A return to my sports partnership, marketing and business operations side, I'm working alongside the Fort Wayne FC (United Soccer League USL League Two team) to build a stadium and grow into a professional club.

* Develop strategies, plans and processes for operational efficiency and growth* Lead recruiting and onboarding process, while fostering positive employee culture* Oversee administration of day-to-day business* Collaborate with marketing and business development teams for effective branding and strategies* Handle all corporate travel needs

• Responsible for strategic planning, special projects, administration management, and overall recognition of the Ruoff Mortgage brand throughout the nation.• Oversee and manage departmental teams, including integrated marketing, sports partnerships, customer experience (CX), creative services & branding, PR & community relations, corporate communications, facilities management and employee onboarding/recognition/experience. management. • Proven track record of successfully negotiating and managing up to seven-figure partnerships for sports brands, properties, and athletes.• Strategize corporate public relations and marketing efforts and campaigns to build national awareness and direct customer engagement with our brand. • Oversee employee experience as part of onboarding, special recognition, and day-to-day company culture; collaborate directly with HR team.• Assess corporate philanthropic efforts and involvement that align with core values and diversity/inclusion; collaborate and foster relationships with community leaders and non-profits and engage in special initiatives.• Negotiate 50+ professional sports team contracts and sponsorships and foster partnerships to further advance our brand and business initiatives. Includes naming rights of a Live Nation amphitheater (Ruoff Music Center), Official Mortgage Partner of NASCAR and Victory Lane naming rights, Official Mortgage Partner of Indianapolis Colts, Andretti Autosport, and other PGA, NHL, NFL, MLB, and collegiate partnerships.• Manage facilities team for Fort Wayne corporate office, including new build project, as well as 70+ branch office locations (300,000+ sq. ft. leased space); including lease negotiations, space planning, maintenance needs, signage, safety, furniture and décor.

In my role, I handle a number of senior-level responsibilities as it relates to the branding, public relations, communications, community partnerships and sponsorship efforts of Ruoff Mortgage and our 300+ senior loan officers, as well as our incredible 700+ employees. I also work closely with the company’s 70 branches throughout the Midwest to help manage their referral partner relations by coordinating special events and community and philanthropic involvement. Founded in 1984, Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service, residential mortgage company, licensed in 46 states.

Marketing Communications, Advertising, Training, Special Events

Oversee all facets of corporate communications, including coordination of annual report, marketing/advertising campaigns, public & media relations, member intranet, video studio, education & training for member-retailers, special event planning, and promotional collateral; manage staff of six.Responsible for strategic planning and budget management of department. Develop policies and procedures for communications, media relations, corporate Standards Manual, environmental statement, etc.Create scripts and edit correspondence for executive staff.Coordinate and oversee all education, entertainment, keynote speakers and special events, as well as all communications and promotions, for three expos/buying markets every year (annual average attendance is 23,000

Develop and execute training and educational programs for the hardware and lumber/building material owners of the co-op.Coordinate orientation, management, and hands-on product training programs for member-retailers.Develop and execute all Do it Best Corp. special events and related programs.Research, negotiate and oversee logistics of venue, speakers, entertainment and other deliverables for meetings and events.Manage all logistics with venues, including room set-up, audio visual requirements, and banquet event orders.Create promotional plan and appropriate collateral, including development of registration website, planning guide, powerpoints, handouts, etc.Write copy for all promotional material and event scripts; develop design concept.

Provided administrative support to executive director and board of directors.Coordinated publicity, special events, and all meetings with board of directors and constituents.Developed marketing materials, including annual report, newsletters, website, and news releases.

Coordinated special events for clients, including the downtown tree lighting ceremony, groundbreaking/open houses, trade show materials, press releases, etc.Managed office functions, including personnel issues, facility management, production of materials, and client relations.