- Amplify nonprofit stories to boost community engagement and meet deliverables.- Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned with nonprofit goals.- Manage digital marketing efforts, including social media, email campaigns, and content creation.- Coordinate projects to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials and content.- Track and analyze campaign performance to optimize results.

My marketing and design background, attention to detail, technical proficiency, and project management expertise make me a great partner for your graphic and production design needs. I enjoy working independently or collaborating with a team and excel in projects requiring organization and creative and technical problem-solving. I would be excited to contribute my skills and experience to your team and help drive your projects' success.

• Spearheaded membership growth and development initiatives for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, the Illinois Milk Producers Association, and the Illinois Farm Bureau Local Farm and Food Program.• Managed all print and digital communications for Affiliate Associations across multiple platforms, overseeing two external websites and three affiliate Facebook pages.• Coordinated and executed annual conferences and industry events, including the Illinois Specialty Crop Conference and the Live Local Food System Development Conference. Led promotion and communication efforts including marketing plans, conference branding, program guides, and digital communications. • Provided virtual and in-person workshops on topics such as Food Safety, Quick Books, and E-commerce Platforms.• Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop and establish the Farm to Food Bank Program, driving community engagement and food security initiatives.• Engaged members on policy reform and advocacy issues related to local food, including H2A Labor Programs and SNAP Programming.

• Developed, coordinated, and implemented marketing plans, campaigns, and strategies for the Governmental Affairs and Commodities Division.• Direct supervisor for two marketing team leads, including hiring, training, support, creative direction, and performance feedback. • Managed four Illinois Farm Bureau Regional Ad Groups. Responsibilities included:- Managed yearly proposals, budgets, and contracts.- Monthly communication with committee members.- Implemented year-long marketing campaigns.- Analyzed and reported campaign results.- Presented proposals, updates, and results at committee meetings.• Wrote, edited, and managed content needed and facilitated the routing process for corporate campaign creatives on different communication channels to multiple audiences. Content examples included:- Print advertising pieces.- Video and radio scripts.- Web content.- Social media content.• Managed and implemented social media campaigns. Worked alongside the Illinois Farm Bureau Social Media Manager to develop targeted, result-driven social media plans.

• Lead graphic designer responsible for Illinois Farm Bureau campaign materials, including but not limited to print materials, web page development, and digital graphics. • Provided critical thinking and design for special projects within the family of companies, including the Illinois Farm Bureau Brand. • Coordinated requests from more than 80 County Farm Bureau offices for large and small jobs. Responsibilities included designing materials and managing project timelines, budgets, vendor selection, and vendor management.

• Art Director for an award-winning full-service marketing agency, providing strategic leadership, training, and design direction to a team of three marketing professionals while maintaining client relationships.

• Attended project planning meetings and press checks. • Designed marketing print pieces and the company website.

• Hired, scheduled, trained, and supervised all aspects of design and graphics. • Attended daily meetings to discuss graphic design requests. • Layout and typeset the news, sports, and features pages, meeting nightly deadlines.