Experience

National Kidney Foundation of Arizona

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Present



LaneTerralever

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2009



Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass

• Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Jul 2006

  - Marketed the move of Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse from Scottsdale to Wild Horse Pass.- Served as Event Manager on over 40 special events including large-scale signature events, some with attendance of 8,000-10,000.- Developed promotions to drive Park traffic and Steakhouse sales.- Wrote press releases, pitched story ideas, served as spokesperson and media contact.- Built advertising schedules, bought media, and maintained budgets.- Established web presence through website redesign, SEO, banner ads, and targeted email blasts.- Oversaw Park operations as Manager on Duty on a rotating schedule.



City of Tempe, Kiwanis Recreation Center

• Public Relations Associate

  • Aug 2002 - Jan 2004

  - Created and distributed flyers and press releases detailing hundreds of programs and events.- Pitched stories to media and served as media contact.- Developed relationships with other organizations to further awareness and visibility of the facility.- Coordinated involvement in outside events and trade shows.- Organized the annual April Pools & Family Safety Saturday event which attracted over 150 families. - Created and distributed flyers and press releases detailing hundreds of programs and events.- Pitched stories to media and served as media contact.- Developed relationships with other organizations to further awareness and visibility of the facility.- Coordinated involvement in outside events and trade shows.- Organized the annual April Pools & Family Safety Saturday event which attracted over 150 families.