Experience

Vivalon

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Marketing and Development Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  I joined Vivalon in March 2023 as its Chief Development and Marketing Officer, responsible for developing, implementing, and executing on the organization’s fundraising and marketing strategy. In 2024, we will realize completion of our new Healthy Aging Campus in downtown San Rafael; It is set to become a central nexus for all of Marin's older adults and their families—a sanctuary where they can engage, educate themselves, partake in a meal, participate in various classes and activities, and create meaningful connections with others. The campus will also feature 66 much-needed, affordable housing units specifically designed for older adults. Furthermore, it will offer healthcare services, accessible transportation options, and a plethora of programs ingeniously curated to enhance human interaction and connectedness. Vivalon will also celebrate 70 years of service to older adults in Marin County in 2024. Show less



Providence

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Marketing, South Division (California)

  • Jun 2020 - Mar 2023



American AgCredit

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

  I was the Senior Marketing Manager at American AgCredit. In that role, I managed Marketing Communications and Brand Management for the Association. My duties included writing, editing and design, advertising, agency and contractor management, photo and video production, Association sponsorships, public relations and social media. I was the Senior Marketing Manager at American AgCredit. In that role, I managed Marketing Communications and Brand Management for the Association. My duties included writing, editing and design, advertising, agency and contractor management, photo and video production, Association sponsorships, public relations and social media.



Poppy Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  My primary role at First Community Bank, now Poppy Bank, was to help the bank become more visible in the communities where they serve. I oversaw all marketing, advertising, community relations, web content, publications, and branding for the bank. My primary role at First Community Bank, now Poppy Bank, was to help the bank become more visible in the communities where they serve. I oversaw all marketing, advertising, community relations, web content, publications, and branding for the bank.



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Public Relations and Marketing

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2013

  I was responsible for marketing/advertising, public and media relations, publications and editorial review, and web content for this oldest campus of Penn State outside of University Park. I was responsible for marketing/advertising, public and media relations, publications and editorial review, and web content for this oldest campus of Penn State outside of University Park.



K.Fry Public Relations

• Pennsylvania

• Owner/Publicist

  • Aug 2003 - Feb 2009

  I founded and managed this freelance publicity company and represented clients in the book publishing industry. My work entailed writing press releases, author bios, interview questions, and other supplemental collateral to obtain book reviews and author interviews to help promote a new book release. I had the privilege of representing many top authors and publishers over the years I ran K.Fry Public Relations. I founded and managed this freelance publicity company and represented clients in the book publishing industry. My work entailed writing press releases, author bios, interview questions, and other supplemental collateral to obtain book reviews and author interviews to help promote a new book release. I had the privilege of representing many top authors and publishers over the years I ran K.Fry Public Relations.



Cook Communications, and WaterBrook Press

• Colorado Springs, CO

• Senior Publicist

  • 2000 - 2003

  I started in publishing at Cook Communications before transitioning to WaterBrook Press, a division of Random House, Inc. As a publicist, I managed book launch campaigns for our authors. This included writing press materials, pitching interview and story ideas to the media, and scheduling author tours. I started in publishing at Cook Communications before transitioning to WaterBrook Press, a division of Random House, Inc. As a publicist, I managed book launch campaigns for our authors. This included writing press materials, pitching interview and story ideas to the media, and scheduling author tours.



Golden State Warriors

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Basketball Operations Coordinator

  • Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

  I had the privilege of handling the administration of the Warriors basketball operations office under the direct supervision of its General Manager at the time, Garry St. Jean. I coordinated travel and accommodations for players traded to the team and various other interesting tasks. It was much fun.

• Community Relations Coordinator

  • Aug 1995 - Jun 1998

  I had the privilege of coordinating the Warriors community service projects including the Big Shoe Giveaway, a program I helped to launch in which professional basketball players donated their really big shoes to deserving big-footed people in the community. We also started the Tall Tales program while I was there to get players into local libraries to read to children--showing them the value of education. I moved onto Basketball Operations Coordinator after this role.