization with 40 employees that serves young people ages 13-24 in the Illinois justice system.Recognized by Illinois Gov. Pritzker for our influence on the reformation of state juvenile justice policies, Storycatchers has been working with court-involved youth since 1990.Accomplishments: • Established an HR system based in trauma-informed care, personal and professional goal-setting, bi-annual competency assessments, anti-racist policies, and formalized feedback mechanisms for all staff.• Increased % of BIPOC employees from 19% to 68% by creating strategic relationships for recruiting in black and brown communities. • Helped increase sustained revenue from individual donations by > 100% in two years through a brand/website refresh, compelling content, and a targeted communications strategies. • Led the creation of an Access database to report on over 130 data points (outcome metrics, demographics, audiences, daily activity reports, etc) across four programs and more than 150 youth participants.• Led the development of the company's program outcomes and associated assessment metrics - all created with significant input of current and past program youth Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Liquid Iron is a full-service marketing and creative agency formed in 2013 by long-time leaders at Draftfcb and other global agencies. As Account Director, I supervised advertising and creative strategy for our clients while managing our freelance employees.See the link below for a look at two recent campaigns: Trading Technologies, Inc, a leading global provider of futures trading SaaS software, and MasterSous, a new innovative kitchen appliance recently picked up by a VC firm for… Show more Liquid Iron is a full-service marketing and creative agency formed in 2013 by long-time leaders at Draftfcb and other global agencies. As Account Director, I supervised advertising and creative strategy for our clients while managing our freelance employees.See the link below for a look at two recent campaigns: Trading Technologies, Inc, a leading global provider of futures trading SaaS software, and MasterSous, a new innovative kitchen appliance recently picked up by a VC firm for national launch in 2018. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

The Jewish Community Centers of Chicago is a $34 million non-profit community-focused organization with 250+ employees that serves 25,000 Jewish and inter-faith families each year throughout the Greater Chicago region. I supervised online communications, PR, technology and marketing data analytics within a nine person agency-structured team that supported five program departments.Responsibilities:▻ Translated consumer insights into messaging for preschool, summer camp, aquatics,… Show more The Jewish Community Centers of Chicago is a $34 million non-profit community-focused organization with 250+ employees that serves 25,000 Jewish and inter-faith families each year throughout the Greater Chicago region. I supervised online communications, PR, technology and marketing data analytics within a nine person agency-structured team that supported five program departments.Responsibilities:▻ Translated consumer insights into messaging for preschool, summer camp, aquatics, sports and fundraising programs▻ Directed all integrated 360 degree digital campaigns (social, blogger outreach, web, PR, email, etc)▻ Collaborated with creative and channel marketing teams to develop marketing plans▻ Managed three reports (Communications/PR Manager, Social Media Intern and Web Manager)▻ Managed ongoing SEM/SEO/Adwords initiativesAccomplishments:▻ Developed digital strategy for integrated campaigns generating thousands of program participants and $9 million in revenue▻ Launched three new websites, four monthly newsletters and 12 Google Search PPC campaigns▻ Acquired first-page SERP for 45 new lead-generating keyword terms▻ In one year, grew web traffic from organic search (24%), email (58%), social (15%) and paid search (520%) to 290k users Show less

Chicago, Il

Supervised account staff and proposal development while executing a variety of digital projects for a boutique web development & digital marketing agency with 14 employees. Clients included SpotMe (mobile events app), Wiley and Sons (publishing), Alter Group (CRE), Chicago Dancing Festival and Chicago Slam Works (non-profit), Booth Hansen and Interior Construction Group (AEC), George Street Photo/Video (consumer and professional services). Areas of consultation and account… Show more Supervised account staff and proposal development while executing a variety of digital projects for a boutique web development & digital marketing agency with 14 employees. Clients included SpotMe (mobile events app), Wiley and Sons (publishing), Alter Group (CRE), Chicago Dancing Festival and Chicago Slam Works (non-profit), Booth Hansen and Interior Construction Group (AEC), George Street Photo/Video (consumer and professional services). Areas of consultation and account management included:▻ Website Design and Development▻ SEO/SEM▻ Content Strategy▻ Social Media Management, Advertising and TrainingAccomplishments: ▻ Completed more than 20 projects or campaigns ▻ Developed a new packaging and pricing model for the agency▻ Produced an e-book for an introduction to Google Analytics▻ Moderated 11 Think-n-Drink monthly panel discussions digital marketing topics▻ Increased web traffic for clients an average of 56%Supervised the Astek Academy, a program that offers workshops and discussions on topics within the digital marketing field by bringing together leaders in the Chicago region. Show less

School District Of Clayton

Managed the operations (finances, community events, maintenance and staff) of three fully-equipped theaters (1700 total seats) in one of the Midwest's high-performing school districts. ▻ Consulted upon and worked with various stakeholders (contractors, architects, Board of Education, teachers, etc) to direct a $10.2 mil. renovation through all performance spaces ▻ Created and maintained facility and department budgets▻ Managed rentals, contract negotiations and events for school… Show more Managed the operations (finances, community events, maintenance and staff) of three fully-equipped theaters (1700 total seats) in one of the Midwest's high-performing school districts. ▻ Consulted upon and worked with various stakeholders (contractors, architects, Board of Education, teachers, etc) to direct a $10.2 mil. renovation through all performance spaces ▻ Created and maintained facility and department budgets▻ Managed rentals, contract negotiations and events for school district and community programs▻ Developed curriculum and logistics and contracts for visiting professional artists’ workshops▻ Facilitated work with district’s resident professional company, Metro Theater Company▻ Mentored students in math, physics, engineering, carpentry and intelligent lighting applications Show less

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Managed operations (recruitment, events, marketing, development, finances and AEA contract negotiations) for a union theater that produced nine productions and fundraising events per year. ▻ Responsible for executing all marketing efforts (email, paid media, social media campaigns, event promotion and brand re-development) ▻ Negotiated annual contracts with national actor's and stage manager's union (Actors' Equity)▻ Raised more than $150,000 in donations and in-kind resources… Show more Managed operations (recruitment, events, marketing, development, finances and AEA contract negotiations) for a union theater that produced nine productions and fundraising events per year. ▻ Responsible for executing all marketing efforts (email, paid media, social media campaigns, event promotion and brand re-development) ▻ Negotiated annual contracts with national actor's and stage manager's union (Actors' Equity)▻ Raised more than $150,000 in donations and in-kind resources annually▻ Facilitated all communication with board of directors and local media outlets▻ Supervised four part-time staff and 30+ volunteersSuccesses include:▻ Led development of the nationally-acclaimed GreenHouse New Play Festival▻ Commissioned 22 scripts, many of which have been produced nationally ▻ Returned the company to profitability in first year on the job after three years of revenue decline.▻ Produced a 5-star reviewed show at the Prague Fringe Festival▻ Nominated or won 23 Kevin Kline Awards for outstanding productions during tenure▻ Received an first-of-its kind innovation grant from PNC Bank to commission a production integrating a pre-show and post-show multi-channel social media experience - before it became a thing :). Show less

Various Professional Theatres

Supervised union talent and staff for over 90 professional stage productions and corporate events at... ▻ Louisville Convention Center▻ Touhill Performing Arts Center (St. Louis)▻ St. Louis Convention Center ▻ Stages St. Louis▻ Actors Theatre of Louisville▻ HotCity Theatre (St. Louis)▻ Reagle Players (Boston)▻ Utah Shakespeare Festival ▻ Troupe America (Minneapolis)▻ St. Louis Variety's 24 hour live telethonServed as Actors Equity Association… Show more Supervised union talent and staff for over 90 professional stage productions and corporate events at... ▻ Louisville Convention Center▻ Touhill Performing Arts Center (St. Louis)▻ St. Louis Convention Center ▻ Stages St. Louis▻ Actors Theatre of Louisville▻ HotCity Theatre (St. Louis)▻ Reagle Players (Boston)▻ Utah Shakespeare Festival ▻ Troupe America (Minneapolis)▻ St. Louis Variety's 24 hour live telethonServed as Actors Equity Association St. Louis Liaison Chairman during 2006-2007. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

B.A., Theatre

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