Manage and design business operations and processes, systems, marketing plan, strategic planning, website, blog, marketing materials, and social media.

The corporation under which I do consulting work, build and manage web sites, blogs, and several online and affiliate internet businesses.

Designed and Developed Operations and Systems for the Online Educational Program, including registration, payment, and all progression through the curriculum to graduation. Designed and developed initial website with complete interaction between the educational and informational/marketing of ILWTI including all company materials and publishing. The International Lymphedema & Wound Care Training Institute (ILWTI) is the only educational pathway to national certification in both wound and lymphedema care and international specialization. ILWTI supports career development and training for wound care and lymphedema specialists to grow and become an instructor assistant, instructor, or faculty member. ILWTI is committed to medical missions and training up leaders who will change the world.

* Management of all aspects of this business including financial planning, sales, purchases, inventory, human resources, delivery, presentation, and growth;* Focus has been on exceptional customer service, superior product quality and design, and exceeding customer expectations. This shop was opened in 1990 is now the only florist shop still operating in this zip code (32940) and is growing steadily despite the current economy;* Ongoing marketing, advertising, and sponsorships have developed a wide range of partnerships in the community with local churches, schools, and businesses; and* Businesswoman of the Year in 2005 and in 2006 – National Award – presented in March, 2007 at a dinner attended by President Bush in Washington, DC.

* Strategic planning of corporate mission and goals and of marketing plan to achieve corporate goals;* Develop new products, as well as enhance and price existing products;* Develop and implement all advertising and targeted marketing campaigns;* Extensive research, tracking and measurement to determine the need for, success and/or continuation of programs. Involves analysis of internal and external data including customer profiling and targeting, competitor products and pricing, demographic and economic forecasts, customer surveys and focus groups;* Company spokesperson for all external communications;* Manage all public relations, including fund-raising activities and special events, press conferences, new product rollouts and award presentations; and* Redesign of logo, collateral materials and web site.I completed my Masters Degree and purchased my current business.

* Manage public relations, including fund-raising activities and special events, press conferences, branch openings, headquarters ground breaking and award presentations;* Develop and implement direct mail and generational marketing programs; * Manage all aspects of monthly statement messages and inserts, including scheduling, creation, targeting and printing; and* Redesign of all collateral materials and web site.I was contacted and offered a management position at Community Educators.

* Designed, wrote and edited flyers, brochures, press releases, programs and newsletter, including artwork and photography;* Managed all publicity for and marketed season productions; and* Trained and supervised a staff of 15 students for box office, house management and publicity.Relocated to Melbourne, FL due to transfer of spouse.

* Researched, wrote and distributed news releases and articles for a wide variety of clients;* Wrote advertising copy, vignettes for radio and television, and copy for messages-on-hold clients; and* Event management for trade shows, conventions, and product rollouts.Relocated to Melbourne, FL due to transfer of spouse.

* Designed, implemented and conducted a three-day training program as well as Employee Orientation in the U.S., England and France – for over 600 employees.* Researched and wrote news releases and articles, company newsletter, speeches;* Managed all aspects of customer and company events worldwide;* Developed media packets and coordinated printing and delivery of collateral materials. Relocated to Dayton, OH due to transfer of spouse. Syncordia was subsequently purchased by MCI and moved to their headquarters in Reston, VA.

* Managed transition from American Stock Exchange to New York Stock Exchange;* Participated in many of the joint ventures, and takeover processes that grew this company from $86million to $285million and moved from a national to an international presence;* Researched and wrote advertising copy, company reports and news releases;* Managed advertising and media relations; * Designed and produced corporate brochures and annual reports; and* Employee and public relations liaison.Reported directly to the CEO and Chairman of the Board who retired in 1992.