Experience

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  Alabama Tourism Department

  • Montgomery, Alabama Area

  • Digital Marketing Strategist/Gulf Coast Regional Director

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Montgomery, Alabama Area

    Promotion of Tourism in State of Alabama through Social Media Channels and internet venues.

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  Global Marketing Solutions

  • Community Manager/Social Media Marketing

    • Jun 2010 - Feb 2013

    Performs information updates and photography selection on GMS Clients' websites Conducts research for web based publications promoting GMS Clients Manages social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest)for GMS Clients Compiles Social Media Statistics for GMS Clients

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  Alabama Travel Council

  • Membership Services/Community Manager

    • Jun 2006 - Feb 2013

    Performs website updates, social media marketing, brochure distribution program coordinator, member relations

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  Jubilee CityFest

  • Site Director

    • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

    Coordination of all aspects of Jubilee CityFest by communication with city officials, utilities representatives, area businesses and festival vendors. Coordination of Jubilee Media Luncheon Design and development of marketing materials promoting Jubilee CityFest activities and Jubilee Brewfest Communication with Webmaster on design recommendations Performs information updates and photography selection on Jubilee CityFest Website Coordination of all aspects of Jubilee Brewfest

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  Montgomery Area Chamber CVB

  • Director of Tourism/Group Sales

    • Oct 2003 - Jan 2010

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  White Sands Sunspree Resort

  • Director of Sales

    • Jul 2002 - Sep 2003

    The hotel was sold and demolished due to condominium development.Direct duties included: Supervision of 2 staff members Coordination of group catering needs Development of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama Association, Governmental, corporate and SMERF Markets Development of Motor coach market, International market, Leisure market, Golf market Coordination of Wedding events Production of Sales Department Annual Budget and Marketing Plan Purchasing and coordination of leisure and group advertisement Supervision of Convention servicing

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  Alabama Gulf Coast CVB

  • Director of Sales

    • Nov 1993 - Jun 2002

    Direct Duties included:Supervision of 2 staff membersDevelopment of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama Association,Governmental, corporate and SMERF Markets Supervision of Louisiana and Mississippi Association MarketsDevelopment of Motor coach market, International market,Golf marketProduction of Sales Department Annual Budget and Marketing PlanSupervision of Convention servicingCoordination of Site Visits

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  Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce

  • Special Projects Director

    • Jan 1983 - Oct 1993

    Production of Sales Department Annual budget and Marketing efforts Implemented Group Sales Coalition Meetings to bring area sales staff together for educational and networking opportunities Supervision of Baton Rouge annual Sales Blitz and Meeting Professional Reception Coordination of State-wide Welcome Center Retreat and Trade Show Supervision of Travel Agent Market Supervision of Family Reunion Market; Coordination of all aspects of Shrimp Festival/Retail Promotions/Spring Festival