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Canton, Ohio, Us

• Strengthen CMA's commitment to and involvement in our community by engaging diverse audiences centered around the Museum Mission to “educate, excite, and entertain" through the discovery and exploration of art. • Enhance the Museum's role as a cultural cornerstone of Canton and Stark County through creative, dynamic exhibitions of American and related art; growing, reimagining, and sharing our Permanent Collection; and increasing our role in education with inspiring in-school and in-Museum programs.• Ensure broader access to the Museum and to art that helps audiences “connect art to life," including interpretative programs, youth and family events, and digital connections that remove barriers.• Forge partnerships and collaborations with local, regional, and national cultural organizations to increase our impact and extend our reach in our community and beyond. • Develop fundraising, investment, and financial strategies to expand ongoing programming and provide long-term care and growth of the Museum.• Energize Canton, Stark County, and surrounding communities to utilize the Museum as a cultural resource for art that sparks conversations and inspires imaginations.• Team with regional museums and other arts organizations to promote a Northeast Ohio “Arts Corridor” - Massillon, Canton, Akron, Cleveland, and beyond.• Sustain excellence and “best practices” aligned with American Alliance of Museums Accreditation.• Be recognized as a vibrant contributor to cultural tourism and economic growth in Canton and Stark County.

Canton, Ohio, Us

• Created the annual marketing program and promotional materials for exhibitions, events and educational programs. Identified target audiences and crafted strategies to reach audiences. • Executed public relations and related fundraising efforts to elevate the brand in the community and region.• Cultivated and maintained media contacts for press releases and pitches to national media.• Engaged audiences through social networking channels and new Museum website structures to allow efficient interaction.• Positioned CMA membership development / growth efforts with new membership solicitations and events.• Teamed with Development Director to ensure consistency of messages in sponsorship and grant writing, including preparing written and visual components to energize the Museum’s value proposition. • Assisted Curator for installation of exhibits and envisioned exhibition graphics and related materials.

Akron, Oh, Us

Directed Corporate Communications, including public relations and development of marketing communications and branding for the Company’s 16 brands in four business segments throughout North America.• Expanded the role of the Corporate Communications Department to be more consultative in marketing and public relations to decentralized business units.• Led agency personnel, internal marketing and business development teams, in branding, writing, creative and digital design for company website overhauls.• Directed corporate messaging and brand positioning.• Selected and managed all agencies and vendors for marketing communications. • Corporate spokesperson and media manager in all public relations efforts.• Developed long-term strategic operating plans with Executive Officers and business unit teams.• Crafted executive presentations and speeches for multiple audiences.• Planned and implemented social media policies, activities and initiatives throughout the Company.

Akron, Oh, Us

Directed and implemented all Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations and Marketing Communications activities for Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE), an international manufacturing and distribution company. • Led 15 communications service staff in public relations, creative, design and marketing functions for 16 brands.• Spearheaded writing, editing and creative direction with communications specialists and designers and brand marketing groups for all catalogs, ads, presentations, websites, direct mail, packaging and videos.• Executed internal and external marketing, communications and branding programs across the Company’s 16 brands.• Prepared speeches and presentations for Executive Officers for diverse audiences.• Directed Corporate Strategic Plan Development with each business unit leader and team (starting in 2009).• Envisioned and enacted Myers Industries’ first Investor Relations program in 1999; Primary contact for analysts and shareholders.• Developed all investor communications, from annual reports to presentations to news releases and quarterlies.• Scripted and prepared senior management for quarterly conference calls and proxy season voting calls.• Coordinated and delivered successful investor roadshows across North America, bringing new growth driven shareholders to the Company; cultivated and delivered new analyst coverage for the business.• Planned and coordinated all Analyst Days and Shareholder special events.• Established relationships with editors in print and digital media for a “go-to” call list for company news.• Deployed internal communications for intranet and social media platforms to drive business strategy awareness.

Akron, Oh, Us

Directed and implemented all Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations and Marketing Communications activities for Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE), an international manufacturing and distribution company. • Led 15 communications service staff in public relations, creative, design and marketing functions for 16 brands.• Spearheaded writing, editing and creative direction with communications specialists and designers and brand marketing groups for all catalogs, ads, presentations, websites, direct mail, packaging and videos.• Executed internal and external marketing, communications and branding programs across the Company’s 16 brands.• Prepared speeches and presentations for Executive Officers for diverse audiences.• Directed Corporate Strategic Plan Development with each business unit leader and team (starting in 2009).• Envisioned and enacted Myers Industries’ first Investor Relations program in 1999; Primary contact for analysts and shareholders.• Developed all investor communications, from annual reports to presentations to news releases and quarterlies.• Scripted and prepared senior management for quarterly conference calls and proxy season voting calls.• Coordinated and delivered successful investor roadshows across North America, bringing new growth driven shareholders to the Company; cultivated and delivered new analyst coverage for the business.• Planned and coordinated all Analyst Days and Shareholder special events.• Established relationships with editors in print and digital media for a “go-to” call list for company news.• Deployed internal communications for intranet and social media platforms to drive business strategy awareness.

Akron, Oh, Us

Planned and deployed marketing communications programs for the Company's Buckhorn material handling business. Worked with Creative Staff to develop national branding and advertising campaigns, sales materials, web tools and public relations programs to drive profitable growth.

Developed and implemented Public Relations programs for industrial and commercial clients; Managed creative process and branding in line with PR programs.

Akron, Oh, Us

Planned and executed marketing communications and promotional campaigns for the Schools of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.

Developed marketing communications for performing arts programs directed at arts-in-education initiatives. Coordinated with local and national arts organizations for arts education showcases and school programs, including the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts training program.

Ma, Arts Administration

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theology/Theological Studies

Ba, Political Science, Theology, Art History

Semester Exchange, Theology/Theological Studies

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