Experience

The Buttonwood Tree

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Directors President

  • ‏يونيو 2022 - - الحالي

  The Buttonwood Tree is a performing arts center which offers weekly Open Mic events, as well as live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Music, song, poetry, storytelling, improv, art classes are some of the events we offer. An intimate space with excellent acoustics, we are supported in part by CT Humanities, the City of Middletown Arts Commission, ticket sales, grants, and memberships. We also rely on donations. The Buttonwood Tree is a performing arts center which offers weekly Open Mic events, as well as live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Music, song, poetry, storytelling, improv, art classes are some of the events we offer. An intimate space with excellent acoustics, we are supported in part by CT Humanities, the City of Middletown Arts Commission, ticket sales, grants, and memberships. We also rely on donations.



Ammari Communications LLC

• Founder and Owner

  • ‏أبريل 2021 - - الحالي

  Ammari Communications provides digital communications strategy and management, specializing in women- and minority-owned businesses. We help all kinds of entrepreneurs and small businesses, for those starting second careers, whether because of COVID, or because of a midlife epiphany, we want to help you get your dream off the ground. We are uniquely qualified to help those who are starting out or starting over. Ammari Communications provides digital communications strategy and management, specializing in women- and minority-owned businesses. We help all kinds of entrepreneurs and small businesses, for those starting second careers, whether because of COVID, or because of a midlife epiphany, we want to help you get your dream off the ground. We are uniquely qualified to help those who are starting out or starting over.



Wesleyan University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Relations Associate, Communications Department (Temporary)

  • ‏أغسطس 2022 - ‏ديسمبر 2022

  A member of the Strategic Communications team within the Office of Communications, I assist in creating news and feature content for university platforms, including the news site, The Wesleyan Connection. My work includes sourcing and developing story ideas, writing and editing, and preparing copy for online publication under Wesleyan style guides, strategic thinking about media placement, drafting university messages, and coordinating interview requests. A member of the Strategic Communications team within the Office of Communications, I assist in creating news and feature content for university platforms, including the news site, The Wesleyan Connection. My work includes sourcing and developing story ideas, writing and editing, and preparing copy for online publication under Wesleyan style guides, strategic thinking about media placement, drafting university messages, and coordinating interview requests.



Connecticut Small Business Development Center

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager at CT Small Business Development Center

  • ‏فبراير 2022 - ‏يونيو 2022



MetroHartford Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Marketing Manager

  • ‏مايو 2020 - ‏فبراير 2022

  As Digital Marketing Manager, I create and package content for the MetroHartford Alliance and The Hartford Chamber of Commerce for newsletters, social media, and websites. A natural networker, I build connections between stakeholders to create new opportunities for collaboration. Excellent communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and creativity combined with excellent organizational skills, I bring energy, creativity, and high standards to all ventures. As Digital Marketing Manager, I create and package content for the MetroHartford Alliance and The Hartford Chamber of Commerce for newsletters, social media, and websites. A natural networker, I build connections between stakeholders to create new opportunities for collaboration. Excellent communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and creativity combined with excellent organizational skills, I bring energy, creativity, and high standards to all ventures.



Connecticut House Democrats

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Manager + Community Engagement Coordinator

  • ‏يونيو 2017 - ‏مايو 2020

  Responsible for working with the CT House Dems to better engage constituents through digital and print, as well as building and maintaining a strong social media presence. Communications expert who prides herself on problem solving and helping individuals and groups meet their business objectives. Strategic thinker who approaches situations from a holistic standpoint and prioritizes collaborative team building. Identifies opportunities to clarify and streamline processes and creates ease of access for professional excellence. Experienced at operating independently and with a team, and able to exercise judgment. An energetic and idea driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys travel and networking.



13th State Senate District for Democratic State Central Committee

• Committee Woman

  • ‏أبريل 2018 - ‏أبريل 2020



House Democrats, Connecticut General Assembly

• Outreach Coordinator

  • ‏يونيو 2017 - ‏فبراير 2019



Middletown Democratic Town Council

• Social Media Coordinator

  • ‏ديسمبر 2016 - ‏يناير 2018

  Responsible for updating social media including Facebook and Twitter for Middletown (CT) Democratic Town Council Responsible for updating social media including Facebook and Twitter for Middletown (CT) Democratic Town Council



Friends of Susan Bysiewicz Exploratory Committee

• Deputy Treasurer

  • ‏أبريل 2017 - ‏يونيو 2017

  Solicit and receive donor contributions, secure donor information for qualifying contributor certification form. Deposit all receipts into bank, and ensure compliance with CEP. Help maintain records, canvass and voter file maintenance. Solicit and receive donor contributions, secure donor information for qualifying contributor certification form. Deposit all receipts into bank, and ensure compliance with CEP. Help maintain records, canvass and voter file maintenance.



Friends of Susan Exploratory Committee

• Data Director, CT VAN

  • ‏أبريل 2017 - ‏يونيو 2017



The Independent Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Parent, Trustee

  • 2014 - 2017



Middletown Democratic Town Committee Campaign Headquarters

• Coordinator

  • ‏سبتمبر 2016 - ‏نوفمبر 2016

  Responsible for smooth running of campaign headquarters, including supervising volunteers, communicating with candidates, fundraising, organizing grand opening registration / celebration, supervising phone banks, getting computers and phones up and running, use VAN for outreach. Responsible for smooth running of campaign headquarters, including supervising volunteers, communicating with candidates, fundraising, organizing grand opening registration / celebration, supervising phone banks, getting computers and phones up and running, use VAN for outreach.



SmartPower

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Outreach Manager

  • ‏يناير 2016 - ‏سبتمبر 2016

  Community Outreach Manager working in Connecticut on SolarizeCT and in Rhode Island on the Find Your Four campaign for the Rhode Island Energy Challenge. The successful campaign in Charlestown, Rhode Island led to town receiving a $5,000 grant to put LED lighting in the Senior Center Parking Lot. Find Your Four received a Clean Air Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. for its efforts in Education and Advocacy. Attended awards ceremony in Washington with SmartPower team. I also serve on the Middletown Clean Energy Task Force.



Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • ‏يوليو 2015 - 2016

  Responsible for Development, Fundraising, Social Media and Marketing, Events and Outreach. Fundraising efforts are focused on the Portland Build, on Summer St. in Portland, Connecticut. Events include the Wine & Cheese Event at the Arrigoni Winery in Portland, CT, procuring baskets, and helping with the smooth running of the event. Responsible for Development, Fundraising, Social Media and Marketing, Events and Outreach. Fundraising efforts are focused on the Portland Build, on Summer St. in Portland, Connecticut. Events include the Wine & Cheese Event at the Arrigoni Winery in Portland, CT, procuring baskets, and helping with the smooth running of the event.



Arts for Learning Connecticut

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate and Event Consultant

  • ‏أغسطس 2014 - ‏يوليو 2015

  Event planning and project organizer, development and fundraising. Event planner for art performances, museum programs, fundraising auctions and seminars. Fundraising includes corporate sponsorships, individual donations, silent auction items and in-kind donations. Event planning and project organizer, development and fundraising. Event planner for art performances, museum programs, fundraising auctions and seminars. Fundraising includes corporate sponsorships, individual donations, silent auction items and in-kind donations.



Region 2 Regional Mental Health Board

• Administrative Assistant

  • ‏سبتمبر 2013 - ‏سبتمبر 2014

  Event Organizer, Office Administration and Grant writing. Event Organizer, Office Administration and Grant writing.



United Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • 2013 - 2014

  Event planning, organization and decoration Event planning, organization and decoration



Albertus Magnus College School of New Dimensions

• Instructor

  • ‏أبريل 2008 - ‏يوليو 2012

  The School of New Dimensions at Albertus Magnus College strives to provide the most up-to-date and practical business and management education possible through the use of academically qualified business professionals, who teach professionally oriented courses, integrating theory and practice in a meaningful way. There is an emphasis on an instructional model utilizing small groups of experienced adults working in teams to solve management problems and thoughtful attention to the ethical issues, which arise in business and management activities.I teach the Humanities, Government and History courses which are requirements in the Associates Level of the Business Degree.



Hartford Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Social Studies Teacher

  • ‏أغسطس 2005 - ‏يونيو 2008

  Social Studies teacher: Civics, Geography, U.S. History, Sociology, Psychology, World History. Social Studies teacher: Civics, Geography, U.S. History, Sociology, Psychology, World History.



Move.Org

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2008