Managing, planning and implementing national collegiate events, regional trade shows and educational forums. Establish event goals, objectives and metrics. Consult on how to develop and drive strategic positioning messages to meet defined results. Reports on performance according to predetermined metrics. Coordinate trade shows marketing activities; pre-and post-show direct mail campaigns and internet promotions. Provide on-site management of events including supervision of union and non-union vendors. Establish schedule of deadlines for event-related activities; assign ownership to appropriate internal and external vendor participants, and follow-up through completion of each activity to ensure deadlines are met. Prepare and distribute pre-show memos to guests/panelists. Project management includes managing marketing communications for authors and speakers, sponsorship packaging, fact sheets, presentations, invitations and web site design-creative. Coordinate with clients, designers, copywriters and editing staff. Consult with clients and assist in determining the appropriate marketing and communication methods to achieve strategic and tactical goals.

Coordinated building use by County groups and citizens of schools, within assigned geographic cluster. This involved interfacing with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) staff, the Department of Recreation & community users to assess needs & logistics and attempt to develop an appropriate match between facilities available & user needs. This assignment involved problem solving, managing conflicting demands, and ensuring users are apprised of and comply with guidelines, policies & procedures for use of space.CHILD CARE SPECIALIST Coordinated with School Specialists to facilitate scheduling of shared spaces & resolved conflicts between schools & providers. Monitored and co-managed 2.1 million dollar child care accounts. Retained extensive knowledge of the unique aspects of before-and after school provider placements and coordinated with local and state licensing agencies. REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) EXPERIENCESupported all aspects of Child Care RFA Process: - Acted as a liaison to child care committees- Responded to rebid inquiries - Provided support to committees & guided the process to assure compliance- Prepared & distributed files to committees: Applications, Non-Disclosures, Fact Sheets Technical Rating Forms- Entered survey monkey results & provided program feedback Community Access Pilot Program (CAPP) – 11 + MonthsProvided comprehensive program management support. Assignment required flexibility with a wide knowledge of program subject matter principles, regulations & procedures for executing program events. - Managed & executed pilot for non-profits at the Silver Spring Civic Building- Coordinated large events, festivals, workshops & meetings- Conducted facility tours utilizing public relations & marketing skills- Collected records, evaluated data & prepared statistical and narrative reports - Utilized data collection & analysis techniques to evaluate & submitted oral & written reports to management

KD Communications Group was founded in 1994, with the goal of creating memorable events and developing communications strategies for a diverse clientele. Under the direction of Kellie L. Dutton and Dawn Angelique Roberts, KD Communications is a thriving communications firm specializing in event management, media relations and speaker placement for colleges, universities and corporations. We also assist clients with corporate imaging, everything from logo designs, marketing materials, product placement and website development. An array of clients rely on KD Communications to provide them with quality speakers for their workshop or seminar; others rely on publicity and marketing services. KD Communications Group enjoys partnering with multiple organizations and other 'like'​ companies. What we believe, "There is enough business out there for everyone!" By partnering with other businesses and consultants the results are much greater. Let us serve as an extension of your marketing team. Allow us to enhance, promote and create a stronger image for you ... personally.

 Assisted VP of Communications with company press and media relations Designed and developed point-of-purchase displays for retail accounts Coordinated complete redesign of company’s consumer-driven website Daily maintenance of website updates, newsletters, press releases and on-line promotions Assisted Brand Manager with collateral and promotional materials Constructed marketing materials for sponsorship commitments

 Created and developed effective rental program package Maintained and coordinated all Museum activities and special events Directly supervised volunteer and support staff Prepared press kits (Media Advisories, PSA’s Q & A’s, Fact Sheets) Established and maintained Acting Director’s files and schedule