Marlene Wright Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn

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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Responsible for developing marketing strategies and tactics, and executing business-driven marketing programs that increased participation and sponsorship revenue.• Directed all written collateral, including press releases, news articles, advertising, brochures and monthly electronic newsletter.• Served as key contact for all media contacts, sponsor organizations and vendors including creative agencies and media outlets.• Defined and managed the overall communications strategy for Twin Cities In Motion, including paid media.• Led effort and implemented the marketing, advertising and promotion for all events and programs.• Oversaw the design and artwork for all merchandise and participant apparel.• Managed administration of volunteer-based Marketing and Merchandise Committees.• Served as a key member of the event execution team.• Managed operating budget and deliverables for the Marketing & Media Department.

• Wrote and produced all marketing & communication pieces such as the annual report, newsletters, press releases, capital campaign brochures and other materials as needed.• Assisted in the planning and coordination of annual fundraising events such as the Fall Gala, Kids in the City, Knicker Open Golf Tournament, Twins Celebrity Waiter Dinner, as well as all holiday and other charitable initiatives.• Established and developed partnerships with potential corporate and individual donors.• Oversaw the creation, planning, implementation and updating of the website.• Designed and implemented strategies to increase funding from a wide variety of sources including strategic marketing.• Served as a representative of the Clubs at a number of community and corporate events.• Served as key contact for all members of the media.• Provided public relations and communications support to all departments.• Managed operating budget for the Marketing Department.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Directed all aspects of the Community Relations Department’s role as it relates to the needs of the Wild’s Marketing Department, Corporate Sales, Ticket Sales and Service, Hockey Operations, 10,000 Rinks Foundation, as well as the general public.• Coordinated corporate and community appearance requests for the Wild players, coaches, staff, as well as Karyn Bye Dietz and Neal Broten. • Handled all donations and charitable giving for Minnesota Sports and Entertainment.• Responsible for the creation, implementation and execution of the Wild About Reading Program throughout the state of Minnesota. • Coordinated game night events and promotions relating to Community Relation programs. • Created, planned and executed high profile events & fundraisers such as Wild Skills event, Wells Fargo Wild Road Tour, Kids Club events, Game day rallies, Face-off luncheon, Wild Fishing Tournament, and Celebrity Waiter dinner.• Coordinated Wild staff volunteer opportunities with local charities and schools, and assist players and wives with their individual chairitable efforts. • Worked closely with NHL to execute local market charitable events and initiatives and serve on the NHL’s Community Relations Advisory Board.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Bsba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta

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