Responsible for generating press releases to local media, producing newsletters and customized communications to Members and Parents.Responsible for all aspects of annual giving campaign, grant writing and donor cultivation activities.

Provided volunteer direction, event management and strategic support for the 2009 Island Creek Oyster Festival attracting over 3,000 guests to Duxbury Beach for a day of gourmet tastings from area chefs, unbelievable oysters and non stop hospitality and entertainment.

Responsible for all aspects of managing and executing the annual Winter Juried Show, including inviting over 550 artists to submit work, recruiting 80 volunteers to assist with registration, coordination, judging day and hanging artwork. Also recruited five highly respected judges to jury submitted work. In addition soliciting sponsors and underwriters for the registration, opening gala, award winners and 11 week exhibit.Responsible for developing a 12 month Communications Plan and all materials & benefits for executing a Membership drive.Responsible for managing all aspects of the MidSummer Show reaching current members of all ages, recruiting volunteers and highly respected judges and soliciting sponsors and underwriters of the event.

Provided overall leadership and strategic direction of Development and Communications activities to Staff and Board managing annual fund of $940,000.Managed the foundation grant writing process. Designed, managed and executed all special events.Managed all communication activities via media, website and email to showcase special stories and promote upcoming events.Solicited gifts from foundations, corporations and individual donors for Capital and Annual campaigns.Worked with Development Coordinator to record and track gifts and volunteers through Raisers Edge database.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the Boston Heart Walk ($1.1 million annually) including but not limited to sponsorship solicitations, recruiting two high profile Chair appointments and C-level Executives to mobilize over 5,500 employees, friends and survivors to volunteer, fundraise and participate in the Boston Heart Walk.

Led New Business Program soliciting pharmaceutical companies. Designed tailored consumer healthcare programs for Wyeth, Novartis, Merck & Co, Procter & Gamble, Aventis and Roche Diagnostics. Coordinated and attended regular Plan of Action meetings, trade shows, and professional conferences with Clients in an effort to refine strategies and enhance the value of our programs.Authored and implemented training programs for “Understanding our Brand” and “Our Public Face” for a health clinic in Giant Food Stores (subsidiary of AHOLD)Designed proprietary conversion process, from creating a desire to participate in a program, identifying those at risk, and in need of a follow up visit with their Healthcare ProviderLed all large events, including trade shows and NASCAR events, assembling teams of up to 20 healthcare professionals and 15 support staff to coordinate on-site events delivering health screening services to up to 1,000 participants per day.