Experience

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  Special Matters Studios

  • Artist
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  Special Matters Studios

  • Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

  • Artist

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

    Create original artwork in a variety of media including oil paints, watercolor and acrylics.

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  Home

  • Stay at Home Mom

    • 2004 - Present

    Raising two daughters and an active volunteer in the school community.Grade-level Curriculum Crafts Lead, 2010-2016Social Committee Chair, 2011-2013Curriculum Crafts Chair, 2013-2016Girl Scout Troop 77144 Leader, 2009-2015Girl Scout Troop 85453 Leader, 2012-2018Room Parent, 2009-2018Yearbook Chai...

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  Special Matters

  • Residential Interior Designer

    • 2013 - 2015

    Collaborated with homeowners to create beautiful, inviting interior spaces.Specialized in paint color selection: worked with clients to pinpoint wall and trim colors to enhance their homes.Identified complementary fixtures and finishes for projects of any budget, size and scope.

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  Special Matters

  • Designer

    • 2002 - 2007

    Launched company that supported businesses and individuals on various marketing and design projects; grew business from zero to 17 clients in first 9 months of operationsDeveloped brands and created marketing materials for newly launched and existing small businesses.Produced private events and f...

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  PS'SOFT

  • Marketing Director

    • 2001 - 2002

    Partnered with IT to develop company's first US database to link sales and marketing efforts.Designed integrated lead generation programs and managed inside sales team.Launched US public relations activities, managed agency, wrote press releases.Created client satisfaction program to leverage...

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  Mainspring

  • Marketing Director

    • 2000 - 2001

    Directed 3-person team responsible for corporate and service marketing including client acquisition and retention programs, events, speaking opportunities, internet marketing, collateral, and brand positioning.Defined and executed marketing programs on time and within budget to drive significant ...

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  Mainspring, Inc.

  • Senior Manager, Market Development

    • 1999 - 2000

    Build 4-person inside sales team to develop new leads to fuel sales process; one of these leads evolved into $1 million key account for company.Managed 2-person marketing communications team that developed programs and presentations, created print and electronic campaigns, and wrote for print col...

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  Forrester Research

  • Manager, International Marketing

    • 1995 - 1999

    Rapidly rose to managing international marketing from earlier roles as the Manager, Marketing Events and Media Relations and Marketing Specialist.Promoted opening of European Research Center in Amsterdam, NL: produced a 9-city European launch tour and simultaneous transatlantic office receptions ...

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  Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

  • Copywriter and Database Specialist

    • 1994 - 1995

    Wrote copy for Barron's and Wall Street Journal ads, press releases, sales presentations and letters.Created marketing database to improve efficiency in telemarketing and direct mail operations.Coordinated production and direct mail efforts.

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  Concentric Data Systems

  • Sales Associate

    • 1993 - 1994

    Fielded technical sales calls.Managed Authorized Training Center program.Created promotional programs to foster sales with resellers and distributors.