Director of Marketing and Communications

• Jul 2018 - Present

Director Of Communications and Events- College of Business

• Jul 2018 - Present

Advertising Media Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Present

Marketing, Advertising & Branding • Develop, manage and assist in branding & advertising, help clients & business owners in implementing marketing campaigns • Knowledge of multimedia advertising, social media, direct mail & event marketing • Assemble print & web ads and guide graphics department on layout and design of advertising Sales • Meeting daily, monthly, and yearly goals in selling advertising products to new and existing clients • Work in fast paced environment to meet daily deadlines and serve clients needs • Team lead publications including manage communication, drive sales team, cover and layout design, track goals and forecast

Photographer

• Jan 2002 - Present

Photography, Editing & Design • Photography including product & commercial, wedding & engagement, family & portraits • Edit & prepare print and digital work for clients • Manage and design website including ecommerce, marketing & current trends Sales • Market and communicate to and with clients on their photographic needs, budgets, and timeline Photography, Editing & Design • Photography including product & commercial, wedding & engagement, family & portraits • Edit & prepare print and digital work for clients • Manage and design website including ecommerce, marketing & current trends Sales • Market and communicate to and with clients on their photographic needs, budgets, and timeline

Youth Market Director- Regional Go Red Director

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

Regional Director for Mankato's Go Red for Women Annual luncheon. Our luncheon works to build awareness and passion around the #1 killer in women and to raise funds to help fight heart disease in women. As the Youth Market Director, I work with area school districts in conducting their service learning programs including Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart and Red Outs. Regional Director for Mankato's Go Red for Women Annual luncheon. Our luncheon works to build awareness and passion around the #1 killer in women and to raise funds to help fight heart disease in women. As the Youth Market Director, I work with area school districts in conducting their service learning programs including Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart and Red Outs.

Photographer & Photo Editor

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

Photography and Photo Editing • Strategically planned, photographed, and edited material for travel guidebooks & student books • Responsible for photo editing and organization of materials, communication and workflow • Assisted in organization and details of photo shoots including fashion, event & portrait photography Design • Collaborated with graphics team on layout & design of books Journalism • Interviewed, researched & provided written material for guide books Photography and Photo Editing • Strategically planned, photographed, and edited material for travel guidebooks & student books • Responsible for photo editing and organization of materials, communication and workflow • Assisted in organization and details of photo shoots including fashion, event & portrait photography Design • Collaborated with graphics team on layout & design of books Journalism • Interviewed, researched & provided written material for guide books

Housing & Marketing Manager

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2011

Marketing & Event Coordination • Managed the marketing and leasing of low-income housing program including 100 apartment rentals & lease-purchase properties • Developed & marketed housing program using social media, photography & design, print & digital advertising, website & direct mail • Coordinated events and fundraisers with clients as well as potential clients Management & Housing Compliance • Adhered and applied current rules and regulations in regards to Tax Credit Housing, housing law, & government policy • Managed housing staff: provided direction and developed housing maintenance procedures • Managed annual compliance & turnover of units, completed quarterly reports, grant writing as needed, fund development, worked ongoing in meeting clients needs • Researched market & competition: collaborated with team in housing changes & budget details

Director of Service Program

• Aug 2000 - Aug 2005

Management & Facilitation • Managed and facilitated Community Service Program, co-managed Retreat Program & peer course Event Coordination • Collaborated & coordinated events including annual volunteer day in the community, in-service days, retreats & school wide events • Director of Virginia Service Trip - included travel plans, budgeting, & fundraising Management & Facilitation • Managed and facilitated Community Service Program, co-managed Retreat Program & peer course Event Coordination • Collaborated & coordinated events including annual volunteer day in the community, in-service days, retreats & school wide events • Director of Virginia Service Trip - included travel plans, budgeting, & fundraising

Agency Relations Coordinator

• Apr 2000 - Sep 2000

Program Management • Recruited, evaluated, tracked and reviewed budgets of participating agencies • Scheduled and conducted annual site visits Program Management • Recruited, evaluated, tracked and reviewed budgets of participating agencies • Scheduled and conducted annual site visits

Early Incentive Program Coordinator

• May 1999 - Apr 2000

Program & Event Management • Developed and implemented educational programs, cultural events & Career Day for multiple schools • Presented interactive and computer curriculums while providing career and educational guidance Program & Event Management • Developed and implemented educational programs, cultural events & Career Day for multiple schools • Presented interactive and computer curriculums while providing career and educational guidance

Volunteer Coordinator

• Aug 1998 - May 1999

Service Learning Coordinator

• Aug 1997 - Aug 1998