Manage and direct production team: editorial, creative and sales staffWrite, edit and photograph for print edition and web contentBuilt publishing business from conception to reality through long- and short-term strategic planningContinue to build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations and other target audiences to brand identity throughout the United StatesManage corporation budgetsKnowledge of QuickBooksIncrease print and online circulation each yearExpanded print distribution from one city to four states within 18 monthsSocial Media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Marketing Consultant, Grant Writer, Freelance Writing and Editing

Member of Financial Resource Development Team who will engage with people -- of all ages and backgrounds -- whose values and goals meet the mission of the Memphis Jewish Federation to connect and care for the Jewish community in Memphis, Israel and around the world.

I organized the financial books through Quickbooks accounting system developing an easy billing system. I developed membership, sponsors and volunteers through social media including a new email newsletter, facebook, twitter and through other marketing avenues. I wrote press releases, wrote copy and researched images to updated educational exhibition for the Annual Israel Festival. Worked with food and other vendors to help promote and draw attendees to the festival. Developed Website material to stay current.

I wrote press releases about all upcoming events to send to local media outlets. Kept board and membership up-to-date on all local press coverage.

2002 - 2005Director of Marketing and ProgramsJewish Foundation of MemphisResearched, planned and implemented strategic marketing for philanthropic programs resulting in Legacy Society membership of 100 in first yearDeveloped and maintained donor relations through Legacy Society recordingPlanned and implemented professional advisory seminars increasing attendance each yearBoard liaison to marketing and program committees helping to increase attendance at mother/ daughter evening to more than 300 and luncheons to 50 attendeesCommunity liaison for youth in philanthropy initiative building membership to 100 in second yearSuccessful grant writing, two of three resulting in $50,000 for senior needs program and $10,000 for HillelWrote press releases, family histories, newsletter, annual report, photography of events/ families

Responsible for event, education and general visitor marketing and public relations and media buying

International Paper/Baker DonelsonResearched, planned and created Internal Communications Plan for Employee Recognition Program resulting in several components used and later reviewed to revise.Served as member of Corporate Communication Task Force to investigate a corporate-wide employee recognition systemResponsible for media clippings