As Communications Manager, I am responsible for brand management, formatting, production and distribution of all company identity, collateral, design, programming and content management for our website and social media. I prepare all speech files, coordinate speech details and logistics and work closely with our co-op clients to set up and manage our online appointment booking system. I am also happy to jump in and help wherever is needed in the office, my favorite part of being in a small closely-knit team environment.
Professional Experience
- 2008 – Present:
Communications Manager
Castle Wealth Advisors
Indianapolis, IN
- 2001 - 2008:
Vice President Marketing and Design
JMH Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
I was responsible for client contact and overall graphic design project management, including client meetings, obtaining client input and final approvals, computer design and artwork layouts and proofreading and attending press checks for printed materials.
- 2006 - 2007:
Marketing Director
Casalini Portraits
Zionsville, IN
I was responsible for developing new commercial and individual portrait exhibits, speaker series and commission opportunities including researching/scouting locations and contacting appropriate parties, preparing event proposals and scheduling event dates.
- 1998 - 2001:
Client Services Manager
BHI Design
Chicago, IL
I was responsible for client contact and project management from initiation through final billing, including attending client meetings, formulating budgets and production schedules, monitoring initial and development conference calls, relaying client needs to designers, presenting/selling designer's work to clients, obtaining client initial input and final appprovals.
- 1995 - 1997:
Designer, Marketing and Client Service Manager
JMH Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
I served as the main client contact for numerous projects and also prepared initial, production and final electronic files for those projects. I attended client meetings, press checks, coordinated illustrators, photographers and writers and coordinated final product delivery.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Creative Writing
Miami University
Oxford, OH
- Associates Degree in Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City, NY (Summa Cum Laude)
- Small Business Certification
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City, NY