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Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Winnetka

Winnetka, Illinois

Online/Social Media/WebsiteManage Winnetkacommunityhouse.org and thewinnetkashow.com.Manage online communications including contact forms, business inquires and calendars. Plan, create and manage email communications including monthly newsletters and targeted marketing emails. Manage mailing lists for WCH, Antiques+Modernism Winnetka, The Fitness Centre and list segments dependent on customer interest. Manage WCH Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Work with Antiques+Modernism Winnetka’s Marketing Firm to implement social media for the show. Design/Posters/Fliers/Program GuideProduce three seasonal program guides each year and promotional material. Wedding/Party/Business RentalsWork with staff to develop plans for marketing facility rentals. Manage, schedule and produce print advertisements, web advertisements and support materials. Manage online advertisements and listings on wedding sitesAnalyze web traffic and online inquiries.Fitness CentreWork with staff to plan marketing initiatives for the Fitness Centre this includes:Seasonal Special OffersPromotional ItemsDisplay AdvertisementsDirect MailTargeted Email MarketingCreate print and online informational and marketing pieces. Special Event/FundraisingWork with the development Department Committee and the Marketing Committee to support fundraising initiatives as needed. Work with the Recreation Staff and Woman’s Board to create print and online marketing materials for events throughout the year, including Antiques+Modernism Winnetka, responsibilities include:Attending planning meetings with committee members and marketing agencyManage direct mail plansDevelop print materialsManage online ticketing and event promotions through web/social mediaCreate and distribute email communications about events.Distribute event information through local online/print calendarsCreation of promotional posters and signsPlan and implement event signageEvent Photography

Deerfield, Il

Responsible for managing the Park District’s online, electronic, mobile and social media marketing efforts. Develop, maintain and evaluate such outlets and content for all departments of the Park District.Plans and manages the Park District’s existing electronic media marketing efforts including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Linked In and monthly e-mail newsletters. • Monitors emerging trends in online and electronic communications, mobile marketing and social media channels. Evaluates, recommends and, when appropriate, develops content for additional channels and platforms. • Maintains content and structure of various Park District websites, and develops strategies for continuous evolution and improvement of the sites in the future.• Graphic design for ads, forms and other publicity, photo/video projects.• Works as an integral part of the IT Department and Communications Department and with other Departments as required, meeting with District staff members as appropriate to provide assistance and information.

Deerfield, Illinois

In addition to coaching and motivating a team of 30 plus swimmers, the day-to-day responsibilities include organizing and running practices, coordinating with other coaches and interacting with both swimmers and parents.

Intern working for the Office of Communications at Carthage College. I developed my Adobe Suite skills and created print and web design work for Carthage College.

In addition to instructing and motivating a team of over one-hundred 6 -18 year olds, the day-to-day responsibilities included organizing and running practices, managing the assistant coaches, and interfacing with parent representatives. I am proud to say the Gators were the 2010 conference champions.