Experience

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  Honest Medical Group

  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • Communications Specialist

    • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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  Mosbrook Design

  • Oak Park, Illinois, United States

  • Contract content writer

    • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
    • Oak Park, Illinois, United States

    Provide content support for this design firm that represents a large Chicago-based pharmaceutical company.

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  Boys Hope Girls Hope

  • Wilmette, Illinois, United States

  • Events Manager

    • Jan 2022 - May 2022
    • Wilmette, Illinois, United States

    One of 16 affiliates across the United States and Latin America, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois helps academically motivated high school students rise above disadvantaged backgrounds and become college-educated, career-ready, community-minded leaders.Our goal is to graduate young people who are physically, emotionally and academically prepared for post-secondary education and a productive life, breaking the cycle of poverty. BHGH of Illinois utilizes the following elements to achieve our mission:Academic excellenceService and community engagementFamily-like settings to cultivate youth empowermentLong-term and comprehensive programmingFaith-based valuesVoluntary participant commitmentBoys Hope Girls Hope firmly believes that children have the power to overcome adversity, realize their potential, and help transform our world. Children create these successes when we remove obstacles, support and believe in them, and provide environments and opportunities that build on their strengths.

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  Creative Circle

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Freelance Public Relations Consultant

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2022
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Provided communications and public relations consultation services to companies such as Morton Salt and True Value.

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  GPF Foundation

  • Lake Forest, Illinois

  • Community Manager

    • Dec 2019 - Mar 2021
    • Lake Forest, Illinois

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  WINGS Program, Inc.

  • Palatine, Illinois

  • Manager of Communications

    • Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Palatine, Illinois

    WINGS is the largest domestic violence agency in the state of Illinois. Responsible for developing and executing communications strategy for the agency, which included all internal and external communications -- from online, written and social media.

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  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana

  • Oak Brook, Illinois

  • Director Of Public Affairs

    • Jan 2005 - Dec 2015
    • Oak Brook, Illinois

    Responsible for writing and coordination of organization’s annual report, bi-annual newsletter and all communications pertaining to the organization. Administer and manage grants and multiyear scholarship program, which includes engagement of grantees and scholarship winners. Work with prospective donors, corporations and foundations to secure funding to help build the world’s largest Ronald McDonald House in downtown Chicago. Work closely with board of directors and subcommittees to ensure proper execution of programs.

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  Margie Korshak, Inc.

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Group Supervisor

    • 1998 - 2003
    • Chicago, Illinois

    Promoted from Senior Account Executive to Corporate Group Supervisor (two position levels) during tenure. Wide range of experience in the planning and execution of promotional and fundraising events that included work with charities, promotional partners, and celebrities. Managed and executed public relations and marketing projects for the agency’s clients. Responsibilities included writing and producing annual reports, newsletters, press releases and promotional materials. Expertise in developing and executing broadcast and print media opportunities including local and national television placements. Representative clients included Bally Total Fitness, Charles E. Smith Residential, Cushman & Wakefield, Hasbro Games, the Hotel Monaco, LaRabida Children’s Hospital, McDonald’s Owners of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

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  Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Coordinator

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Managed public relations, marketing and business development projects. Prepared internal and external newsletters, press releases, advertisements, promotional materials, and proposals to obtain new business. Planned and organized events, seminars and receptions. Assisted with recruiting and summer associate program.

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  Burson-Marsteller

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Public Relations Assistant

    • Jun 1993 - Jan 1995
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area