Experience

Rochester Hearing & Speech Center

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

• President & CEO

  • 10/2020 - – do současnosti

  Since 1922, RHSC has been the longest standing and most experienced provider of hearing, speech-language, educational and clinical developmental services in the Greater Rochester area. As a not-for-profit agency, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based, client-centered services of the highest quality to assist children and adults with "Communication for Life". Since 1922, RHSC has been the longest standing and most experienced provider of hearing, speech-language, educational and clinical developmental services in the Greater Rochester area. As a not-for-profit agency, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based, client-centered services of the highest quality to assist children and adults with "Communication for Life".



American Diabetes Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Upstate New York Area Executive Director

  • 12/2016 - 10/2020

  Oversee day-to-day operations for four Upstate NY region markets including revenue, diabetes advocacy community outreach, public speaking and youth and family engagement. Tour de Cure events from our region include two in the national Top 8, including the Rochester Tour de Cure, which was the #1 Tour in the country in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Oversee day-to-day operations for four Upstate NY region markets including revenue, diabetes advocacy community outreach, public speaking and youth and family engagement. Tour de Cure events from our region include two in the national Top 8, including the Rochester Tour de Cure, which was the #1 Tour in the country in 2017, 2018 and 2019.



Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester

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

• CEO

  • 5/2011 - 12/2016

  Oversee all areas of operation at Gilda's Club Rochester, a non-profit which offers support to women, men, children and teens whose lives have been touched by cancer, as well as their family and friends. Offering 1,200 free programs each year, GCR believes that no one needs to face cancer alone. We are inspired every day by the strength and courage of our members. The organization was recognized by the Federation of Social Workers with their Community Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award in 2016.

• Director of Development

  • 11/2010 - 5/2011



The Little Theatre Film Society

• Executive Director

  • 6/2006 - 6/2010

  Creatively led day-to-day operations of the organization which consisted of five independent movie theatres and a cafe/art gallery/performance space. Led artistic vision in the areas of film, music, and fine art. Directed film procurement and negotiations; creation of programs and series to engage the community; management of marketing, public relations, membership, development, special events, theatre operations,cafe and finance departments. Led organization to 2009 Organization of the Year Award from Arts Council of Greater Rochester.



Geva Theatre Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • 2000 - 2006

  Led business operations in the areas of marketing, advertising, public & media relations, box office, group ticket sales, subscription ticket sales and promotions. Developed strategies which enabled Geva to achieve highest number of subscribers in 32 year history (15,502). Record breaking single ticket sales revenues on four separate occasions and most single ticket sales in a single season (2004-05). Led business operations in the areas of marketing, advertising, public & media relations, box office, group ticket sales, subscription ticket sales and promotions. Developed strategies which enabled Geva to achieve highest number of subscribers in 32 year history (15,502). Record breaking single ticket sales revenues on four separate occasions and most single ticket sales in a single season (2004-05).



Rochester Rhinos Soccer Club

• Vice President of Operations

  • 1996 - 2000

  Led day-to-day business and staff operations to ensure growth of revenue and customer base. Market area included Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Responsible for media budgets, planning, and buying. Part of senior management team responsible for long term planning and key decision making for Rhinos, Rochester Americans, and Rochester Knighthawks. Increased season ticket revenue 42%, group ticket sales 49%, and sponsorship sales 20%. Managed development and execution of new marketing programs and promotions which produced a 150% increase in sponsorship sales revenue. Devised highly effective marketing strategies - “SoccerTown USA” concept received Best Marketing Theme Award from Soccer Business International. Named A-League Organization of the Year Award (1997).



Buffalo Sabres Hockey Club

• Director of Sponsorship Sales

  • 1986 - 1995

  Led sponsorship sales activities in markets including Western New York and Southern Ontario. Involved multi-media sales encompassing print, television, radio, signage and promotions. Developed marketing and sales strategies which produced a 200% sales increase over a 2 year period. On management team which led to success of joint venture between the Sabres and the Empire Sports Network (TV Station) by cross-training new combined sales staff. Increased personal sales 37% over two seasons through creative sponsor driven programs.



Rochester Americans Hockey Club

• Account Executive

  • 1983 - 1986