Experience

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Oversee the administration, programming and strategic planning of the organization. This includes the development of fundraising, marketing and community outreach strategies.

• Associate Director, Program Development and Outreach

  • Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  Developed and implemented new programs that advanced organizational goals.Ensured quality, growth and integration of all internal programs aligned with strategic plan.Determined methods for increasing program revenue.

• Education Outreach Coordinator

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  Develop and implement statewide outreach and marketing strategies to increase awareness of Tourette Syndrome and the associated disorders. Work with associations, schools, and state agencies to educate and raise awareness.



Bergen Community College

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Nov 2011 - 2016

  Provided academic counseling and career advisement to diverse student population. Developed curriculum for unique and innovative program designed specifically for intellectually disabled students-- taught courses in career education, advocacy, practical mathematics and life skills. Designed and developed monthly interactive webinars on education topics tailored to English Language Learners. Instructed course in English to cultivate student reading, writing and grammar competency. Provided academic counseling and career advisement to diverse student population. Developed curriculum for unique and innovative program designed specifically for intellectually disabled students-- taught courses in career education, advocacy, practical mathematics and life skills. Designed and developed monthly interactive webinars on education topics tailored to English Language Learners. Instructed course in English to cultivate student reading, writing and grammar competency.



City College of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Instructed course in Public Speaking to cultivate student verbal presentation skills. Design curriculum and course content for multicultural student population. Instructed course in Public Speaking to cultivate student verbal presentation skills. Design curriculum and course content for multicultural student population.



Armand Resource Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Manager

  • May 2007 - Jun 2010

  Designed, developed, and implemented customized outreach events. Designed, developed, and implemented customized outreach events.



PVP Consulting Services

• Marketing Communications Consultant

  • 1998 - Apr 2007

  Outreach and Marketing: Developed and implemented marketing strategies for small to large corporations. Responsible for the design, development and implementation of outreach plans and special events. Worked with partner organizations and internal communications team to meet program deliverables. Content Development and Special Events:Wrote and edited content to reach targeted audiences through websites, brochures, blogs, press releases, newsletters. Managed all logistics and technical requirements for events. Managed onsite staff, vendors, and budgets. Wrote and developed program content and identified venue, guest speakers and talent.Advertising and Public Relations:Promoted the image and increased brand awareness for specific products through advertising and public relations. Ensured consistent messaging and imaging for all marketing collateral, websites, internal and external communications. Managed media schedules and budget for print advertising. Wrote creative briefs, and communication plans, and presented to management and outside vendors. Primary liaison between management, vendors and creative team to ensure timely execution of projects. Crafted story ideas and worked directly with media outlets in promoting events and upcoming news and information.Content Development and Special Events:Wrote and edited content to reach targeted audiences through websites, brochures, blogs, press releases, newsletters. Managed all logistics and technical requirements for events. Managed onsite staff, vendors, and budgets. Wrote and developed program content and identified venue, guest speakers and talent.Advertising and Public Relations:Promoted the image and increased brand awareness for specific products through advertising and public relations. Ensured consistent messaging and branding for all marketing collateral, websites, internal and external communications. Managed media schedules and budget for print advertising.



Showtime Networks Inc. (Viacom)

• Manager Trade Shows

  • May 1996 - Sep 1998

  Promoted the image and increased brand awareness for Showtime Networks' four premium services (Showtime, The Movie Channel, FLIX and Sundance) through trade advertising and trade shows. Oversaw the design and creative development of trade advertising, trade shows, brochures and various print materials. Promoted the image and increased brand awareness for Showtime Networks' four premium services (Showtime, The Movie Channel, FLIX and Sundance) through trade advertising and trade shows. Oversaw the design and creative development of trade advertising, trade shows, brochures and various print materials.



IBM

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Recognition Events

  • 1984 - Dec 1994

  Worked with all levels of management to define and set special event programming requirements, including analyzing and interpreting audience feedback and business environment.Conducted extensive research on selected story topics and speakers. Produced videos, edited scripts and constructed interviewing questions for video and film production. Developed the creative, managed the logistics and budget for specific program elements (e.g. videos and live acts). Held various positions in marketing, sales, recruiting and training within the New York metropolitan area. Training included instructing IBM staff throughout the region on utilization of new communications device. Advanced to level of field manager, leading a staff of engineers tasked with providing technical services and solutions to clients.