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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Senior leader of brand/account team for agencies largest clients, developed strategically driven, creative and timely solutions to address client campaigns, challenges and opportunities• Built and maintained strong direct relationships with client contacts, provided exceptional understanding of client’s business and objectives• Supported Brand & Strategy development, Media and OOH planning and activation, television and radio spot production, digital and social planning and execution, participated at client events and initiatives, and other duties as assigned• Provided high level and detailed communications to internal and external teams on status of projects, deliverables and results • Developed and mastered timelines and processes, found efficiencies whenever possible working closely between agency and client teams, third parties, and more to stay on track or ahead of schedule• Managed and mentored Associate Brand Managers, providing onboarding, leadership and ongoing guidance • Promoted to Brand Lead in 2023 with additional leadership and cross functional responsibilities

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Managed key aspects of the world’s biggest and best children’s museum development department including events, donor communications, marketing materials, capital campaign projects, budgeting, and more to support a $3.5mil annual fund • Lead development operations team supporting leadership gift officer’s revenue generation, corporate sponsorship, and vice president and president/CEO ensuring a successful donor experience through prospecting, communications, acknowledgement, stewardship, cultivation, fulfillment, and recognition• Liaised between all departments to create and manage donor marketing and communications including but not limited to event marketing materials, brochures, newsletters, emails, presentations, and reporting• Strategically planned and managed in person and virtual event dept. ensuring successful logistics and revenue generation for grand openings, galas, award programs, and annual fundraisers netting $300k annually• Worked with marketing and corporate sponsorships teams to coordinate activation and fulfillment, maintain relationships, and create and enhance corporate and in-kind partnerships • Provided exceptional customer service and communication to president’s office, donors, members, partners, vendors, volunteers, and board of trustees

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Planned, managed, and implemented a comprehensive development plan of 50+ annual private donor events and budgets supporting fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and sponsorship• Coordinated all logistics, budgets, communications, and cross functional internal and external planning to create large and small-scale events, • Executed every detail from inception, budget and timeline through marketing, promotion and cross divisional planning to day-of execution, as well as post event follow up and more• Produced key grand opening galas including Magnificent China, Beyond Spaceship Earth, Game on Gala and exceeded net revenue goals for each • Responsible for annual signature fundraising events such as sold-out Museum by Moonlight, the After Dark Series, The Verdict, and the Power of Children Awards netting $300k+ in revenue • Achieved and exceeded all event revenue and sales goals by working with corporate partners, meticulously monitoring expenses, ticket sales, and providing financial oversight of development events throughout the year• International Live Events Association (I.L.E.A.) PACE Award Winner for Best Non-Profit Event: Museum by Moonlight, and Best Event under $50k: Power of Children Awards• Promoted from Events Planner to Events Manager in 2016 overseeing capital campaign events, event marketing and communications, and interns

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Created, managed, and produced local, national, and international corporate and private events, meetings, and conferences as well as charity programs, sporting events, concerts, and galas• Project managed internal and freelance staff and vendors to bring events to life including creative concepting & design, video production, décor, travel and venue, partner and vendor selection• Responsible for excellent client communications, budgeting, and last minute to long-term timelines• Worked with president, sales and sponsorship teams to create memorable and creative events and activations, going above and beyond for the client, while staying within budgets ranging from $500 to $500k• Consistently produced exceptional experiences for clients such as Energizer, IZOD, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, St. Vincent Foundation, National Football Foundation, NFL Alumni Association, Andretti Autosport, Cook Medical, Masco Cabinetry, Washington National Insurance Company and Super Bowl XLVI• Promoted from Event Producer to Executive Producer in 2011 and worked alongside President to lead national and international event production and project execution

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Responsible for daily and strategic operation of 93WIBC FM & B105.7 FM promotions and marketing department including event planning, promotions, and campaigns• Executed 360-degree branding strategies for stations, clients and community partners utilizing on-air, online, and on-site assets• Created and maintained daily, monthly, and annual event, marketing, promotions, and giveaways schedules • Lead 20+ interns and promotion coordinators and supported management to produce and execute live events and prize fulfillment on behalf of station, clients and partners based on shared revenue, ratings, and marketing goals • Worked with sales to exceed goals and achieve ‘Best Year Ever’ in revenue, and with programming to reach #1 Arbitron ratings position in key demographic areas on a consistent and annual basis • Created and implemented inaugural, annual Double Your Salary on-air and direct mail marketing campaign • Coordinated successful signature events such as RadioNow’s Santa Slam, 97.1 SkyConcert, and CarmelFest• Selected for Emmis Pilot Mentoring program supporting and training promotions staff in top U.S. markets• Promoted to Cluster Promotions Director working as lead contact on behalf of Emmis Communications Corporate Headquarters with partners such as WISH TV, The Indiana Pacers/Fever, Indiana State Fair, Indy 500 and organizations such as The March of Dimes, The American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Planned, organized, and executed promotions and events for RadioNOW 93.1, 97.1 WENS, B105.7 and WIBC.• Coordinated, executed, and recapped promotional details for events, on-air and online campaigns for programming and sales departments • Ensured all events and campaigns exceeded expectations of management, clients, and listeners• Created premium branded promotional items, managed on air giveaway and promotional inventory and wrote copy for on air and online contesting • Promoted from part-time Promotions Coordinator to full-time Promotions Assistant in 2003