Membership Director

• Jun 2023 - Present

Ballroom & Latin Dance Coach, Competitor, Studio Owner

• Jan 1999 - Present

• Earned 2-time Amateur National Champion and 3-time Professional National Finalist titles; represented US at World Games. Owned and operated independent studios. • Coached Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Illinois, and Marquette University clubs; guided two couples to four National Collegiate Championship titles. • Developed curricula and led workshops for groups from 1-200. Fostered in-school K-12 programs. • Earned 2-time Amateur National Champion and 3-time Professional National Finalist titles; represented US at World Games. Owned and operated independent studios. • Coached Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Illinois, and Marquette University clubs; guided two couples to four National Collegiate Championship titles. • Developed curricula and led workshops for groups from 1-200. Fostered in-school K-12 programs.

Freelance Writer

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2023

ONLINE PORTFOLIO: mlguthrie.journoportfolio.com • Copywriting, editing, graphic design, and marketing strategy. ONLINE PORTFOLIO: mlguthrie.journoportfolio.com • Copywriting, editing, graphic design, and marketing strategy.

Marketing Assistant, Database Analyst

• Mar 2002 - Nov 2005

• Wrote and distributed marketing and corporate communications. Implemented style guides and ensured compliance with brand and trademark specifications. Created customer service training manual.

Customer Service Manager

• Jan 1999 - Feb 2002

• Doubled sales from $4 million to $8 million in three years by effectively training staff, tracking sales program participation, implementing account ranking system, and reducing returned shipments. • Supervised staff of five customer service and 11 national sales reps. Managed 750 accounts nationwide.• Created sales and production reports and forecasts. Enforced data integrity for ERP system. Developed and led training programs for end users.

Area Sales Manager, Intimate Apparel & Hosiery

• 1994 - 1995

• Achieved new product sales of $53,300 vs. plan $20,000; sustained top volume in company over three quarters.• Redesigned merchandise transfer process to reduce labor hours and incorrect transfers. Collaborated with buyers and vendors to resolve critical stock issues. Directed implementation of merchandising/promotional plans.

Area Sales Manager, Ready-to-Wear

• 1993 - 1994

• Named top regional manager two times. Named top storewide manager seven times.• Managed annual volume of $2 million; supervised sales force of 15. Instituted communication system to coordinate operations across eight departments.