Strategic Marketing Professional

Creative and detail-oriented marketing professional with significant experience supporting clients within both non-profit and for-profit sectors through strategic planning, creative solutions, and skillful consulting.

  • Expert in seamlessly integrating creativity and analytics to craft compelling marketing and communication strategies, plans, content, and promotions.
  • Thrives on diverse perspectives, consistently exploring alternative angles to uncover hidden opportunities.
  • Energetic leader fostering strong interpersonal connections to inspire teams
    and clients, adeptly managing details and resources for maximum impact.

My Skills and Achievements

Education

B.A., Communications & Public Relations
University of North Florida
1991-1992

Munich Campus, Germany
University of Maryland
1991-1992

Areas of Expertise

Account & Client Management
Brand Awareness
Budget Planning
Copywriting & Editing
Creative Direction
Marketing Initiatives
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Team Management & Mentoring

Soft Skills

Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Communication
Creativity
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership

Mentoring
Presentation
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Time Management

Technical Skills

Adobe Acrobat Pro
Google Suite

Microsoft 365 & Office Suite

Basecamp
Canva
Constant Contact
Facebook

Harvest
Instagram
Toggle Track

ChatGPT
InDesign
HubSpot
LinkedIn

MailChimp
Meta Business
Threads
WordPress

Professional Experience

2015-Present

Strategic Lead, Senior Marketing Consultant

Creative and detail-oriented marketing professional with significant experience supporting clients within both non-profit and for-profit sectors through strategic planning, marketing solutions, and skillful consulting.

  • Expert in seamlessly integrating creativity and analytics to craft compelling marketing and communication strategies, plans, content, and promotions.
  • Thrives on diverse perspectives, consistently exploring alternative angles to uncover hidden opportunities.
  • Energetic leader fostering strong interpersonal connections to inspire teams and clients, adeptly managing details and resources for maximum impact.

2014-Present

Creativity Maven | Strategic Thinker | Marketing Consultant

Independent marketing consultant offering marketing strategy, guidance, and implementation services to businesses and non-profit organizations. Developing innovative marketing solutions tailored to individual needs and specialized niches.

  • Offer counsel on marketing strategy, brand positioning, messaging, and identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing channels.
  • Provide guidance on digital marketing initiatives, including website content, social media, and content marketing, to engage customers and members.
  • Produce compelling content to help drive social interaction and website traffic, enhancing brand authority, and engaging target audiences.

2013-2015

Adventure Coordinator

Embarked on a two-year adventure with husband and three children.

  • Managed logistics and itinerary planning for a global journey to 10 countries, demonstrating organizational skills, adaptability, and cultural awareness.

2000-2013

Director, Marketing/PR

Oversaw marketing and communications for North America’s fourth-largest Jewish community center with a $15 million operating budget.

  • Developed and executed annual marketing plan aligning with organizational goals, while implementing and supervising the brand strategy, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Led strategic planning, project management, and supervision of both traditional and digital marketing efforts, increasing the marketing team, and optimizing workflow procedures.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to meet membership goals, preschool and summer camp enrollments, attendance at Cultural Arts events, as well as supporting development initiatives such as a $15 million renovation and construction campaign.
  • Worked closely with the Board and Committees, while also providing education to both leadership and staff.

1999-2000

Public Relations Coordinator

Collaborated with senior leadership on internal and external communications.

  • Created content and assisted in organizing the quarterly newsletter and Town Halls, as well as quarterly tracking materials, and contributed to the intranet site.
  • Formulated external marketing materials, such as press releases, letters, and articles for clients’ newsletters and publicity requirements.

1998-1999

Coordinator of Public Relations & Development

Managed media relations and marketing activities for the museum’s annual operating budget of $2.3 million.

  • Crafted news releases, pitched stories, and conducted research for media requests and inquiries related to all traveling and permanent exhibits, plus special events.
  • Oversaw and expanded the constituent database, encompassing both current and past members, utilizing direct mail appeals, special events, and individual outreach.

1995-1998

Community Director

Oversaw fundraising campaigns and supervised volunteer-led special events for the Florida and New Jersey Chapters.

  • Florida: Elevated WalkAmerica revenue from $63,000 to $90,000, plus an additional $21,000 through WalkMania, Blue Jeans for Babies, and Even It Up.
  • Florida: Established the inaugural Communications Committee and first Strategic Communications Plan.
  • New Jersey: Managed special events and educational programs, generating $100,000 in Hunterdon County and $45,000 in Warren County for WalkAmerica 1998.

1995-1998

Freelance Writer | University of North Florida

1995

Marketing Internship | The Rouse Company (The Landing, Jacksonville)

1993-1994

Media Relations Assistant | University of North Florida