Experience

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  Musician

  • Classical/Jazz/Pop - Pianist, Vocalist, Piano/Vocal Instructor, Competition J...
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  Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church

  • Oak Creek, Wisconsin

  • Church Staff - Marketing Committee Member and Musician

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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  Musician

  • Southeast Wisconsin

  • Classical/Jazz/Pop - Pianist, Vocalist, Piano/Vocal Instructor, Competition J...

    • Jan 1980 - Oct 2022
    • Southeast Wisconsin

    As a pianist and singer, performs for corporate functions, gala, charity and special events throughout Southeast Wisconsin. Training includes extensive study in classical and jazz piano, vocal and chamber music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the University of WI-Milwaukee. As a scho...

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  Gateway to Milwaukee

  • Executive Offices
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager of Operations

    • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

    Manage the daily operations for the Airport Gateway Business Assn., the Airport Gateway Business Improvement District (BID #40), the Crisol Corridor Business Improvement District #50 and The Aerotropolis MKE. Assist the Executive Director with work related to the economic development of the business improvement districts and assists Marketing Manager with managing various projects and events for these organizations.

  • Marketing/Events Director

    • Jan 2017 - Nov 2019

    The Gateway to Milwaukee (GTM) is a coalition of non-profit organizations, focused on the physical and economic development of the Gateway region of Milwaukee, WI centered around General Mitchell International Airport. The purpose of the GTM is to create a welcoming environment for consumers, travelers and business owners, enhance community relations, attract and retain businesses in the area, while also improving the image and safety of the area and its surrounding communities.Was responsible for promoting the GTM and its initiatives, events and business association members. Maintained and developed new relationships with area businesses, property owners and community partners on behalf of the organization. Assisted the Executive Director in the development and management of key projects related to economic development, urban planning, business relations, board and committee meeting reporting and governmental reporting.Planned, managed and promoted all events and workshops, developed social media plan, updated and managed Gateway to Milwaukee's and Crisol Corridor's websites, wrote press releases, newsletters, reports and business spotlights and also managed the membership development and retention programs.

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  South Suburban Chamber of Commerce

  • Oak Creek, Wisconsin

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    • Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
    • Oak Creek, Wisconsin

    Served as a Board Member of the South Suburban Chamber in Southeast Wisconsin.

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  Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin

  • Greater Milwaukee Area

  • Director of Accredited Business Services

    • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Greater Milwaukee Area

    As Director of Member Services, I connected with Southeastern Wisconsin accredited businesses through phone discussions and in-person meetings including BBB Corporate Partners. Offered support and guidance on how to utilize member benefits and how to best promote businesses, marketing their comp...

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  Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin

  • Events Director

    • Feb 2004 - Apr 2015

    Planned all aspects of events for the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau from inception to conclusion, included obtaining sponsors, guest speakers, entertainment, food and beverages, venues and hotels. Events planned: Member breakfasts, business luncheons, outings - Brewer's events, the BBB E...

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  MGIC

  • 250 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202

  • Capital Markets, National Accounts and Investments

    • 1988 - 1998
    • 250 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202