Oversee and facilitate all aspects of meeting planning from site selection, vendor negotiation, program agenda, event registration, marketing, onsite staffing and post-event reporting. Work on multiple national meetings, large-scale conferences and incentive events for a variety of stakeholders simultaneously. Plan the scope of the program including its time, location and cost. Work in tandem with Meeting Managers to coordinate travel, lodging and expenses for participants traveling in/from events. Direct and advise Destination Marketing Organizations on meeting goals and objectives to ensure the best possible outcome.

Working within Human Resources, disseminate information across an array of channels to engage and retain over 3,500 employees. Plan and execute internal events ranging from 20-3,500 employees. Produce weekly newsletter and photograph events. Shoot, edit and produce video clips and motion graphics for events. Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders. Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications media, such as flyers, weekly newsletter and regular email updates. Responsible for the layout of content & hierarchy of information. Storyboard or translate ideas to a creative team of vendor partners and event designers. Manage an internal communications database of digital assets and previous projects. Deliver department presentation at weekly orientation to 10-50 new employees. Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all media. Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages. Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly. Speak into the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect organizational perception and reputation. Step in to advise senior executives of developments throughout the organization, either face to face or through written communication when needed.

Design advertising and marketing material to promote Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center as a destination for both meetings and leisure travel. Brand liaison between the corporate office and the Opryland/Nashville Property. Implement the standards and campaigns being rolled out brand-wide, as well as reinforce brand initiatives, support all internal departments and develop/design collateral that caters to the specific goals/needs of the Opryland/Nashville Property. Several on-property projects I led were absorbed into the Gaylord Hotels brand thread and implemented across four distinct properties.

Design and production of sales & marketing collateral; layout and design of company websites, conception and execution of advertising and marketing campaigns, event branding, creation of trade show booth signage & graphics, design of direct mail literature, newsletters and internal communication pieces, prepare artwork for print production and/or digital publications; aggressively stay on top of design trends and industry standards, deliver high-end creative while adhering to brand standards.

• Executive Producer for Inside|Out Denver in July 2011.• Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate Inside|Out Global’s mission. • Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across the network’s discreet audiences in collaboration with the Inside|Out Global team and Board of Directors• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo and the IOG website• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and IOG’s website.• Work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Previously as Principal & Creative Director I handled the design and administration of the business including content management, project management, client relations, team management & budget management. I focused on the execution of superior creative and used social media to further enhance my client's brand and client/fan base.As a screenwriter, I ensure that your story is told in a way that impacts people's lives and brings about change. As a Producer, I assemble the best people possible to make sure you get the best possible outcome. I get a group of people together that are far better than myself and I get out of the way.With the use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Email Marketing, etc) I'm able to expand my client's reach and help them stay relevant.

I was one of two full time graphic designers and worked with clients such as Deepak Chopra & Jack Hanna. I worked directly with clients and oversaw projects from concept to execution as well as collaborated with the Birdsong team on packaging, identities, and marketing collateral for clients in the publishing and entertainment industries.

I updated and maintained numerous databases using Excel and Word, created compelling graphics for multiple services a week, directed and produced emotional and impacting story videos. I was instrumental in the overall planning and programming process of several services a week. This position was both administrative and creative.

"Visual Department Team Member": Prepared for holiday set-up by using the art of visual balance utilizing decorations, table settings, and effective product placement; supervised the creative design of the main entrance of the store, enhancing the overall visual impact for customers entering the store.