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Bringing over ten years of communications experience to various industries. Continue to develop skills with continuing education classes from University of Richmond (Social Media for Business), build social media platforms for small business, develop marketing materials for medical business, served on Board of Directors for non profit and helped coordinate public relations, media exposure, as well as event coordination.

Oversees the marketing and communications department at Virginia Association of Realtors. Management of inside and outside marketing resources and team members. Work directly with the CEO other chiefs within the organization as well as Board of Directors and major stakeholders to identify and execute projects. Continue previous duties of Public Relations Director. Key Accomplishments: • Created and managed the first ever annual home sales report for the organization, Pieces of Home. It was used as a template for the National Association of REALTORS® annual report. • Directed focus onto communications for Government Affairs of the association including media outreach, OpEds, new communication pieces to stakeholders, legislators, members, and the public. • Received recognition from the National Association of REALTORS® for efforts.

Direct all public relations efforts focusing on media relations. Directs outreach efforts, community relations, and charitable giving. Creates, edits, and distributes internal communications to governing board, association members, and employees. Manages public policy communication to legislators, media and consumers. Analyses, edits, and distributes data and research communication both internally and externally. Develops and manages financial literacy and mortgage education programs for members and the public.Key Accomplishments:• Re-created Virginia Home Sales report into a simple graphic lead report with clear commentary.• Media placements within first 2 months of employment include three Op/Eds in regional newspapers, Washington Post feature story, articles in support of Homeownership and legislative agenda of VAR as well as broadcast stories. • Manage successful brand reputation.• Partnership with local non profits in support of affordable housing.• Partnership with Governor’s office for Virginia housing data.

Responsible for supporting and elevating the organization’s goals and public image through local, regional and national media, online exposure, events and corporate partnerships while working in tandem with marketing and development departments. Key Accomplishments:• Branding and image management: Created a new and more organized look and concept to all marketing materials, press kit, online brand, and overall public view of organization.• Media relations: Formed relationships with national broadcasting companies, bringing CZC to a national level. Surpassed all goals for reaching donors, volunteers, and camper families. Designed, created, and placed national PSAs across the US. • Lead and launched a national advocacy campaign: Worked with advocacy agency in NYC to create groundbreaking research on grief in America. Followed up research with marketing and press fulfillment materials including online fulfillment piece to the research. Built and maintained relationships with major donors, public figures, corporations, and media in all locations including Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, and Richmond.• Created, designed, planned and promoted major fundraising events in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. NYC ’09 event broke income and attendance records for the organization, and exposed Comfort Zone on a national level to media and future partners and corporations.

Owned and operated a unique firm with a foundation of public relations and non-traditional marketing concepts. Client projects included media relations, business-to-business partnerships, product placement, event exposure, community involvement, brand recognition and social responsibility.

Directed national and local marketing/public relations/advertising efforts. Built relationships with national and local media by writing and sending press releases, keeping consistent presence in the media, and developing creative opportunities for coverage. Positioned the brand in the community through the execution and marketing of local events. Developed and executed an annual marketing plan including national trade shows, sales promotion, business partnerships. Production duties included communication with manufacturers, which included travel to China.

Lead marketing and community relations strategy. Focused on community engagement through in-store events, media relations, strategic partnerships and promotions. Budget management responsibility. Cultivated new opportunities for partnerships, business relationships and promotional visibility within the community to benefit the Barnes & Noble brand. Managed training for new stores and community relations staff

. Duties included event planning, media relations, and managing the calendar of events. Planned, promoted and executed major author events with Nora Roberts, Adrianna Trigiani, David Baldacci, Patricia Cornwell, Maya Angelou and others.Major Partnerships included: Broadway Under the Stars, Richmond Region Reads, Clear; Arts Museum, Virginia Living Magazine, The Richmond Forum, Maymont Foundation, and Virginia Tourism.

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