Ahh, so much experience, so little space on a resume. I’ve tried to include it all, however, the reality is I may have left out some of the day-to-day items. It’s safe to say that if it’s an executive function required for running a business or non-profit, I’ve done it!

Marketing/Communications/PR

Developed strategies and timelines for marketing and public relations campaigns

Fostered relationships with media, sponsors, vendors, and community representatives

Liaised with online, print, and broadcast media to promote events as well as pitch unique coverage angles

Cultivated collaborative relationships with complementing community organizations

Recruited and managed marketing volunteers and interns

Produced promotional and communications pieces including ads, newsletters, eblasts, postcards, brochures, and videos

Drafted and/or edited all internal and external communications tools

Managed existing website and collaborated on redesigns to meet growing organizational needs

Managed social media channels

Publishing

Oversaw creative and editorial departments as well as all aspects of operations, HR, and accounting

Collaborated with organizations as well as staff/freelance teams on articles and events for both print and online

Managed content development with a team of writers, photographers and production staff

Edited monthly magazine of 64-156 pages as well as daily updates to online content

Developed proprietary database systems for the magazine

Designed website and supervised development of proprietary CMS

Integrated social media channels

Coordinated regular collaborative meetings between all departments

Developed advertising strategic plan, worked directly with sales team to implement

Planned community events with clients and philanthropic organizations

Managed mailing lists as well as distribution channels

Managed multiple public relations campaigns

Event Planning

Collaborated with committees and chairs to develop creative event themes

Assisted with negotiations for space contracts and booked event space, arranged food and beverage, ordered supplies and audiovisual equipment, made travel arrangements, ordered event signs, and ensured appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet event expectations

Served as liaison with vendors on event-related matters

Booked models, hair/makeup, and wardrobe for fashion show events

Assisted with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary

Prepare nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc

Assisted with preparing budgets and provided periodic progress reports for each event project

Tracked event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting

Coordinated follow up and fulfillment with vendors, donors, volunteers and attendees

Implemented PR campaign with print, broadcast, and social media channels

Arts Education

Visual arts instructor grades K-12.

Helped develop new curriculum based on community needs for Lux Art Institute.

Operations

Managed staff of 10 plus a freelance team of over 50

Developed and implemented long- and short-term goals for operational success and fiscal growth

Oversaw overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls

Coordinated regular interdepartmental meetings to maintain productive communication and workflow

Improved the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of company’s mission—specifically better reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning

Sourced and interviewed all potential candidates for new hire

Managed payroll, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits, in conjunction with an outside payroll company

Researched and developed employee benefits plan including health insurance, HSA, and 401K

Managed A/P and A/R in conjunction with accountant and CPA for reconciling monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax related requirements.

Problem-solved computer, software, printer, and network issues

Served as primary liaison to legal counsel

Oversaw organizational insurance policies