Kurt Etheridge Email & Phone Number

Reston, Virginia, United States

•Writing and editing of all Development-related written communications for philanthropy and major gift officers, to include letters, fundraising appeals, emails, Board of Advisors updates, Board of Directors updates, Trustees’ reports, President’s Reports, Planned Giving/Legacy Society programmatic communications to donors and prospects, special updates, event updates, assistance with proposals when needed.•Creation and strategy of donor communications tools for the MRC Development Tool… Show more •Writing and editing of all Development-related written communications for philanthropy and major gift officers, to include letters, fundraising appeals, emails, Board of Advisors updates, Board of Directors updates, Trustees’ reports, President’s Reports, Planned Giving/Legacy Society programmatic communications to donors and prospects, special updates, event updates, assistance with proposals when needed.•Creation and strategy of donor communications tools for the MRC Development Tool Box, to include PowerPoint presentations, program leaflets, agendas, itineraries, speaking notes, Development operations communications, etc.•Writing and editing of all Development-related and Digital Communications digital assets, including online fundraising, to include Watchdog communications, emails, landing pages, thank you pages, web ads, other newsletter ads/announcements, website pop-ups, etc.•Writing and editing of all other Digital Communications initiatives (Welcome Series’ and Donor Series’ (drip campaigns), re-engagement campaigns for lead acquisition and data hygiene, digital focus group campaigns, MRC Store campaigns, etc.•Writing and editing the MRC Annual Report Show less

Manassas, Virginia, United States

- DJ business designed for weddings, and parties of all kinds.- Wire-free uplighting for special occasions.

Virginia Beach, Va

•Responsible for all Marketing, Advertising, Promotions and P.R. while maintaining brand consistency and mission alignment•Achieved increase in net sales directly related to marketing efforts•Design, write and produce all collateral marketing, print, online, TV, radio, website, event marketing, social media, and database emails, Create and edit video and PowerPoint presentations•Handle SEO for all company related material online•Responsible for quality assurance, including all… Show more •Responsible for all Marketing, Advertising, Promotions and P.R. while maintaining brand consistency and mission alignment•Achieved increase in net sales directly related to marketing efforts•Design, write and produce all collateral marketing, print, online, TV, radio, website, event marketing, social media, and database emails, Create and edit video and PowerPoint presentations•Handle SEO for all company related material online•Responsible for quality assurance, including all correspondence and follow-up with customers•Orchestrate and lead special event marketing projects including charity events, Bridal Shows and Astro Golf Tournament•Generate ideas for team building activities for corporate clients, including execution of activities via DJ’ing and hosting, includes many out-of-mar¬ket requested functions¬•Professional disc jockey/emcee for corporate events, weddings, and parties•Recognized as one of the most requested DJs in Hampton Roads market Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

Hired to work on several television and print campaigns. Freelance work. Temporary.

Norfolk, Virginia

•Developed, conceptualized, and led major campaigns to drive readership, revenue/promotional sales, single copy and circulation•Developed and created innovative marketing strategies using mass and targeted media, including television and radio spots, email and online marketing, theater advertising, point of purchase, event and cause marketing, outside print, billboards, contesting and more •Wrote, directed and co-produced more than 200 radio spots and 20 TV spots in… Show more •Developed, conceptualized, and led major campaigns to drive readership, revenue/promotional sales, single copy and circulation•Developed and created innovative marketing strategies using mass and targeted media, including television and radio spots, email and online marketing, theater advertising, point of purchase, event and cause marketing, outside print, billboards, contesting and more •Wrote, directed and co-produced more than 200 radio spots and 20 TV spots in association with marketing campaigns, including vocal talent on many •Responsible for much of the annual $150k-$500k outside marketing budget •Handled all media buys and trade •Worked directly with advertising department to develop and market promotional campaigns for advertisers that generated $200k-$500k annually •Pilot spokesperson at special events, promotions, festivals, concerts and movie premiers, and for in-house company functions and communiqué •Evaluated in-house, focus group and outside research to better plan marketing strategies •Raised $35k annually for newspaper “Joy Fund” charity through sponsorships and ideas •Penned articles for in-house newspaper and Intranet site related to marketing activities Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

•Directly influenced ratings and revenue increases through event marketing, creative services, on-the-street promotions, and ideas•Led and maintained #1 promotions department in market •Controlled $250k annual marketing budget; never exceeded•Managed and directed RadioCard Management System with 75,000--person database•Wrote creative copy for on-air promos, imaging & sweepers•Created large-scale events from ground-up for outside marketing and sales efforts – booked… Show more •Directly influenced ratings and revenue increases through event marketing, creative services, on-the-street promotions, and ideas•Led and maintained #1 promotions department in market •Controlled $250k annual marketing budget; never exceeded•Managed and directed RadioCard Management System with 75,000--person database•Wrote creative copy for on-air promos, imaging & sweepers•Created large-scale events from ground-up for outside marketing and sales efforts – booked national entertainers, designed in-house/outside ad campaigns, generated sellable proposals •Trained and supervised staffs ranging up to 8 persons•Created on-air contesting to drive AQH maintenance, ratings, cume building•Accomplished goal of taking “presenting status” on important local events and festivals from main competitor (heritage station WCMS) within two years •Beginning in 1996, also took on duties marketing WVKL “Kool 95” Radio. Also assisted in the development of marketing for WGH-AM sports radio and worked collaboratively to use the market share of all three stations to advance revenue goals Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

•Handled and directed all marketing and promotional activities, including annual Bridal and Baby Expo. Additional responsibilities included on-air work, emcee duties, image production

Virginia Beach, Va

-Part time air talent. 97 Star FM (Top 40) and WGH-AM 1310 (Sports). I handled some Sportstalk call-in shows, High School Scoreboard Show, plus color (with Tony Mercurio as Play-by-Play) for High School Sports (Football, Basketball)

Virginia Beach

My summer job for many years. The responsibility of being responsible for people's lives was never lost on me. I relished it, along with the unique camaraderie formed with my fellow guards! Fun fact: I am the only lifeguard in the history of Virginia Beach to guard at all the major beaches: Sandbridge, Camp Pendleton, Croatan, The Virginia Beach Oceanfront (South and North End), Fort Story, and for one brief time in the summer of 1980, the Officer's Beach Club at 67th Street. I seemed to move… Show more My summer job for many years. The responsibility of being responsible for people's lives was never lost on me. I relished it, along with the unique camaraderie formed with my fellow guards! Fun fact: I am the only lifeguard in the history of Virginia Beach to guard at all the major beaches: Sandbridge, Camp Pendleton, Croatan, The Virginia Beach Oceanfront (South and North End), Fort Story, and for one brief time in the summer of 1980, the Officer's Beach Club at 67th Street. I seemed to move around a bit, but lifeguard services switched beaches, merged. I guarded for the following services: City of Virginia Beach (1981), North Beach Patrol (1982), Virginia Beach Patrol (1983 - 1986), and Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service (1987-1989). The Captains of the services: Hugh Kitchen, Ned Kuehn, Rob Hudome, Duke Hinnant -- simply some of the best people I've had the pleasure to know. After guarding for several years, I moved into a supervisory role (1985-1989). I left in July 1989 to take a full-time job at 97Star WGH Radio Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi Fraternity member

Communications, Broadcasting