Experience

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  Austen Riggs Center

  • United States
  • Mental Health Care
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Communications Officer

    • Nov 2016 - Present

    The Communications Officer supports the communications function of the Austen Riggs Center through the preparation of communications messages and materials, public relations, and helping to build relationships with external constituents, including media representatives and referral sources. This position oversees and manages major communications projects to ensure that “customers” are satisfied and that their needs and expectations are met. The position serves a critical function in supporting the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of the Center via communications and public relations.

  • Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2016

    Provides professional coordination for marketing and business development projects including content development, special projects (marketing collateral development), coordinates referral luncheons, and staffs various conferences and outreach events. Provides information about Austen Riggs to referring clinicians, inpatient unit staff and other residential treatment centers and will foster relationships with referrers to increase the number of qualified referrals for admission. Additionally, the Coordinator manages a database of referrers, prepares referrer reports, participates in digital marketing endeavors, conducts ARC tours, and acts as a back up in the Admissions Office.

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  Freelance

  • Marketing Consultant

    • Dec 2008 - Dec 2013
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  KB Toys

  • Creative Coordinator

    • Jul 2006 - Dec 2008

    MARKETING• Developed campaigns for promotional and marketing initiatives.• Maintained KB Toys brand consistency in print and online.• Wrote, proofread and edited copy for all KB Toys marketing materials.DESIGN• Designed marketing materials for use in KB Toys stores and online. PROJECT MANAGEM...

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  KB Toys

  • Copywriter

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

    • Wrote copy for all signage, promotions, circulars, newspaper ads and special projects• Proofread and edited all promotional materials• Worked with design team to learn design programs and aesthetics • Expanded scope of responsibilities to include project management

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  KBToys.com & EToys.com

  • Copywriter

    • Jul 2000 - Jan 2004

    • Wrote and edited product descriptions for KBToys.com and EToys.com websites• Categorized products for display on websites• Learned digital photography techniques and image-editing production