Experience

St. Croix County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Recycling Specialist

  • May 2019 - Present

  Work with residential, business and school sectors as a resource and educator for best recycling practices. Work with residential, business and school sectors as a resource and educator for best recycling practices.



GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING (contractor)

• Hudson, WI

• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  GEA is one of the largest world-wide suppliers of process technology, components and sustainable energy in the food and beverage industry. In Hudson, I am supporting the engineering team dedicated to beverage and more specifically the brewing industry. GEA is one of the largest world-wide suppliers of process technology, components and sustainable energy in the food and beverage industry. In Hudson, I am supporting the engineering team dedicated to beverage and more specifically the brewing industry.



Thomson Reuters

• Eagan, MN

• Project Manager (contractor)

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  As a Project Manager, website solutions are funneled from Creative Services to the Attorneys and Law Firms (client). • Research client’s existing websites, blogs and social media platforms • Coordinate discovery meetings with the client and: Digital Marketer – discuss SEO and social media best practices Content Strategist – define the site map, discuss website and blog content Designer – discuss a custom, engaging look, optimal use-ability • Attain all necessary assets (photos, logos, in-take forms, etc) • Follow-up with development meetings including the above members, to gain approval • Work with client to optimize all social media channels and integrate blog feed • Map all assets to the correct platforms, input/update all directory information • Insure all deliverables are approved, passed Quality Assurance and ready to go live Show less



Kuryakyn Motorcycle Parts & Accessories

• Somerset, Wisconsin

• Marketing Project Manager / Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2017

  As the liaison between the Creative Marketing Team and the Executive Team, I established creative briefs, maintained executive calendars, scheduled meetings, created the agendas, provided re-caps with follow-up tasks, proposed budgets, generated purchase orders, coordinated our Creative Resources, assigned projects, created timelines with milestones, all while keeping a clear picture of priorities. These partners include: Sales Department: Collaboratively created monthly campaigns promoting our New Product Releases and sales strategies. NPR launches ranged from videos, websites, e-mails, social media and press releases, to print collateral and packaging. NPR coordination included gathering content, routing from the creative team to stakeholders for approvals, providing final files for campaign release and downloading packaging forms. Kept the team cohesive through meetings, calendar reminders and conversations. Print/Promotional Vendors: Maintained a thorough understanding of the print industry and clearly communicated needs/intentions. Provided constant feedback regarding best practices, limitations, timelines and budgets. Generated quote details and purchase orders. Built healthy partnerships, which were mutually beneficial. Events Department: Worked on marketing campaigns such as Sturgis Bike Rally, Daytona Bike Week and many other events. Created timelines/schedules, sourced and ordered signage/tents/display fixtures, coordinated staff, built and maintained an inventory library of all marketing assets for rallies. Results: Through constant process improvements and vendor negotiations, I saved Kuryakyn over $50,000 annually with their print and promotional purchasing. Show less



Quality Bicycle Products

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Project Manager / Sr. Print Buyer

  • 2005 - 2013

  Responsibilities included the coordination of all external facing marketing requests submitted by Sales, Customer Service and Product Management. Projects ranged from multi-faceted sales campaigns, videos, various print collateral, media purchasing, ads, websites, trade show booth displays, event promotions, to a yearly 1800-page catalog. As liaison between the Creative Team and our client, I provided leadership through… • focused strategic planning – working with our internal customer to define the purpose and parameters of the project, along with the budget, timeline and desired outcome • coordinating the efforts of writers, art directors, web designers, photographers production artists and freelancers – providing them with the resources needed to be organized, timely and successful • vendor out-sourcing – negotiating the price, proof-reading/approving proofs, press-checking and confirming the deliverables were of the highest standards • maintaining the quality and integrity of the brand identity In 2013, over 800 projects with 100 customers were successfully managed. Process Improvement Training, Leadership Institute and Supervisor Training skills were critical when working with a wide variety of people and communication styles. From 2007-2009, I supervised a team of four production artists providing coaching, resources and career development guidance. Results: Through effectively managing resources, constant process improvements, and negotiating with vendors, I saved QBP over half million dollars. Show less



Waymar Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Print Communications Manager / Event Coordinator

  • 1990 - 2005

  Print Communication responsibilities included all aspects of literature production from researching and writing, rough layouts, art direction at photo studios, on-site photography, photo alterations through Photoshop, graphic production, print buying, color corrections and press approvals, along with significant contributions to marketing strategies and providing focused internal/external communications through e-mails and newsletters. Event responsibilities included the coordination of Rep/Dealer training forums. This involved the travel, lodging, meeting collateral, festive meals, decorations, awards and entertainment (such as golf tournaments, karaoke, casino games) for 50+ guests, plus the management team. Also orchestrated the company holiday parties, picnics and outings for 100+ employees. Results: I saved Waymar $25,000+ per year by producing all projects in-house without any outsourcing. All projects were completed on-time and usually under budget. Show less



AdVantage Advertising

• Eagan, MN

• Graphic Production Manager

  • 1985 - 1990

  Responsibilities included all aspects of graphic production, managing staff, organizing freelancers and vendors, maintaining paperwork and files on each job, while keeping a positive relationship with clients. Responsibilities included all aspects of graphic production, managing staff, organizing freelancers and vendors, maintaining paperwork and files on each job, while keeping a positive relationship with clients.