Experience

Midwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the Dean/Adjunct Instructor in the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  • Lead the admissions efforts for the graduate-level College of Pharmacy in a highly competitive marketplace. Regularly initiate strategies aimed at increasing enrollment. Partner with the Office of Admissions in managing recruiting efforts. Analyze incoming student data to determine trends, competitive positioning, and report statistics for accreditation purposes. Active ex-officio member of the College of Pharmacy’s Admissions Committee. • Manage the Dual Acceptance Program (DAP) with key contacts at 13 local colleges and universities, as well as advise undergraduate students who are enrolled or interested in the program. This includes outreach to develop agreements with new colleges and universities, as well as update existing agreements. • Develop strategic recruiting initiatives, including promotional materials, looping slide shows, videos, social media, and metric-focused communications based on an understanding of the new GenZ market. • Spearheaded new Web pages to assist matriculating students with their transition to a rigorous graduate-level curriculum. Developed content based on questions most often received from applicants in interviews and just before they matriculate, as well as faculty feedback on incoming students’ challenges. • Collaborate with faculty/course directors, testing center, clinical skills center, and central scheduling in the creation of quarterly block schedules for each cohort of pharmacy students. • Direct the annual CAREERxPO that connects nearly 30 pharmacy recruiters with all of our pharmacy students in their quest for information about full-time jobs, residencies, and part-time jobs. Initiate and maintain ongoing relationships with pharmacy employers. • Develop content, lecture, and facilitate workshops in the Professional Development course sequence on the topics of networking, LinkedIn, interview skills, and career navigation. Class size average is 100. Show less



Downers Grove Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commissioner

  • May 2013 - Sep 2015

  Elected position in the community. Active member of the Board of Commissioners that is tasked with determining the priorities and defining policies for financing, governance, operation and administration on behalf of residents. Elected position in the community. Active member of the Board of Commissioners that is tasked with determining the priorities and defining policies for financing, governance, operation and administration on behalf of residents.



Chamber630

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing & Membership

  • 2005 - 2007

  Previously known as the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Recruited new members and directed the Chamber’s marketing efforts. Promoted marketing opportunities to new and existing members. Created monthly promotions to increase non-dues revenue. Actively contributed to development of member events. Conceptualized and directed implementation of innovative new Web site, leading to 17% increase in site visits; developed new content and improved search functionality to more effectively promote member businesses. Show less



AMITA Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Manager of Media/Public Relations

  • 2002 - 2004

  Previously known as the Adventist Health System. Directed public relations strategies for Hinsdale, GlenOaks, and LaGrange Memorial Hospitals. Managed one direct report in development and publication of weekly employee newsletter and quarterly community health magazine with circulation of 250,000. Oversaw contributions of outside PR agency. Created comprehensive crisis communications plan for each hospital for national TOPOFF2 drills; collaborated with emergency departments, security, and local officials to open lines of communication and prepare for worst-case scenarios. Show less



Medicine AI

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager, Marketing Communications

  • 2000 - 2001

  Company formerly known as First Health Group Corp. Managed six direct reports in development of marketing materials and customer-group Web sites. Spearheaded new brand identity; researched and developed business case for project and secured approval of $250,000 in unbudgeted funds; managed development and roll out within eight months of conception. Reduced literature turnaround time by 50% through the creation of templates for member brochures; quicker process enhanced ability of 100+ salespeople to land new blue-chip clients. Show less



Van Kampen Funds

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Vice President / Senior Manager of Advisor Communications

  • 1997 - 2000

  Subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. Developed various financial advisor publications. Managed two direct reports. Directed upgrade of quarterly publication, Vital Signs, distributed to 40,000+ qualified advisers; cut $45,000 in annual production costs, developed new editorial content, and added back cover targeted messages customized from mailing list sales data. Publication became benchmark for excellence in the industry. Led Internet-based virtual distribution campaign for key national account, Edward Jones Investments; developed and presented concept; created Web site content and navigation; coordinated all cross-departmental efforts; won campaign and effectively shut out major competitors, including Putnam Funds and American Funds. Show less