Experience

Benton House

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations Director

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Support marketing and promotion of all Kansas City-area Benton House properties; facilitate workshops and presentations for caregivers and family of elders searching for resources to enhance their quality of life and connections to others.



Norterre Healthy Living Community

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Development Director

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Liberty, Missouri Connecting community, companies and families to health, wellness and active living.



McCrite Plaza

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2017

  1201 NW Tullison Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116 I help guide residents into Briarcliff's new senior community of luxurious independent and assisted living apartment homes.



Saint Luke's Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing and Business Development

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2014

  Kansas City, Missouri Area As a member of the Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice team, I guide the creation and development of successful marketing and public relations strategies. I strengthen relationships and create new partnerships with referral agencies and health organizations to expand awareness and use of Saint Luke's Hospice services. I help increase the team's visibility and foster greater appreciation of how it helps patients and families face end of life transitions with grace, dignity and compassion.



Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

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

• Investor Relations Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  Kansas City, Missouri Area What better place could there be than the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce to connect our region's people and businesses to help them accomplish their goals? My role is to meet and recruit new businesses into our Chamber. I apply every skill I've honed over the past 20 years: communications, marketing, consultative sales and business development.



Smith Personal Development

• VP of Sabbatical Enrichment

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  The dream job. Everyone should be so lucky to have it for a few months. I took a leave of absence from the business world to enjoy my family and my life. I helped friends write and market their books. I did some freelance writing for former employers and colleagues. I made meals at home. I caught up with friends over coffee and wine. I sent greeting cards. I walked the dogs. I volunteered for my kids' school and music activities and for our church. My sabbatical taught me that what I was doing… Show more The dream job. Everyone should be so lucky to have it for a few months. I took a leave of absence from the business world to enjoy my family and my life. I helped friends write and market their books. I did some freelance writing for former employers and colleagues. I made meals at home. I caught up with friends over coffee and wine. I sent greeting cards. I walked the dogs. I volunteered for my kids' school and music activities and for our church. My sabbatical taught me that what I was doing - writing, volunteering, socializing, loving my family and friends - was my natural gift and vocation. I realized that I truly am a connector. Want to get to know yourself and your place in the world? Take a sabbatical. Show less



Proffer Productions

• Entertainment Providers

• Director of Client Development

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Tripled firm’s prospect database via personal networking and sales cultivation while consulting on development and targeted use of marketing and social media. Increased exposure to referral agencies, resulting in new sales and long-term potential.



American Century Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Program Manager

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2008

  * Provided strategic communications counsel to senior leadership for creation and delivery of employee communications. * Partnered with sales leaders, financial analysts and market research teams to translate and deliver business information that enhanced employee business literacy and engagement. * Created, launched and coordinated an award-winning employee forum that encouraged open dialog and cross-corporate collaboration among employees, senior leaders and subject matter… Show more * Provided strategic communications counsel to senior leadership for creation and delivery of employee communications. * Partnered with sales leaders, financial analysts and market research teams to translate and deliver business information that enhanced employee business literacy and engagement. * Created, launched and coordinated an award-winning employee forum that encouraged open dialog and cross-corporate collaboration among employees, senior leaders and subject matter experts. * Collaborated with HR professionals to create and deliver an award-winning employee business knowledge program that measurably improved individual understanding of the company's priorities and business model. * Wrote and edited regular employee communication for publication via print and intranet. Show less



Hallmark Cards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Editor and Communications Strategist

  • 1995 - 2000

  • Edited monthly print publication distributed to 15,000 employees in mass channel sales force • Communication consultant to the IT division in support of major reorganization and Y2K efforts • Coordinated monthly CEO Forums, including pre-meeting summarization of employee concerns and post-meeting evaluation of concerns and action steps • Contributed copy for all retailer and employee publications created in the business communications department

• Publications and Public Relations Specialist

  • 1991 - 1995

  • Edited bi-monthly print publication distributed to 10,000 office workers, shoppers and hotel guests • Edited bi-monthly newsletter for preferred customers • Copy writer for promotional brochures and collateral • Worked with local media as public relations spokesperson

• Human Resources Specialist

  • 1990 - 1991

  • Assisted 200 employees in the manufacturing engineering, purchasing and materials supply and control with employee concerns including personal benefits, new-hires and job changes