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Norwalk, Ohio, United States

Sandusky, Ohio

Establishes relationships with businesses, entrepreneurs and community partners in an effort to facilitate existing business growth and new business development.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Managed budget, operations, and staff of 40,000 sq ft facility serving over 3,000 individuals on a monthly basis-Served as facilitator representing the Lead Agency in THRIVE! Southern Lorain County (a United Way community collaborative)-Completed comprehensive training in the Model for Improvement by subject matter experts Sandy and Byron Murray of Corporate Transformation Concepts learning about data for improvement, organizational planning, organizational improvement skills, and leadership development

North East Ohio

In this position I was responsible for managing all of the organization's marketing content, ensuring quality information dissemination, and driving consumer engagement.-Oversaw Media Placement and Digital Marketing Budgets-Built and maintain yearly advertising schedule for online, electronic, and print advertising-Managed all public relations activities-maintain media list, write and distribute press releases, served as organization’s point of contact for all inquiries-Directed organization’s content marketing efforts through story lines, blogs, events, business listings, etc.-Managed website content creation, input, and updating (for site with over 80,000 unique visitors/year)-Maintained relationship with web design team to ensure full-time functionality, and seamless user experience-Developed and distributed engaging and creative material among 8 social media channels-Analyzed effectiveness of marketing plans using Google Analytics, Sprout Social, and publisher reporting

-Liaised with MLB to promote, market and conduct 10 league-wide initiatives in the Miami market-Planned community service projects totaling over 20,000 hours served in 2.5 years with a corps of 220 volunteers-Built relationships with 90 unique non-profit organizations in the tri-county area-Designed the organization's first alumni database, piloting alumni engagement program and newsletter-Planned first ever Global Youth Service Day for 35 Marlins RBI participants which has grown to 270 volunteers in 2015-Developed programming to fulfill players' visions for customized initiatives at Marlins home games (4 programs/week, 20-week home season)-Managed schedules and arranged for call times to be met with entire 40-man roster, coaching staff, and alumni during Marlins Ayudan Week-Contributed regularly to the Miami Marlins' Beyond the Ballpark blog-Managed programming, scheduling, and execution of semester-based Career Workshop Series which impacted 703 student-participants-Customized Career Workshop Series for external non-profit organizations reaching an additional 215 students-Researched, tested, and selected vendor to launch web-based literacy program for 30 students in four schools-Tracked, recorded, and analyzed data from Marlins Ayudan School Partnership Program for presentation to school board and participating schools

-Developed programming to fulfill players'​ visions for customized initiatives at Marlins home games (4 programs/week, 20-week home season)-Liaised with MLB to promote, market and conduct 10 league-wide initiatives in the Miami market-Designed the organization's first alumni database, piloting alumni engagement program and newsletter

Miami, Fl

-Planned first ever Global Youth Service Day for 35 Marlins RBI participants which has grown to 270 volunteers in 2015-Managed schedules and arranged for call times to be met with entire 40-man roster, coaching staff, and alumni during Marlins Ayudan Week-Contributed regularly to the Miami Marlins'​ Beyond the Ballpark blog (http://beyondtheballpark.mlblogs.com/)

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Developed over 70 custom sales decks for presentation to potential sponsors- Researched Industry segments to encounter potential sponsors- Initiated contact and maintained communication with over 100 public figures for a charitable donation/complimentary ticket program

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

-Oversaw staff of 8 Federal Workstudy Students-Planned BUCWalking Challenge closing luncheon and awards ceremony for over 70 guests-Promoted wellness events through print, web, and interactive marketing

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

-Coordinated game day promotions, events, and media for 21 home basketball games-Managed season’s promotional budget of $1,500

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Recruited fans at Training Camp resulting in a 59% increase in Kids Club members vs.Training Camp 2009-Prepared Presidents’ Luncheon for over 100 chapters of the Browns Backers Worldwide

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Managed toll-free line for all promotional inquiries-Created detailed itineraries for all participants in promotional video shooting for threedifferent locations

Ms, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder and Leader of Women on the Run

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Communication

Activities and Societies: Varsity cross country and track and field

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