Experience

Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce

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

• Director of Events

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Facilitate and manage nearly 100 business to business events per year including:- State of the Community- Excellence in Education- Men's Health & Fitness- Auburn Hills Golf Open- Culture 2020- Taste of Auburn Hills- Women Empowered- Silver & Gold Awards

• Program Development and Signature Events Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2019

• Events Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016



Cincinnati Museum Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Public Relations

  • 1993 - 1996

  Director of Public Relations of The Cincinnati Historical Society before being promoted to PR director for all entities of the facility after a merger. CMC is home of the Museum of Natural History & Science, Historical Society Museum & Library, Omnimax Theater and Children’s Museum of Cincinnati. Managed all functions of the PR department consisting of internal and external communications, special events, media relations, advertising and development support. Supervised a public relations team, as well as volunteers for multiple special events. Implemented cross promotional strategies with other organizations including Procter & Gamble, Nabisco, Kroger, Hasbro Toys, Hershey Chocolates, Tombstone Pizza & various radio stations, to expand publicity efforts. Planned and implemented special events including media, member & donor exhibit previews; annual gala fundraiser; and special weekends to increase awareness and attendance. Wrote and produced annual reports, exhibit brochures, quarterly member publication & speeches for CEO. Also wrote advertising copy and worked with freelance designers, reducing agency costs. Show less



Bon Secours Health System

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

  • 1990 - 1992

  Managed all internal communications; editor of quarterly, bi-monthly & weekly newsletters; wrote copy for brochures promoting hospital service lines including women’s health, aging services, orthopedics, cardiology & emergency services. Initiated and managed media relations; wrote press releases, sought media coverage & served as hospital spokesperson. Supervised projects of graphic designers, photographers and printing vendors; implemented bidding system to maintain cost-effective, high quality service. Implemented and managed college internship program. Show less



Saginaw General Hospital

• Community Relations Specialist

  • 1987 - 1990

  Managed and edited five internal communication publications. Developed promotional campaign for physician recruitment including print material, hospital and community presentations and audio-visual materials. Hospital spokesperson & patient advocate; gave presentations to new physicians, school/community groups and media. Wrote press releases and handled media relations. Planned special events for openings of new departments/hospital services. Wrote speeches for chief executive officer, chairman of the board of directors and president of the medical staff. Show less