Experience

Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Training Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  • Plans and manages the marketing and promotional efforts of the Center as well as coordinates public (in-person and remote) training and other events• Organizes and oversees the preparation and dissemination of consistent and professional marketing, promotion and communications including the VMEC web site, blog posts, annual Impact Report, LinkedIn, e-newsletters, press releases, advertising and quarterly federal client reports• Schedules, plans and coordinates logistical details with meeting facilities, VMEC Business Advisors and third-party consultants, vendors and others• Works with local, regional, statewide and federal partners to ensure VMEC's presence, inclusion and importance as the manufacturing face of Vermont• Member of VMEC's COVID-19 crisis management team, assigned by Governor Phil Scott, responsible for coordinating and releasing Vermont's 3-Phased Reopening Plan for Manufacturing, Fulfillment and Distribution enterprises; this included communicate to our partners, clients and stakeholders through restart and reopening efforts



Robynn's Cleaning Service

• Owner

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2009

  • Provided timely residential cleaning estimates for potential clients in Chittenden County• Professionally and thoroughly served approximately 18 – 20 clients at one time with residential cleaning services• Managed all financial aspects of the business• Maintained active community involvement in order to secure new business • Provided timely residential cleaning estimates for potential clients in Chittenden County• Professionally and thoroughly served approximately 18 – 20 clients at one time with residential cleaning services• Managed all financial aspects of the business• Maintained active community involvement in order to secure new business



TD

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Specialist

  • Apr 2002 - Jun 2005

  • Managed and implemented the Charitable Foundation and Sponsorship program (budget - $500,000)• Developed, coordinated and advised on public relations opportunities• Coordinated and executed statewide bank-sponsored events• Developed and distributed press releases and monthly calendar of events; also, contributing writer for corporate-wide newsletter • Managed and implemented the Charitable Foundation and Sponsorship program (budget - $500,000)• Developed, coordinated and advised on public relations opportunities• Coordinated and executed statewide bank-sponsored events• Developed and distributed press releases and monthly calendar of events; also, contributing writer for corporate-wide newsletter



Blodgett Oven Company

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Show and Training Coordinator

  • Sep 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Coordinated and executed national and chain trade shows for the Blodgett Corporation including Blodgett, Blodgett Combi, Pitco Frialator, MagiKitch’n and Jade Range• Supervised installation and dismantle labor• Coordinated all exhibitor services as they relate to show coordination• Managed trade show budget: $1.5 million – 2000, $900,000 – 2001• Coordinated and developed product training seminars for customers, dealers and consultants• Managed association dues and participation• Coordinated successful company-wide Sales and Marketing meeting (January 2000)• Served as a frequent contributing writer to monthly company newsletter regarding trade shows and training



Plattsburgh Airbase Redevelopment Corporation (PARC)

• Director Of Special Events

  • Jan 1996 - Sep 1999

  • Coordinated, managed and organized all special events for the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base• Featured projects:Lake Champlain International Air Show: Served as Associate Director for this inaugural world class air show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights, several other performers and many static display planes. Attendance: 16,000; Budget: $400,000July 4th Festival: Annual community family-oriented event complete with live bands, demonstrations, displays, food vendors and fireworks. Attendance: 8,000; Budget: $25,000Joe Walsh Concert: Live musical performance by this former member of The Eagles. Attendance: 1,600; Budget: $50,000• Assisted various non-profit organizations in coordinating fundraising activities on the historic Old Base Oval parade grounds• Served as a contributing writer to quarterly newsletter distributed to 1,600 area businesses• Assisted in the production of smaller events such as public forums, receptions, dignitary visits, etc.