Experience

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  Harbor Career Connections

  • Defiance, OH

  • Job Developer

    • Nov 2014 - Present
    • Defiance, OH

    Provide job development services to clients. Connecting clients with area companies. Will be covering the counties of Williams, Henry, Fulton, Defiance & Paulding. Provide job coaching, resume and interviewing training. Market Harbor Career Connections to area businesses.

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  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

  • Community Engagement Leader

    • May 2009 - Apr 2014

    Develop and implement member engagement strategies to the benefit of the member, the congregations and Thrivent Financial. Work closely with Lutheran churches, Christian communities and Pastors to provide financial education and assistance to congregations and communities.

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  Community Health Professionals

  • Community Development Coordinator

    • 2001 - 2007

    Fundraising for several capital campaigns: a $3.5 million In-Patient Hospice Center and a $2 million Adult Day Care Center. Also responsible for marketing, public relations, volunteer coordination. Established new fundraising events

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  American Diabetes Association - Williams County YWCA - Center for Family & Child Advocacy

  • Director of Marketing and Development

    • Jul 1993 - Dec 1999

    Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with large corporations and local businesses in order to secure funding through sponsorships and special events. Organized, coordinated and oversaw capital fundraising campaigns. Established new fundraising events, updated existing events. Responsible for all public relations and marketing of organizations. Produced newsletters, releases, brochures and newspaper inserts. Recruited and trained volunteers.

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  WFFT TV & WPTA TV

  • Creative Services Director - Promotion Manager

    • Oct 1983 - Sep 1992

    Nearly ten years of experience in writing, producing and technical production of advertising campaigns including television and radio, special promotions and print advertising. Prepared materials for trade shows, contests, special events and programs. Commercial and non-profit accounts. Worked closely with Sales and Business Departments.