• Developed creative marketing/promotional plans for Live Nation-promoted concerts in DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland in collaboration with outside agents and/or managers• Implemented creative marketing/promotional plans with local media, including the negotiation of rates and implementation of paid & trade advertising schedules• Directed creation of high impact promotions and strong consumer awareness for concerts with a focus on non-paid media to drive ticket sales• Ensured the compiling and sending of one sheets, press releases, publicity materials and photos to local media and other promotional partners as directed• Produced localized show admats and graphics• Directed distribution of radio & TV spots to both radio, television stations and other media• Tracked and distributed promotional tickets for media contesting• Managed/co-managed social media platforms for Live Nation DC and Baltimore's MECU Pavilion• Acted as liaison between local media and artist publicists, i.e. submitted press requests and escorts media at shows

• Assisted in overall development, coordination, implementation and assessment of promotional and advertising strategies, grassroots initiatives, partnerships and more for the Royal Farms Arena, its events, clients and corporate efforts• Maintained venue web site and all venue social media platforms via custom content management system• Maintained Royal Farms Arena Insider’s Club (fan subscription list) and other digital marketing assets• Assisted with securing, negotiating and coordinating all paid and trade media placement and assisted in creation of event marketing plans• Planned, scheduled, supervised and evaluated department interns• Manager on duty during events and coordinated media during events • Managed charity requests for contributions and donations

• Served as editorial director for the biannual official Visit Baltimore Travel & Visitors Guide and Restaurant Guide, as well as the annual Visit Baltimore Meeting & Event Planning Guide• Wrote and edited copy for Visit Baltimore's website at Baltimore.org, publications and other marketing and sales communications projects• Solicited and compiled information for the official calendar of events in tandem with the Communications team to update website and publications• Worked in tandem with advertising agency and regional publications on creation and placement of monthly/quarterly event advertisements and advertorials• Gathered and compiled information and worked with Marketing team to publicize various promotions and campaigns through communications and media channels

• Covered local arts and entertainment for the Frederick/Western Maryland-area daily newspaper with circulation of about 37,000 (The Frederick News-Post is the second largest daily newspaper in the state of Maryland)• Wrote for and edited Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Home & Family, Food and Religion & Ethics feature sections, as well as seasonal magazine, "Real Frederick," Green and Bridal special sections and more• Designed/paginated 24-to-32 page weekend guide (72 Hours) on a monthly basis• Conducted interviews with celebrities hosting local events and/or with local connections• Maintained Twitter account for 72 Hours weekend publication• Uploaded and edited Web content (text and photos) at fredericknewspost.com on a weekly basis• Developed and maintained professional contacts within the public relations, marketing, arts and entertainment and other industries

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