Began relationship as a weekly volunteer in 2003 then convinced the ED he needed a communications director. Was hired as organization's first Comm. Dir. in 2004. Have loved every single day since then. My job is amazing. I learn something new every day and get to share those discoveries with others.Details:Supervised creation of new website working with an Australian team. To this day they still handle all programming and host our website. (I populate and manage the site content.) www.wrcmn.org (July '09)Currently working with same design team on roll-out of new, mobile-friendly siteInitiated and produced organization's first email marketing program (ehits, templates designed by Aus team)Easiest way to summarize this is that I produce basically everything you see associated with WRC: print, electronic, social media, etc.Using my core belief that your best fundraising comes through education, we've increased personal giving every year for more than 6 years, including during the recession.Sought outside counsel on developing a computer network at WRC and fostered an ongoing relationship with them. Firm has since adopted us as one of their charitable organizations, donating in some years more than $25,000 in technical services free of charge. Sadly, I'm also the in-house IT person (purely by default, no one else knew anything about computers), so I coordinate everything related to computers, printers, copiers, phones. I've rolled out two computer networks, a wifi network and new VOIP phonesCarefully developed and educated a strong social media following by offering education and transparency. Took over management of our front desk volunteers (20-22 people). Recruited new volunteers and established new expectations at the desk as far as communications with clients. Complaints have nearly disappeared since this occurred

I joined the library foundation board because I quite simply believe libraries, even in small towns, should exist. Funding these libraries is a constant challenge in today's environment. While I'm still active with the board, I've become more project based due to my increased workload at WRC.I created the first PR/Communications timeline for the foundation, developed the first full-color campaign letter, coordinated all PR (print and various media channels) for special events, joined other staff members in long-term strategic planning sessions and created the library's first ehits (electronic newsletters).

Volunteer committee member focused on PR/Communications to increase awareness and raise funds for a universally-accessible playground. Managed website, promoted and assisted with special events coordination, fundraising, community integration and awareness campaigns.

Began position as a consultant, since then have been hired and worked on:Oversight of creative and launch of Web site (www.WildBirdStore.com) (2005)Designed and managed initial launch of Ecommerce portion of site (2007)Supervised and implemented roll-out of new branding campain (2007)Schedule, produce and distribute email marketing program (ehits) Redesigned member-based newsletter to a magazine style formatCreated all print and electronic materialsResponsible for maintaining corporate image in all media Miscellaneous ad work including radio spots and print media

Corporate Director of a new department responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent image in print materials, video productions and the corporate Web siteAs member of Communications' Director Team, participated in setting organization's communication goals for five-year $46 million renovation project and Bethesda's 100th anniversary in 2004Hired in-house Web Producer and supervised development of the new corporate Web site; Wrote and edited Bethesda's Corporate Communications Standards ManualInitiated development of marketing plans for videos and workshopsDirected second overhaul of corporate publications since joining Bethesda in 1995Provided electronic pre-press and digital file prep training to staff and in-house print shop personnelCommunicated corporate and departmental goals with staff, and directed plans to accomplish these goals

Promoted to manager position to oversee creation and production of corporate-wide print materialsActed as head of 13-person PR department in director's absenceDetermined presentation of public image as member of PR/Development teamWorked with staff to produce promotional and educational materials including newsletters, brochures, videos and regional marketing toolsAs member of Web Management Team, interviewed and then worked with outside firm in creating new corporate Web site (1999)Responsible for special event coordination and promotion, including educational programs such as National Mental Retardation Awareness Month and corporate-wide Bring Your Child to Work Day

Hired to, as Executive Director termed it, "overhaul and give Bethesda a fresh, new look." As project manager, brought department back onto timeline; established new annual timelines; assigned publications and other promotional materials; assisted staff with design and writing; edited and tracked projects to final stageCoordinated media materials produced by the public relations departmentWrote, designed and launched Bethesda's original Web site (1997)Member of four-person production team responsible for scripting, interviewing, editing and producing corporate videoBudgeted for print materialsRepresented organization at numerous conventions across the nation

Sought this position to gain valuable technical writing experienceProduced marketing materials for both consumers and sales repsManaged client services and tracked projects as the liaison for more than 60 clients in the tri-state area

Cut my teeth on large-scale special event planning, promotion and media. (100,000+ attendees for finals week)Project manager of promotional materials, including informative TV/radio spots and brochuresCoordinated promotional and media efforts of 54 show vendors, culminating in a 12-week national tourCoordinated DCI's largest fund-raising organization, Friends of DCI. Increased income by 28% in my first full-year as program's administratorWorked with corporate sponsors and marketing director to establish sponsorship levels and incentivesEdited, wrote copy for and produced bi-weekly tabloid paper, DCI TodayCoordinated media placement in special newspaper sections in regional and championship host citiesEstablished the first departmental timeline used for annual promotional campaigns