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As a senior consultant in BerryDunn’s Parks, Recreation, Libraries Practice, I help local governments better serve their communities through a variety of strategic planning initiatives. With 30+ years of professional experience at all levels of government, I have acquired subject matter expertise in cultural affairs, community engagement, policy.

Westminster, Colorado, United States

Following a promotion and departmental reorganization, assumed leadership of all cultural initiatives citywide, including public art, historic preservation, and cultural events. Led the creation and adoption of the city’s inaugural arts and culture master plan.

Westminster, Colorado

Managed and led a growing team of marketing, graphic design, and event professionals tasked with developing and executing marketing strategies to promote City of Westminster recreation facilities, programs, and special events. Accomplishments during my tenure included increasing special event revenues from $35K to more than $300K; expanding event.

Brighton, Colorado

Coordinated internal and external communications for Adams County government. Developed strategic communication plans; developed and tracked performance measures; provided content and art direction for all publications and other creative collateral; provided proactive media relations and issues management; oversaw digital content (intranet, internet, and.

Served as media spokesperson for the City of Wilmington. Wrote and disseminated press releases and media advisories as well as personal correspondence from the Mayor. Helped launch major policy initiatives (e.g. Delaware’s first single-stream, curbside recycling program) and tracked legislation. Planned and organized media events and news conferences..

Wilmington, DE

Created, organized, and produced the Fringe Wilmington Festival—Delaware’s annual celebration of unconventional and experimental art. Designed the financial and logistical structure of the festival; assembled an advisory committee comprised of art administrators from over 30 arts organizations and artists; maintained a database of festival applicants and.

Dover, Delaware

Served as media spokesperson for the Delaware Forest Service. Wrote and disseminated press releases and media alerts. Planned and organized media events and press conferences. Coordinated annual educational programs, including Smokey Bear visits (grades K-1) and Arbor Day activities (grades K-5). Wrote, videotaped, and edited educational and marketing.

Media, PA

Developed image-building materials and initiated publicity programs for non-profit, human services organization. Wrote copy for all internal and external communications, including newsletters, brochures, annual reports, advertisements, press releases, media advisories, and public service announcements. Researched, scripted, and directed the in-house.

Philadelphia, PA

Member of a six-person team responsible for writing all marketing-related materials for internationally renowned medical textbook publisher. Wrote back cover copy, catalogs, direct mail brochures, space ads, product information sheets, and marketing letters. Developed themes for advertising campaigns. Monitored the progress of advertising projects to meet.

Newark, DE

Developed and implemented yearly marketing plan for large medical practice. Wrote and designed display ads, press releases, radio spots, speeches, and patient information pamphlets. Also served as communications liaison between Eye Care of Delaware and The Eye Care Network, a group of independent optometrists in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New.