Vice President : Managing Director

• Oct 2019 - Present

Account Director

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

Turn a Message into a MovementThere’s an old saying that “to handle something with kid gloves” means to treat it with special care. The name KidGlov embodies our style of business—to strategically advance your organization and brand for success while working with you side-by-side. It’s how we take a message and turn it into a movement.From implementing traditional marketing and advertising services to delivering unexpected brand experiences, KidGlov tailors, patterns and buttons up fresh creative ideas to fit you and your mission with perfection. We take high-level branding and full-service marketing and make them affordable to local, regional and national organizations. Show less

Director of Communications/Senior Strategist

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

• Participated as a member of the CHI Health Clinic Senior Leadership Team • Led all communications efforts for the Clinic (Employee/Physician & Executive) • Managed content for the employee and provider intranet pages • Worked closely with the Clinic Leadership Team to ensure all communications were aligned with strategic initiatives. • Participated in discussions regarding strategic planning and practice development Led communications through difficult transitions such as compensation changes, mergers, name changes, etc... Show less

Marketing Strategist

• May 2002 - Jan 2010

• Assisted in developing and executing marketing plans for several internal clients working in collaboration with the communications, public relations and graphic design teams.• Created copy for brochures, ads and direct mail pieces, increasing awareness of services and driving growth initiatives for the system.• Served as the lead for developing community partnerships / sponsorships and coordinated all special events.• Successfully managed multiple projects for internal clients simultaneously working within a defined budget.• Responsible for meeting growth targets and objectives for each project. Show less

Communications Strategist

• Jun 2001 - May 2002

• Prepared all internal communications including newsletters, executive and employee communications.• Worked with various departments to develop communication plans to meet strategic needs.• Learned to be creative with limited to no budget dollars, improving the visibility and increasing awareness for smaller service lines.• Worked with local media to highlight providers and employees, helping drive new business.• Assisted with coordinating community events on behalf of the organization, improving engagement with consumers in key areas within the market. Show less

Communications Coordinator

• Dec 2000 - Jun 2001

• Prepared speeches, press releases and communications for the Mayor. • Organized press events, sharing critical information on key city initiatives. • Responded to all media inquiries and managed the relationship between local press and city officials. • Worked closely with city leaders to ensure consistent communication regarding city initiatives. • Supported the day to day activities of the Mayor, ensuring appropriate visibility within the community. • Prepared speeches, press releases and communications for the Mayor. • Organized press events, sharing critical information on key city initiatives. • Responded to all media inquiries and managed the relationship between local press and city officials. • Worked closely with city leaders to ensure consistent communication regarding city initiatives. • Supported the day to day activities of the Mayor, ensuring appropriate visibility within the community.

Marketing & Communications Administrator

• May 2000 - Oct 2000

• Managed the development of a more efficient distributor price book • Streamlined the communications functions for two divisions • Simplified the administration of sales and customer fulfillment database • Managed the development of a more efficient distributor price book • Streamlined the communications functions for two divisions • Simplified the administration of sales and customer fulfillment database

Team Lead - Sales and Customer Service

• Jun 1995 - May 2000

• Managed and motivated a eight person sales and customer service team • Organized and worked highly successful nationwide trade shows • Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability • Responsible for growing business with dealer & distributor network • Managed and motivated a eight person sales and customer service team • Organized and worked highly successful nationwide trade shows • Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability • Responsible for growing business with dealer & distributor network