• Recruited, trained and recognized volunteers • Managed maintenance and improvement of grounds • Developed communications and presentations for all stakeholders • Supervised four permanent employees, 20-30 seasonal employees and volunteers Regional Event/Member Development Specialist (Pacific Northwest Region) Foresters (now Foresters Financial) - Toronto, ON 2001 to 2009 • Planned and executed over 30 annual member appreciation events, community involvement activities, fundraising events, trainings, and business meetings throughout region • Supported all levels of membership from Regional Council, Branch Officers and members • Implemented online registration process for events; decreased no-show rate by 21% and increased participation by more than 25% • Recruited, developed, and managed on-site event staff and volunteers • Developed content and coordinated the design of communication materials • Served as editor for online newsletter including providing articles and photography • Managed and monitored all service contracts, licenses, and permits associated to events • Prepared financial reports to streamline process for measuring event operational budgets and determine return on investment Director, Corporate & Event Marketing Easter Seals - Lakewood, CO 1999 to 2001 • Executed existing events and created two new events; exceeded revenue goals by more than 50% in first year • Led all elements of outreach including relationship building with community organizations, corporations, vendors and sponsors increasing financial support and overall organizational awareness • Created and distributed all communications including news releases, marketing collateral, sponsorship packages, and vendor sales materials • Established volunteer appreciation program to recognize and motivate volunteers and ensure future participation
Education Bachelor's in Communications
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus - Portales, NM Bachelor's in Social & Behavioral Sciences Linfield College-McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR
Skills • Association Management Software • Constant Contact • Mobile Event Apps (EventBrite, YAPP, Vendini) • Social Media Management • Digital Marketing
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