Experience

Sound Community Services, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Position Overview: The Communications Manager reports to the CEO and assumes strategic role in the brand reputation of Sound Community Services. The manager is responsible for cultivating and executing fundraising opportunities, internal and external communications, and media engagement for the organization. Primary Job Responsibilities: Marketing/Communications: • Lead internal and external communications efforts by extracting agency, client, program and staffing highlights to be used in multitude of communication vehicles to support brand development and fundraising efforts. • Serve as the organization’s editor, brand reputation manager, content writer and gatekeeper for publications, newsletters, social media posts, and other publicity facing documents. • Manage media relations and maximize positive media opportunities. • Oversee content and design development of all Sound Community Services marketing such as website, newsletters, press releases, email announcements, videos, photos, etc. Fundraising: • Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for unrestricted donations – with plans to grow in the next two years through corporate, individual, foundations, and grant funding. • Partner with CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors to deepen existing donor relationships and cultivate new supporters. • Evaluate and drive the use of technology funding vehicles, including social media and electronic donation platforms. • Plane and evaluate fundraising strategies for the future based on the agency’s financial needs. Management: • Cultivate, develop, and lead a high-caliber collaborative team utilizing internal leaders in the agency. • Exemplify the agency’s mission, vision and core values. • Foster transparent and collaborative relationships with all divisions in the agency. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. Show less



Hartford HealthCare at Home Center for Hospice Care

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Events Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2020

  Responsible for planning, implementing, executing, and evaluating fund-raising and friend-raising events for the Center of Hospice Care including annual major events, organize and track donors and prospects for events, outreach, and other communications. • Coordinate all logistics of events, evaluate, and expand fundraising/special events under the direction of the Vice President. • Ensure fund-raising and friend-raising events meet their goals. • Solicit sponsorship's and donations for events and steward those donors. • Recruit, develop, and direct fundraising volunteers and committees. • Provide input, implement and track event budgets. Maintain accurate and complete financial records for each event. • Serve as the organization’s communications contact for developing and dispersing news release, e-blasts, swag/merchandise, and social media/web posts. • Work with the community to encourage third party events. • Assist staff and volunteers with any internal or in-house gatherings/events. • Work with the Vice President to establish and implement monthly communications schedule that incorporates all outlets. • Assist the Stewardship committee and coordinate the activities for the committee. • Assist Vice President in the planning the annual budget for the development department. • Assist in annually evaluating the effectiveness of all development programs with the Vice President. • Provide donor assistance and handle inquiries from donors, volunteers, and the general public as needed (backup to Database Coordinator). • With guidance from the Vice President create, track, and implement communications with donors and prospects including invitations to events, thank - you letters, etc. Show less



Arrow Paper Party Rental

• New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

• Wedding and Event Rental Consultant

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2017

  • Assess client needs to create rental orders that fit their events • Advise clients on space management with both fixed venues and tents using a computer generated layout • Make additional recommendation to enhance the client and guest experience and increase sales • Increased sales by designing table displays to create a better showroom atmosphere. • Perform clerical duties including answering telephone lines, scheduling appointments, interacting with customers, organizing, filing, copying and answering customer emails • Administrates purchasing and receiving • Supervise staff including assigning and scheduling to meet business objectives • Help maintain company blog and Facebook page • Knowledge of catering equipment and industry trends • Attend Chamber of Commerce, Young Professional & International Social Events Society events to help promote business Show less



Hot Flashes Boutique

• Retail Sales Clerk & Manager

  • 2003 - 2007



Heads Above The Rest

• Receptionist

  • 2002 - 2003