Experience

National Headache Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director Of Communications and Marketing

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  -Responsible for increasing the visibility of the National Headache Foundation and raising awareness for the 40 million Americans living with migraine disease and headache disorders.-Develop and maintain strong media relationships, pitching, and incoming press inquiries.-Responsible for NHF's website, online and social media content.-Produce weekly audio/video podcast.-Responsible for graphic design, print and digital ads, invitations, exhibition signage, and educational brochures.-Manage the strategic development and implementation of communication initiatives.-Responsible for the digital newsletter and communications with the member database.-Create and maintain an editorial calendar to strategically plan and execute timely and relevant communications.-Participate in various industry conferences and exhibits.



Pintamology

• Founder and Creative Director

  • May 2017 - Present

  • Creator and designer of online retail and wholesale jewelry business utilizing superior strategic and creative skills.• Ensure successful design, implementation and operations of website on Squarespace.• Market new products with engaging social media, email and web content.• Manage all customer service and vendor relationships. • Creator and designer of online retail and wholesale jewelry business utilizing superior strategic and creative skills.• Ensure successful design, implementation and operations of website on Squarespace.• Market new products with engaging social media, email and web content.• Manage all customer service and vendor relationships.



The Church of the Holy Spirit

• Director of Communications

  • Feb 2015 - May 2017



Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce

• Communication Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2015



Self-Employed

• Collage Artist

  • 1994 - Feb 2015



Linda Summerfield Crispell Fun Vintage Style

• Designer

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2012



Concordia International School Shanghai

• China
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• PSO Board H.S. Vice President

  • May 2011 - May 2012



Ravinia School

• Chairperson Social and Hospitality Committee

  • 2006 - 2008



Kohl Children's Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Women's Board

  • 1999 - 2000



Chicago Opera Theater

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events and Tickets Sales

  • 1986 - 1989



Bacon's Clipping Bureau

• Reader/Supervisor

  • 1986 - 1988