A Flautist. Perform as duo, trio, quartet with various other instruments for weddings, corporate events, benefits, funerals. Music from Baroque to Contemporary.Private Music Teacher: Flute, Violin, Piano.

Researched carefully targeted potential clients; developed “script” for cold callsHighly successful in obtaining appointments that would lead to obtaining a new clientDeveloped sales materials in compliance with SEC rules and regulations.

Privately owned Marketing, Public & Media Relations firm providing expertise to critical clients in the areas of Market Research, Media & PublicRelations, Publicity, Writing (including grants) and Editing. Worked with CEO's and senior level executives in Cleveland Corporations as well asCivic Leaders locally, statewide and at the federal level. Solicited financial support, developed business plans, designed brochures. Briefedexecutives, dignitaries and celebrities for speaking and special events.Key clients included; , Inc.; Re-Max Traditions; Gateway ConsultingGroup; Hiram College; Interior Design Kay Trimmer; American Portrait Films, and ZBS Industries, Inc.Major accomplishments include the following:Revolutionized the video (and DVD) market by convincing Paramount to reduce video prices for resale vs. rentingDeveloped promotions, solicited and obtained key sponsors such as Delta Airlines and Bonnie Bell CosmeticsResearched and obtained a $750,000 grant for Hiram CollegeArranged local and national publicity for Kay Trimmer. Authored Kay's speeches and served as her ghost writer for a national college textbook chapter.Developed marketing and public relations programs for video producersEdited books for local authorsSpearheaded critical meetings at Federal and State level to generate interest in DigitalHealthCare, Inc., services to eliminate fraud and abuse of the Medicaid system utilizing innovative computer system

Researched projects in cities where Gateway was consulting on public projects.Assessed private, public and corporate civic leaders' support for the projects, and obtained their cooperation and support.

Edited and rewrote "The Key to Peace," a constitutional law school textbook.Created concept, design, copy and photos of Jacobs Field Commemorative Book. Solicited and obtained corporate sponsors and national trade media.Wrote press releases, sales letters, catalog copy, video cover copy.Responsible for national and international licensing of video rights for public performance.Successfully arranged for segment for Peter Jennings.

Produced initial concept, focus, mission statement and business plan.Developed research, obtained funding and served on Board of Directors.Solicited columnists and artists to contribute to the magazine, including Merle Polis and Scott Geller, PhD.Instituted integrated women's events.Hosted 2 radio talk shows introducing interesting jobs and people with emphasis toward women. Obtained sponsorships from corporations for the programs.

Created a successful statewide campaign utilizing outdoor advertising and radio for William Denihan, Director of Ohio Department of Highway Safety.Successfully arranged media coverage (editorial boards, television and radio talk shows) for Thomas Chema, Director of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and for Chairman of National Regulatory Commission.Directed all aspects of sponsorships, photography and celebratory banquet for Swatch World Cup Olympics.Designed and obtained funding for special projects for Visiting Nurse Association, Ronald McDonald House, Culinary Arts Association, Asian Indian Group.Managed a staff of over 20 employees and interns.Contracted with outside vendors, including purchasing media.

Directed media relations, media advisory briefing, press releases and special events.Coordinated all media events with architects, prominent business leaders.Developed talking points&for press conferences.Managed volunteers and events including trade booths.Arranged for weather report by Willard Scott of the "Today" show from Good Time II.