PROFILE
Highly organized communications professional with 10 years experience in the Parks and Recreation field. Areas of expertise include web and print content development, special event management, fiscally responsible budgeting. Community-minded with a drive to be innovative. Team leader with exceptional writing and and editing skills. Proven track record in engaging communities creatively with strategic planning. Results-oriented with supervisory experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
Warrenville Park District
10/2013-Present
Use best practices for all marketing aspects of the district including web, print and digital media.
Planning of events with positive community engagement.
Effectively budget for marketing efforts. Design all graphics for digital, social, integrated, and traditional media.
Design web graphics and eblasts.
Manage social media accounts.
Photograph programs and events.
Solicit sponsors and maintain positive relationships.
Conduct surveys and assisted in development of Strategic Master Plan.
Lifestyle Director
Village Green at Cantera
3/2008-4/2015
Planned and executed two social events for members of the community.
Welcomed new residents and created resident retention strategies
Created flyers, newsletters, and eblast to communicate events and community updates.
EDUCATION
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
9/2021-Present
Pursuing an Associates Degree in Marketing and Professional Writing Certificate. Courses include Principles of Marketing, Business Ethics, Workplace Writing, Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Writing in the Professions, Digital Writing and Financial Accounting.
Anticipated Completion: December 2023
American Career College
Topeka, KS
1988-1990
Certificate in Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019) 5/2023
NRPA
Leadership Certificate 4/2023
Hubspot Academy
SEO Certification 2/2023
IPRA
Outstanding Special Event of the Year Award 1/2023
Hootsuite
Social Marketing Certification 11/20222
IPRA
Conference Agency Showcase People's Choice Award 1/2022
NRPA 10/2020
Marketing & Communications for Parks and Recreation Certificate
IPRA 1/2020
Marketing & Communications Section Rising Star Award
NRPA 6/2019
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
References available upon request.