Experience

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  Clambake Animation

  • Boston

  • Partner and Managing Director

    • Dec 2006 - Present
    • Boston

    Animation production studio. Responsible for shaping company from start-up phase to sustainable and continued growth. Responsible for company operations, financial management, vendor and legal management, human resources, board relationships, business development, and corporate customer relations...

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  Griffen Events

  • President,

    • Sep 2003 - Nov 2006

    Independent contractor to companies or individuals needing international event, PR or project management expertise.

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  Co-nect

  • Director, Corporate Operations

    • Nov 2000 - Aug 2003

    A for-profit services start-up in the K-12 education market.

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  Lotus Development, an IBM company

  • United States
  • Software Development
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director, Executive Operations

    • 1998 - 2000

    Supported corporate customer sales force with their critical, time-sensitive, customer needs. Internal point of contact to deliver "get it done" solutions.

  • Senior Manager, Executive Operations, Lotus Consulting

    • 1997 - 1998

    Managed worldwide internal communications program for VP of Lotus' fastest-growing division.

  • Senior Marketing Manager, Lotus Institute

    • 1994 - 1997

    Developed the Lotus Institute's marketing and PR strategy.

  • Senior Manager, International Communications

    • 1990 - 1994

    Created plan and managed PR/communications strategies in Lotus' 65 markets worldwide. Ensured consistent messaging across the globe while being sensitive to local market issues and cultural differences.

  • Manager, Corporate Marketing Programs

    • 1986 - 1990

    Managed $2 million budget and large staff for corporate events, trade shows, speakers' bureau, corporate sponsorships, and user groups.

  • Coordinator, Trade Shows

    • 1983 - 1986

    Started and built company's trade show department. Managed 70 domestic and international shows per year

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  Software Marketing Incorporated

  • Marketing Consultant

    • 1983 - 1983

    Conducted market research and managed product introductions for software start-ups. Privileged to be hired by the late Mort Rosenthal who was a software industry visionary and controversial yet brilliant leader.

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  Tom Snyder Productions

  • Marketing Consultant

    • 1982 - 1982

    Performed marketing duties for educational software company during its start-up phase.