EVENT PLANNING & PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Project & Event Management: Successfully developed, produced, managed and implemented detailed high-profile special events from concept to completion including; plan and theme development, collateral materials development, fundraising initiatives, detailed budget and staff management to help clients achieve tactics and goals. Public Relations & Marketing Management: Created strategic plans, campaigns and budgets, pitched client stories and publicity proposals. Also, provided counsel and marketing strategy on new products and branding, as well as wrote communications materials for newsletters, brochures and talking points to accomplish strategic objectives and messaging. Relationship & Vendor Management: Developed and nurtured strong relationships with staff, vendors, clients and volunteers by proactively anticipating needs, delivering a quality, prompt and professional product. Developed mutual trust and respect that has enabled me to cultivate and continue relationships with business and community leaders in West Michigan. EVENT PLANNING & PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL I offer more than 12 years of well-rounded, progressive experience in event management, public relations, brand identity development, publicity management, strategic messaging and writing, media relations and project management.

Assistant

Grand Rapids, MI