Gina Grone
Executive Director at Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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Robin Savikas
Gina is someone you want on your team. She is a talented and experienced marketing professional who isn’t afraid to try things outside of her expertise. Over the six years we’ve worked together, I have seen her take on projects from completely mainstreaming the institute’s financials to implementing a full SalesForce strategy including a training workshop for the staff. She is meticulously organized and is great with details, but can see the big picture and prioritize accordingly. She is also really fun to work with, and I greatly admire her dedication to her community and the environment. She is the definition of a well-rounded person.
Kate Miller
Gina is an intuitive marketing professional. I met with her when I first started at Pitt for advice about the process of producing university publications. She was very gracious to sit down and go over her process and make recommendations. I'm also impressed at how Gina always seems to be at the forefront of technology in communications. She knows how to make the most of her time and is adventurous in finding new ways to communicate. And did I mention that she is meticulously articulate?
Robin Savikas
Gina is someone you want on your team. She is a talented and experienced marketing professional who isn’t afraid to try things outside of her expertise. Over the six years we’ve worked together, I have seen her take on projects from completely mainstreaming the institute’s financials to implementing a full SalesForce strategy including a training workshop for the staff. She is meticulously organized and is great with details, but can see the big picture and prioritize accordingly. She is also really fun to work with, and I greatly admire her dedication to her community and the environment. She is the definition of a well-rounded person.
Kate Miller
Gina is an intuitive marketing professional. I met with her when I first started at Pitt for advice about the process of producing university publications. She was very gracious to sit down and go over her process and make recommendations. I'm also impressed at how Gina always seems to be at the forefront of technology in communications. She knows how to make the most of her time and is adventurous in finding new ways to communicate. And did I mention that she is meticulously articulate?
Robin Savikas
Gina is someone you want on your team. She is a talented and experienced marketing professional who isn’t afraid to try things outside of her expertise. Over the six years we’ve worked together, I have seen her take on projects from completely mainstreaming the institute’s financials to implementing a full SalesForce strategy including a training workshop for the staff. She is meticulously organized and is great with details, but can see the big picture and prioritize accordingly. She is also really fun to work with, and I greatly admire her dedication to her community and the environment. She is the definition of a well-rounded person.
Kate Miller
Gina is an intuitive marketing professional. I met with her when I first started at Pitt for advice about the process of producing university publications. She was very gracious to sit down and go over her process and make recommendations. I'm also impressed at how Gina always seems to be at the forefront of technology in communications. She knows how to make the most of her time and is adventurous in finding new ways to communicate. And did I mention that she is meticulously articulate?
Robin Savikas
Gina is someone you want on your team. She is a talented and experienced marketing professional who isn’t afraid to try things outside of her expertise. Over the six years we’ve worked together, I have seen her take on projects from completely mainstreaming the institute’s financials to implementing a full SalesForce strategy including a training workshop for the staff. She is meticulously organized and is great with details, but can see the big picture and prioritize accordingly. She is also really fun to work with, and I greatly admire her dedication to her community and the environment. She is the definition of a well-rounded person.
Kate Miller
Gina is an intuitive marketing professional. I met with her when I first started at Pitt for advice about the process of producing university publications. She was very gracious to sit down and go over her process and make recommendations. I'm also impressed at how Gina always seems to be at the forefront of technology in communications. She knows how to make the most of her time and is adventurous in finding new ways to communicate. And did I mention that she is meticulously articulate?
Experience
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Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2018 - Present
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Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Director of Marketing
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2018
• Created and managed a comprehensive marketing and communications plan • Cleaned and organized database of 6,500 names and transitioned to Salesforce • Instituted processes using Salesforce to track leads’ communication and activities • Integrated Web pages into Tepper’s Web site, measured site traffic using Google Analytics • Marketed executive education offerings through direct mail, social media, and digital advertising channels • Trained several team members on sales and marketing strategy • Prepared written content for brochures, Web pages, press releases, and program proposals • Manage a tightly-controlled marketing budget Show less
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Society for Promoting Rural Education and development
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Advisor
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Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
• Directed a brand-building initiative that included use of a new logo, Web site improvements, and standard templates • Prepared materials for grant and funding proposals • Created a new Web site and Facebook page to enhance a comprehensive communications strategy • Analyzed and improved the organization’s process for compiling progress reports • Trained staff in report writing and formatting, English grammar, survey design, and basic computer skills • Designed pictorial brochures and training materials to reach a low-literacy target audience Show less
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Strategic Communications
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2009
• Developed strategic communications plans, incorporating departmental initiatives into one consistent plan• Followed an “in-house agency” model to support the school’s six social science departments• Ensured that departmental communications were consistent with the University mission and style• Managed print and electronic marketing communications projects for the six departments, including: Web site redesign; brochures, posters, and fliers; and newsletters
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Administrator of Marketing and Development
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Aug 2005 - Apr 2008
• Managed the coordination, writing, editing, and design of marketing materials, including brochures, posters, invitations, magazines, newsletters, annual report, and Web site• Managed the planning of lectures, fundraising events, tradeshow representation, and receptions• Accomplished goals ahead of schedule and under budget by instituting strict deadlines and timeline organization• Built network of designers, printers, photographers, freelance writers, and public relations representatives Show less
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Feyen Zylstra
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Sep 2003 - Dec 2004
• Initiated direct mail and advertising branding campaign • Designed advertisements for trade publications and quarterly direct mail pieces for customer database • Managed the subcontract for redesign of the company Web site from start to finish; gathered content and guided design • Maintained and updated Web site content after launch • Initiated direct mail and advertising branding campaign • Designed advertisements for trade publications and quarterly direct mail pieces for customer database • Managed the subcontract for redesign of the company Web site from start to finish; gathered content and guided design • Maintained and updated Web site content after launch
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Education
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2020 - 2022
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Business Leads Fellowship Program, Workforce Development -
2006 - 2009
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
MBA, Marketing -
2000 - 2004
Calvin University
BA, Business (Marketing), Philosophy
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