Experience

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  The Vinyl Institute

  • Alexandria, VA

  • Director of Marketing & Communications

    • Jul 2008 - 2013
    • Alexandria, VA

    Wrote, edited, and produced print and on-line newsletters, press releases, website content, reports, articles, meeting minutes, marketing and educational materials, and other documents. Media relations and spokesperson. Committee liaison. Managed diverse programs. Monitored industry news daily. Database development and management. Participated in trade shows and industry meetings. Created presentations and speeches. Oversaw and approved work of billing and vendors.

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  The Powder Coating Institute

  • Alexandria, Virginia

  • Director of Communications

    • Oct 1992 - Jun 2008
    • Alexandria, Virginia

    Wrote and edited print and on-line newsletters, press releases, website content, directories, articles, technical books and reports, brochures, meeting minutes, marketing and educational materials, and other documents. Managing editor for official trade show magazine. Membership retention and recruitment. Committee liaison. Managed diverse programs. Served as press spokesman. Database development and management. Participated in trade shows and industry meetings. Created presentations and speeches. Oversaw and approved work of billing and vendors.

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  SnowSports Industries America

  • McLean, Virginia

  • Communications Director

    • 1986 - 1991
    • McLean, Virginia

    Wrote and edited newsletters, press releases, reports, directories, annual reports, articles, brochures, meeting minutes, marketing and educational materials, and other documents. Membership retention and recruitment. Press spokesperson and press conference planner. Participated in trade shows and industry meetings. Committee liaison. Managed diverse programs. Created presentations and speeches. Oversaw and approved work of billing and vendors.