Managing Director, Editor and Associate Publisher of The Connecticut and Rhode Island Beverage Journals, each a state-specific trade magazine and market resource (print/web) for beer, wine and spirit industry professionals, with local and national news, trend stories, people news, brand indexes, product prices and wholesaler listings, offering the largest compilation of local market beverage alcohol brand and pricing information to support the local beverage industry in making sales.In my role, I am responsible for the intertwining levels of company and creative, editorial, content and brand management, quality control, customer and partner relationships, and marketing strategy alongside the management of resources to support that work and future growth including:• Monthly print publication/online production management, publications content planning, writing and editing, photography, managing staff and contractors involved in print and online production• Website manager and editor• Social media channels manager and editor• Developer of stakeholder engagement, messaging and business strategies• Corporate communications management, writing and execution• Brand promotion via strategic sponsorships and industry association relationships• Product development and competitive market adaptations tactics• Advertising sales for revenue growthThe Beverage Journals have been the primary reference resource and connection for industry professionals, beverage buying licensees, wholesalers, and importers since 1949. It is the only state-specific source for providing brand and price listings, legislative and regulatory news, new products and industry trends, as well local news reporting on local people and events.

• Provider of program and project management, brand marketing, communications and media services on term or project basis for private sector and nonprofit organizations in a variety of industries using market expertise and industry experience.• Project development and execution of communications plans including publication management, advertising, marketing and public relations, corporate communications and B to B initiatives.