Providing review of existing programs, developing and implementing new strategies for sales, marketing, special events and management. Multi-talented professional with proven abilities to successfully represent companies to executive-level decision makers, and lead sales, marketing and administrative staff. Broad-based background at privately held and publicly-owned companies, in management, agency and business ownership roles. Experienced in multi-million dollar transactions, publishing (print + interactive / online media), financial services and real estate industries, with Master’s Degree. Business responsibilities have included Associate Publisher / Co-Owner at two Chicago area business publications, Director of Marketing for the Midwest branch of a $30 billion international bank and for a locally-owned community bank, sales and management capacities at Pioneer Press / Chicago Sun-Times News Group, plus financial and managerial roles at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. and KPMG Peat Marwick. ▪ Track record of success in new business development, sales and marketing management, buying and selling media, planning and implementing promotional campaigns, creating new profitable programs, product/service enhancements, public relations and special events.▪ Builds long-term relationships through ongoing active involvement in professional and civic activities. ▪ Strengths include creativity with strong leadership, team building, training and supervisory abilities. Nonprofit service has included: Board of Directors, Marketing Committee, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center; Boards for Sales and Marketing Council - Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC), Nonprofit Financial Center, America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago. Appointed and served as Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Campaign Chair for Greater Chicago Israel Bonds and on Inaugural Committee of Chicago Association of Realtors. Member ASCAP and Illinois CPA Society.