Experience

Northbrook Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Responsible for the project management of all Marketing & Communications division work requests, the oversight and administration of the District's marketing channels, and the development and execution of overall marketing strategies to promote all aspects of the District.

• Digital Marketing Strategist

  • Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Responsible for the administration, monitoring and maintenance of the District’s digital marketing channels including websites, content management systems, social media, intranet, advertising, signage and displays that will execute overall marketing strategies to promote all aspects of the District.



KB Dance and Performing Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Specialist

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the organization's overall marketing efforts and building brand awareness. Responsible for the organization's overall marketing efforts and building brand awareness.



Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  Responsible for developing an artistic vision, utilizing the festival’s mission and objectives, and communicate that vision to festival staff, independent film community, press, and the general public. Primary duties include managing department coordinators, overseeing all financial details, fundraising, developing economic and budgetary strategies, and programming special event presentations. Reporting to the organization's Board of Directors. Responsible for developing an artistic vision, utilizing the festival’s mission and objectives, and communicate that vision to festival staff, independent film community, press, and the general public. Primary duties include managing department coordinators, overseeing all financial details, fundraising, developing economic and budgetary strategies, and programming special event presentations. Reporting to the organization's Board of Directors.



Palatine Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications & Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for the operation and administration of the Communications & Marketing division, including supervising and directing the workflow of marketing, advertising, and community relations.

• Digital Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Responsible for the creation and administration of the District's marketing initiatives and the design and management of all digital platforms.

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for the development and dissemination of all Park District marketing and public relations for the district, including preparing marketing and advertising strategies, planning and organizing promotional presentations and marketing events, and management of web site, email and social media, and preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing marketing data.

• Cultural Arts Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2016

  Responsible for all operational and program functions and the supervision as they relate to cultural arts programs and special events.



CNGM Pictures

• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2014

  Lead a team of 4-6 staff members in the growth and development of the production company, promoting character-driven independent motion pictures through multiple mediums.CNGM Pictures is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to producing and exhibiting independent cinema through the collaboration of student and professional filmmakers.

• Artistic Director

  • Feb 2004 - Dec 2009

  Established a volunteer management team along with a diverse network of artists, talent and community supporters. Built an organization that now produces, funds, markets and self-distributes 2 feature films and 1-3 short subjects each year, along with sponsoring screenings, festivals and promotional / educational events.



I Made America LLC

• Greater Chicago Area

• Supervising Producer

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

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