Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Communications Consultant

    • Oct 2014 - Present
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  American Culinary Federation, Inc.

  • St. Augustine, Fla.

  • Director of Communications

    • Mar 2006 - Sep 2014
    • St. Augustine, Fla.
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  Tree of Life, Inc.

  • St. Augustine, Fla.

  • Corporate Communications Manager

    • Jul 2001 - Jan 2005
    • St. Augustine, Fla.

    Developed and implemented effective and comprehensive marketing and communications strategies internally and externally to support the business goals of Tree of Life, Inc., subsidiary companies, and Royal Wessanen nv. Responsibilities included establishing and administering public relations and ...

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  Cook Marketing Communications/William Cook Agency

  • Jacksonville, Fla.

  • Public Relations Counselor

    • Mar 1997 - May 2001
    • Jacksonville, Fla.

    Responsibilities included media relations, community relations planning, strategic marketing, crisis management, publicity, event coordination, internal employee campaigns, product introductions, mergers and acquisitions, annual report development, copy writing, PSA production, and advertising. C...

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  Arthritis Foundation, Northeast Florida Branch

  • Jacksonville, Fla.

  • Executive Director

    • Feb 1994 - Mar 1997
    • Jacksonville, Fla.

    Responsible for operating the Northeast Branch comprised of twelve counties. Duties included: budget development; establishing and implementing program services; recruiting and advising Board of Directors; certifying and supervising volunteers to execute patient services, education programs and ...

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  March of Dimes, Northeast Florida Chapter

  • Jacksonville, Fla.

  • Chapter Community Director

    • May 1991 - Jan 1994
    • Jacksonville, Fla.

    Responsibilities included corporate underwriting and solicitation, press collateral and newsletter development, media relations, logistical planning and implementation, volunteer enlisting and training, and staff management. Additional duties included budgeting and Board of Directors recruiting.

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  March of Dimes, South Florida Chapter

  • West Palm Beach, Fla.

  • Division Community Director, Palm Beach/Martin Division

    • Dec 1989 - May 1991
    • West Palm Beach, Fla.

    Coordinated, promoted and implemented Palm Beach WalkAmerica and high profile events. Responsibilities included writing sponsorship proposals, brochures, newsletters, and press releases; recruiting volunteers; supervising assistant; and establishing Healthy Start program.