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Fort Pierce, Fl, United States

Helping St. Lucie County implement its commitment to quality job creation and economic growth by:- Helping job creators start up, relocate, or expand in St. Lucie County- Acting as an advocate and concierge to businesses- Marketing St. Lucie County- Promoting activities that improve the economy and create jobs at all levels- Developing our workforce - the future of economic development in St. Lucie County

As Program Manager for established downtown Main Street program provide leadership, program knowledge, and staff support for historic preservation and economic development initiative. Developed and gained approval for multi-organization downtown promotion partnership, increasing effectiveness and efficiency of downtown marketing and promotions. Working with event coordinator and Promotion Committee oversee annual calendar of over 50 events. Coordinate public-private economic development initiatives. Maintain compliance with Florida Main Street program.

Brought in by Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) as Program Manager for East Stuart Main Street to provide leadership and staff support for this new historic preservation and economic development initiative. In first six weeks in position planned and launched first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Parade. In first six months hired fundraising consultant from National Trust for Historic Preservation, coordinated exhaustive evaluation by four member Resource Team from Florida Main Street program, and implemented first ever strategic planning initiative. New Public Relations initiative has resulted in increased media coverage and positive public awareness for program.Based on proven success in the role, position was expanded to include marketing and special events initiatives in support of the CRA and the Downtown Business Association. Successfully launched DBA's highly popular Facebook site and initiated the CRA's first ever "Meet Me at the USO" historic costume ball - attracting two hundred guests in its first year.In 2010 the CRA's Program Manager position was again expanded and now includes Manager responsibilities for both the East Stuart Main Street program and the 23-year-old Stuart Main Street program as well as ongoing marketing and historic preservation support for the CRA and DBA.

Based on immediate, proven success in role as Program Manager for East Stuart Main Street, the City of Stuart expanded position to include responsibility for marketing and communication initiatives throughout the CRA and city including public relations, advertising, special events and community outreach.

As Program Manager for East Stuart Main Street provide leadership and staff support for historic preservation and economic development initiative. In first six weeks launched first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Parade. In first six months hired fundraising consultant, coordinated exhaustive evaluation by Florida Main Street program, and implemented first ever strategic planning initiative. New Public Relations initiative has increased media coverage and generated positive public awareness.Based on proven success, position expanded to include marketing and special events for the CRA and Downtown Business Association. Launched DBA's highly popular Facebook site and initiated first ever "Meet Me at the USO" historic costume ball - attracting two hundred guests in its first year. In 2010 the position was again expanded and now includes Manager responsibilities for both the East Stuart Main Street program and the 25-year-old Stuart Main Street program as well as ongoing marketing and project support for the CRA and DBA.

Provide copy and design development, strategic planning and project management on a project basis through this virtual agency serving clients in Florida and the eastern United States. Editorial services include research, writing, editing, and placement of public relations, advertorial, and editorial content. Clients include Riverside Bank, Perfect Drive at PGA Village, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, DYMO File, mimio, and Caravan Tours.

Partnered directly with agency founder and president to develop strategic plans, new business proposals and creative concepts. Hiring manager and director for all creative staff, overseeing execution of all materials and writing collateral, point of purchase, advertising, public relations, sales and technical materials. Developed and maintained client, media, and vendor relationships. Responsible for all daily operations during president’s prolonged illness. Accounts including Riverside National Bank, Personnel Plus, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Perfect Drive at PGA Village, Main Street Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Tamlite Lighting, and Heathcote Botanical Gardens.

Provided project management and account coordination for this monthly real estate publication including photographing properties, writing and editing listings, preparing layout mockups, and proofreading publication. Worked with staff to handle publication administration, delivery, and online listings.

Maintained customer relationships, preparing project estimates, responding to inquiries and processing orders. Oversaw daily administrative operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, sales, and payroll taxes. Developed wholesale and retail sales, price lists and catalogs. Supervised horticultural staff in owner’s absence.

As dedicated writer on all Wave Radio and Acoustic Wave Music System technical materials developed award winning visual approach to technical writing of owners guides still in use by this renowned consumer audio manufacturer. Wrote, edited and proofread promotional articles, collateral, point of purchase materials, co-op advertising, and audio visual packaging for consumer, professional, direct, automotive and business-to-business audiences. Provided end-to-end copy development through safety and legal approvals, document translation and proofreading.

Bachelor Of Arts, Emglish - Professional Writing And English - Literature

Activities and Societies: WUSM/WSMU, Women's Center, Torch

B.A., English – Literature/Writing & Communications

Activities and Societies: WUSM/WSMU, Women's Center, TorchAdditional course concentrations in art history, design and women's studies