Experience

BEDS Plus Care
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Development Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Various Organizations

• Strategic Management Services

• Communications Contractor

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2021

  *Handled all aspects of district-wide (5 schools) newsletter from content-writing to distribution, to 4,000 homes in the diverse area of Countryside, Hodgkins and south La Grange * Wrote and disseminated press releases to area newspapers/news stations resulting in positive coverage and more informed stake holders * Posted to social media - using Hootsuite for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram * Created newspaper advertisements * Created social media posts resulting in the doubling of followers in the first year and an additional 50% per year to present



Pet Parade Charities

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2021

  * Managed 100+ group entries per year to showcase, in one of the largest events in the Chicagoland area * Solicited sponsorships from near west suburban businesses, many years exceeding dollar expectations * Coordinated talent such as newscasters, radio personalities and musicians to take part in the event * Created website and social media content (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WordPress, Squarespace, Blackboard) * Wrote and disseminated press releases to Chicagoland newspapers and news stations, garnering positive coverage * Curated marketing materials such as posters and newspaper advertisements using Canva.com * Created e-mail blasts using iContact



The LeaderShop

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Public Relations Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  * Wrote and distributed press releases * Created newsletters both online and printed * Managed social media accounts * Updated website www.theleadershop.org * Solicited sponsorships for special events * Managed logistics of special events including 5Ks and wine tasting fundraisers * Wrote and distributed press releases * Created newsletters both online and printed * Managed social media accounts * Updated website www.theleadershop.org * Solicited sponsorships for special events * Managed logistics of special events including 5Ks and wine tasting fundraisers



American Media

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Magazine Advertising Director & Representative for Country Weekly

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2007

  * Grew Midwest territory revenue by at least 45% each fiscal year, closing numerous high profile clients including Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s and Quaker * Promoted to also oversee West Coast account manager * Fostered close relationships with advertising agency and client contacts * Strategically developed magazine overviews and proposals tailored to clients’ needs * Grew Midwest territory revenue by at least 45% each fiscal year, closing numerous high profile clients including Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s and Quaker * Promoted to also oversee West Coast account manager * Fostered close relationships with advertising agency and client contacts * Strategically developed magazine overviews and proposals tailored to clients’ needs



Warden, Kelley, Allen & Opfer

• Advertising Sales Representative for Scholastic Parent & Child

  • Oct 2000 - Dec 2001

  *Managed key Chicago, Ohio and Iowa accounts for Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine * Closed many prospective accounts including Barney (HIT) and Lego * Consultative sales approach used to create custom client proposals *Managed key Chicago, Ohio and Iowa accounts for Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine * Closed many prospective accounts including Barney (HIT) and Lego * Consultative sales approach used to create custom client proposals



FCB Global

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Planner

  • Jul 1998 - Oct 2000

  Accounts: S.C. Johnson & Quaker * Developed and implemented national media plans that included magazine and television plans * Researched target audience and priority markets of client brands Accounts: S.C. Johnson & Quaker * Developed and implemented national media plans that included magazine and television plans * Researched target audience and priority markets of client brands