Experience

Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Guest Experience Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Interim Gift Shop Manager

  • May 2021 - Sep 2021

  Assisted FBG Foundation to ready their Gift Shop for reopening by conducting inventory and migrating their shop operations to Square for Retail.



Dunedin History Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Arrived as museum was completing major renovation/expansion, necessitating a revamp of all major operational functions, such as rebuilding volunteer resources, including recruiting, training and scheduling; updating membership program by adding new benefits, including two reciprocal programs, and adding two premium membership "Orange Blossom" levels; developed fundraising projects; designed museum store and purchased inventory; planned and organized events; handled PR, marketing and publicity, including social media and newsletter editing; cultivated and secured event sponsors; assisted Curator with exhibit copy.



Roadside Attraction

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Owner & Shop Girl

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2017

  Retro-Tropical Department Store featuring vintage tropical and MidCentury home decor; vintage clothing, jewelry & accessories; plus occasional classes and special events. Retro-Tropical Department Store featuring vintage tropical and MidCentury home decor; vintage clothing, jewelry & accessories; plus occasional classes and special events.



Carol Cortright

• United States

• Writer & Artist

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2017

  See samples of my feature writing at: • www.VerticalTampaBay.com Click on Summer 2010, p. 54 (“Maria in Wonderland”) and p. 60 (“Coastal Cool”) Click on Archives/Spring 2010, p. 109 (“PROfiles”) Click on Archives/Winter 2009, p. 54 (“A Lasting Impression”) and p. 92 (“NOLA’s Still Got It, Baby!") • www.BABM.com Click on Back Issues to see my cover stories for 2010: Jan/Feb, May/June and July/Aug; 2009: Jan/Feb Also: Feb/March 2008: http://www.babm.com/coverstory/Michael_Vollbracht.htm



Heritage Village History Museum

• Special Events & PR Coordinator

  • Nov 2005 - May 2007

  --Wrote press releases, news releases and related articles and developed, wrote and edited newsletter “The Village Post” for Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum --Worked with graphic designers to produce all museum literature, including newsletters, ads, fliers and event programs --Contacted media with story pitches for events and programs --Organized and managed annual festivals and special events drawing 200 to 6000 in attendance; festival coordination included working with a variety of partnership groups and sponsors



Clearwater Public Library System

• United States
• Government Administration

• PR & Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2005

  --Wrote press releases, news releases, related articles and bi-monthly e-newsletter for 5-branch public library system; served as media liaison --Designed flyers, posters, displays and other materials to promote library events and services; worked with city graphic designer on other projects --Worked with community organizations, city departments and other groups to plan and promote events, meetings and partnership projects --Wrote press releases, news releases, related articles and bi-monthly e-newsletter for 5-branch public library system; served as media liaison --Designed flyers, posters, displays and other materials to promote library events and services; worked with city graphic designer on other projects --Worked with community organizations, city departments and other groups to plan and promote events, meetings and partnership projects



Largo Public Library

• Library Assistant II

  • Dec 1989 - Dec 2003

  --Produced all library publicity materials (including Capital Campaign & Largo Centennial projects); updated library web site and maintained bi-monthly subscription e-mail newsletter --Planned & presented special events --Coordinated and judged annual student short story competitions --Served as liaison to Friends, Foundation and community groups --Planned & presented programs for preschool and school age children --Produced all library publicity materials (including Capital Campaign & Largo Centennial projects); updated library web site and maintained bi-monthly subscription e-mail newsletter --Planned & presented special events --Coordinated and judged annual student short story competitions --Served as liaison to Friends, Foundation and community groups --Planned & presented programs for preschool and school age children