Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Genealogical Researcher

    • 2013 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Research services for the novice family historian as well as for the seasoned researcher who has reached a brick wall and requires unique and creative research techniques. • Responsible for successfully developing and executing research plans for both minor and complex genealogical research questions.• Experience in online and repository record research and retrieval, analyzing documents for validity, relevancy, and accuracy.• Proven ability to resolve complex and indirect family connection puzzles.• Experience in writing research reports and family narratives. • Research Interests & Expertise: New York state (Columbia & Dutchess Counties), Maine, Ireland;19th, 20th and 21st century.

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  The New England Historic Genealogical Society / American Ancestors

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Genealogist

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
    • Boston, Massachusetts

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  Avolli, LLC

  • Scarborough, ME

  • Founder, Marketing & Communications Manager

    • Nov 2003 - Dec 2011
    • Scarborough, ME

    International furniture and decorative arts importing company serving wholesale & retail clients throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.Scarborough, ME 2003-2011Founder, Marketing & Communications Manager • Responsible for successfully developing and executing multi-year marketing, communications, public relations, and sales strategies• Marketing & communications responsibilities included: creation and growth of a unique brand and corporate identity; collaborating with external designers for the development of digital and print materials which included those placed in major regional and national magazines; writing, editing and launching all direct mail, email, and advertising campaigns; established a extensive social networking presence; successful website design which resulted in being named ‘A Website We Love’ by House & Garden Magazine• Writing and maintaining website content; proven success managing CPC campaigns and organic SEO resulting in first page, and often first place, positions with industry specific key words• Extensive experience in all aspects of business management, budget management, administration and business development tasks• Network & negotiate with media buyers, all domestic and international vendors, suppliers and shippers • Customer service responsibilities included problem solving and direct sales via showroom, trade shows, website, email and telephone

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  New England Suzuki Institute

  • Maine

  • Co-Director

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Maine

    String Instrument Summer Camp in Standish, ME Co-Director• A volunteer position with marketing, management, and profit/loss responsibilities • Developed and coordinated non-curriculum activities to ensure the inclusion of programs and activities that would meet the needs of the students and their families • Co-managed and collaboratively worked with over 30 volunteers and paid staff• Initiated, developed and implemented a major scholarship fundraising event which involved securing sponsorships, pro-bono services, and direct donations which generated enough funds for three full tuition scholarships for financially needy and musically dedicated students.

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  Maine Suzuki Assoication

  • Portland, Maine

  • Board Member and President

    • 1999 - 2003
    • Portland, Maine

    Non-Profit organization dedicated to classical music education for children in Portland, ME 1999-2003 Board Member and President (2000-2003) • Spearheaded successfully obtaining 501c(3) status• Increased fundraising revenues and membership by successfully guiding the organization towards a greater presence within the broader community• Recruited and managed volunteers

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  Fleet Bank

  • Portland, Maine

  • Assistant Marketing Manager

    • 1986 - 1991
    • Portland, Maine

    Banking and financial services company in Portland, ME 1986-1991Assistant Marketing Manager – Project liaison among executive level management, department heads, advertising agencies and vendors with the primary responsibility of assisting with the daily marketing and advertising activities and executing the statewide advertising and promotional campaigns as developed by the marketing director. Additional responsibilities included: • Planning & executing major new product launch events • Market research including the collection of demographic information & analyzing competitor’s products• Contributing to the design direction of all print advertising and collateral materials• Proofread all advertising and promotional materials prior to release or print • Educate statewide staff on new products and promotions• Managing the inventory and distribution of marketing materials to over 50 statewide branches