Experience

UNCW CREST Research Park

• Business Services Manager - MARBIONC

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Discover why rising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences groups from all over the country are moving to UNCW CREST Research Park. Top-notch commercial wet laboratories available for lease at affordable rates, flexible terms and innovative product development opportunities that is unmatched by any other park. Discover why rising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences groups from all over the country are moving to UNCW CREST Research Park. Top-notch commercial wet laboratories available for lease at affordable rates, flexible terms and innovative product development opportunities that is unmatched by any other park.



Wilmington Regional Film Commission

• United States

• Production Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  The Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Inc. is responsible for marketing the unique assets found within southeastern North Carolina to the Film and TV production industry. The Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Inc. is responsible for marketing the unique assets found within southeastern North Carolina to the Film and TV production industry.



Wilmington Parent Magazine

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Provided excellent customer service to existing client base and continually source new advertising business for print, web and events. Trafficked advertisements and plan and run events. Provided excellent customer service to existing client base and continually source new advertising business for print, web and events. Trafficked advertisements and plan and run events.



EUE/Screen Gems Studios

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Answered phones; directed walk-in traffic; provided assistance and trouble shooting as needed to President of Studio and productions filming at the studio; processed AP/AR; handled onsite events. Answered phones; directed walk-in traffic; provided assistance and trouble shooting as needed to President of Studio and productions filming at the studio; processed AP/AR; handled onsite events.



Walden Media

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, Educational Marketing and Outreach

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2008

  Key player in the launch and successful growth of film studio and children’s book publisher Walden Media. Participated in development process as well as managed post production marketing and special events for film. Specialized in outreach to educators, librarians and special interest groups such as literacy groups and faith groups. Feature Films • Ray • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian • Sahara • Nim’s Island • Bridge to Terabithia • Charlotte’s Web • The Game of their Lives • Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D • Around the World in 80 Days • Holes • Hoot • Because of Winn-Dixie • How to Eat Fried Worms • City of Ember • The Dark is Rising • Amazing Grace • I am David • Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium • The Waterhorse: Legend of the Deep IMAX/Large Format Films • James Cameron’s Ghosts of the Abyss • James Cameron’s Aliens of the Deep • Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey Documentary • The Question of God: Conversations with C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Publishing label has produced many titles including The Comeback Kids series by Mike Lupica, and Newbery Honor winning Savvy by Ingrid Law. Show less



TMP Worldwide

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Executive

  • May 1996 - Apr 1999

  • Managed all aspects of a $5 million portfolio of advertising accounts ranging from Sun Microsystems, Open Market, Talbots, Manulife Financial, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, Liberty Mutual, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. • Formulated cost effective media plans utilizing all forms of media ranging from papers, trade journals, Internet (banner campaigns, interstitials, intranets, and email campaigns), radio, transit and outdoor advertising, direct mail, events, giveaways, sponsorships, employee referral programs, and others. • Conducted focus groups to establish creative direction, worked with creative team to achieve client vision, and supervised the roll out of campaign to set a "brand name" for recruitment function of the company. • Managed a team of Coordinators ensuring accuracy and error-free ad placement each week and ensured all short-term deadlines were met and came in on budget by internal departments. • Started as Administrative Assistant; promoted to Account Coordinator in 2 months; promoted to Account Executive 1 year later. • Actively participated in preparation and presentations for new business. Show less