Experience

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

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

• Senior Vice President of Membership and Corporate Relations

  • Feb 2018 - Present



Marketing and Public Affairs Consulant

• Chicago, IL

• Strategic Marketing Consultant

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Retained by a variety of organizations to create and execute public relations, marketing, events, training and public affairs strategies to build awareness, visitorship, and attendance. Clients included: •Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Area, Paducah, Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, Global Midwest Alliance, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Illinois Tourism Information Centers. •Chicago Architecture Biennial, Terra Foundation for American Art, Mayor’s Inaugural, Rahm Emanuel for Chicago. Coordinated a series of community events to encourage supporters to vote in the election, Chicago Children’s Theatre. Show less



Chicago Architecture Biennial

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  Directed the strategy marketing, social media and public relations strategy domestically and internationally to increase awareness and attendance at the more than 200 exhibitions and events of the 2nd annual Biennial resulting in an increase of visitorship over the inaugural. Directed the strategy marketing, social media and public relations strategy domestically and internationally to increase awareness and attendance at the more than 200 exhibitions and events of the 2nd annual Biennial resulting in an increase of visitorship over the inaugural.



The University of Chicago, Institute of Politics

• Greater Chicago Area

• Deputy Director, Events and Marketing

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  Recruited as member of the IOP inaugural team to establish the infrastructure and launch of a continuing series of high-profile events to engage and inform students. Direct report to Executive Director. Liaison with Board of Advisors and other University departments. Recruited as member of the IOP inaugural team to establish the infrastructure and launch of a continuing series of high-profile events to engage and inform students. Direct report to Executive Director. Liaison with Board of Advisors and other University departments.



Illinois Bureau of Tourism

• Chicago, Illinois

• Deputy Director

  • 2003 - 2012

  Appointed by Governor to manage state’s tourism efforts as part of overall economic development strategy. Reported to the Director of the DCEO. Charge was to increase travelers/traveler spending. Responsibilities included management of multi-million budget, direction of domestic and international efforts to position the State as a major tourism destination; coordination of a grant program for local tourism programs throughout the State; education of stakeholders and securing annual funding from the State Government. Selected and managed outside advertising and public relations agencies and served as spokesperson for media, stakeholder and other audiences. Show less



Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Vice President

  • Mar 1985 - Mar 2003

  Began as an intern and served in increasingly higher positions, ultimately creating the Special Events Department and serving as its Director, and reaching highest level of Senior Vice President. Began as an intern and served in increasingly higher positions, ultimately creating the Special Events Department and serving as its Director, and reaching highest level of Senior Vice President.