I develop integrated marketing plans for local businesses and advertising agencies, helping them reach their desired outcome with ease.

- Organized and initiated first annual fundraising event and silent auction. Developed overall concept, oversaw design of invitations, location, catering, set-up, auction item solicitation and sponsorships. - Secure placement in statewide media publications to promote annual open houses and lottery drawings for school admission. As a result, the number of applicants tripled in fall of 2013, and attendance at open houses have doubled, year over year. - Designed and authored an in-depth sponsorship package to garner financial support from local businesses. Established benefit levels and developed creative opportunities to cross promote businesses at school events, in promotional literature and on website. - As part of design team, developed and introduced first parent/employee handbooks to establish policy guidelines and adhere to state regulations.- Oversee annual catalog fundraiser, including student/parent coordination, financial accounting and product delivery/tracking. In 2013, efforts raised over $1,500.- Solicit meetings with local businesses and community organizations to request financial support for purchase of new school bus, funding of student field trips and hiring of additional ed-tech position. To date, in 2013/2014 fiscal school year, over $6,000 raised in private funding.- Currently coordinating first annual Celebration of Learning Community BBQ, featuring Rick Charette. Goal is to raise $5,000 in funding to support the expansion of school rooms to accommodate an additional 30 new students.

- Worked closely with local professionals and volunteers to plan the non-profit’s open house with the goal of increasing membership. Increased attendance to the 2009 open house by 25% over the previous year.- Authored and distributed statewide media advisory and press release. Received coverage on two local television networks and in The Portland Press Herald, resulting in expanded awareness of the non-profit organization, statewide.-Designed and assembled brochures for new members.

- Assisted in the development of a customer database for SAWLEX, a logging industry trade show held in 2005; continuously maintained and updated information.- Logistical support for trade show participants including hotel and travel accommodations, show book management and show orders.- Created gift baskets for venders who exhibited at trade shows.- Designed and coordinated mailing of thank you gifts; mailed to customers.- Prepared data from trade shows for final analysis and review. - Developed customer contact lists. Personally called customers to invite them to attend the Commercial Marine Expo in 2010.- Authored and designed both print and digital invitation for Commercial Marine Expo.

- Worked closely with team of volunteers to help coordinate and execute the following activities and events during weekend long festivities: silent auction, boat races, picnic and opening night gala. - Secured auction items for inclusion in silent auction. Efforts raised over $30,000.- Coordinated and secured entertainment, food, games and prizes. - Developed media plan, marketing materials and oversaw print ad design.- Authored and distributed press releases for each of the individual activities.