The Downtown Mesa Association is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the beneficial economic growth and business development of downtown Mesa, the cityʼs central business district and original square-mile townsite. We accomplish this through policy development, advocacy, and program management functions conducted on behalf of downtown property and business owners, and in cooperation with public and other private-sector partners.

Marketing & Communications Director of business improvement district, duties include: Board relations and support; liaison to all DSB committees (meeting reminders, minutes, meeting prep); community outreach; membership support; sales (Associate Memberships, Downtown Map & Guide); sponsorship fulfillment; manage and support Events team with Holiday Parade, 1st Thursday, Art & Wine Tour, Annual Meeting, 50th Anniversary Gala; media relations; monthly newsletter and other external e-blasts (street closures, pertinent City of Santa Barbara updates); work with partners and stakeholders such as SB Chamber, Visit Santa Barbara; represent DSB at annual conferences (International Downtown Association, California Downtown Association) social media posts (Facebook, Instagram); as well as all aspects of day-to-day operations. (http://www.santabarbaradowntown.com/)

of Marketing & Customer Service, duties include: ad sales for interior and exterior bus ad sales (raised sales by 25% in two years) and strengthened advertiser relationships; MTD branding in media ads, including newspaper and radio; promoted Valley Express commuter service, raising ridership by 12%; developed and managed Twitter and Facebook (including MTD and Valley Express fan pages) accounts; wrote and distributed press releases, raising appearances in local media by 50%; employee and rider newsletters; supported and promoted annual Schedule Guide release, including theme development, signs, newsletters, branding pages within Guide; invigorated community outreach, including Elementary School Outreach Program, Senior "Transportation 101" presentations, mobility riders outreach; community involvement includes serving as an Ambassador for the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce (Secretary, 2011) and attending mixers for Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce; work with non-profit partners such

Utah), for books superstore chain, including author and musician events, promotions, partnerships and advertising. Drove sales for up to 127 stores. Managed eight District Marketing Managers (reviewing newsletters, events, writing reviews, hiring, etc). Represented Borders at national events, conventions, meetings, with publishers, publicists, authors and musicians. Handled marketing and hosting duties for events with many well-known authors and musicians. Presented corporate initiatives to store staffs and managers at Regional meetings; trained new District Marketing Managers upon hiring.

duties included: contact for members and others for both Annual Luncheon and State of the City Breakfast; developing, inviting attendees, planning, organizing and hosting "Get to Know the Chamber" weekly lunches; attending board meetings and other meetings, taking meeting minutes; follow-up to 2009 Directory, with ad sales.

Developed freelance publicist business, organizing, promoting and executing the marketing programs and events for local authors. Worked with media, venue, partners and author for "book launch party" for local author Starshine Roshell; attendance at party was 300; 165 copies of Keep Your Skirt On sold. Planned, organized, promoted, marketed and hosted "Take Me Out to the Book Launch" event for local author Jane Heller for Confessions of a She-Fan; attendance at party was 100. Wrote follow-up article for www.noozhawk.com.

Managed marketing for 11-store district, in San Fernando Valley and Central Coast. Duties included: scheduling, marketing, promoting and executing author and musician events; writing newsletters and press releases for local media (TV, radio, newspapers, online), in regards to major marketing initiatives, national promotions, national and local authors and/or musicians; created Borders branded in-store signage and event collateral on a monthly basis; media relations and community outreach; seeking and developing partnership opportunities; managing marketing budget. Presented and trained corporate initiatives information (ex: Educator Savings Week, In-store Events Support) to store employees. Worked with TV companies (NBC-Universal) to facilitate filming opportunities in Borders stores (example, the television show "Life"

I do the marketing, partnerships and promotions for an 11-store district of Borders stores. I schedule events (authors, musicians, book groups, storytimes, etc), write the newsletters, market and promote the events, write press releases, and host many events.

Ran $7.5 million retail store in highly competitive tourist market. Managed remodels, structure changes, community involvement, hiring/firing and employee development. Drove sales, motivated staff and volunteered within community. As General Manager-Field Trainer, trained new GMs and Managers for other stores; modules included Establishing Expectations, Performance Management, Managing Change, and Strategic Thinking, among others.

Managed marketing for 11-store district, in San Fernando Valley and Central Coast. Duties included: scheduling, marketing, promoting and executing author and musician events; writing newsletters and press releases for local media (TV, radio, newspapers, online), in regards to major marketing initiatives, national promotions, national and local authors and/or musicians; created Borders branded in-store signage and event collateral on a monthly basis; media relations and community outreach; seeking and developing partnership opportunities; managing marketing budget. Presented and trained corporate initiatives information (ex: Educator Savings Week, In-store Events Support) to store employees. Worked with TV companies (NBC-Universal) to facilitate filming opportunities in Borders stores.

Ran $7.5 million retail store in highly competitive tourist market. Managed remodels, structure changes, community involvement, hiring/firing and employee development. Drove sales, motivated staff and volunteered within community. As General Manager-Field Trainer, trained new GMs and Managers for other stores; modules included Establishing Expectations, Performance Management, Managing Change, and Strategic Thinking, among others.