Annie M. Dance
203.216.9366 ∙ [email protected]
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∙ seeking full-time position within a commutable distance to Danbury, CT or telecommute/remote/virtual position
∙ also available for part-time and project/freelance work
∙ authorized to work for any U.S. employer, able to relocate with assistance
CLICK HERE for a PDF or Word document of my cover letter and resume as of 3/16/16
OVERVIEW
Dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience wearing many hats • Customer Service Specialist • Advocate • Brand Ambassador • Public Relations & Marketing Communications Expert • Experienced Spokeswoman • Writer • Editor • Photographer • Web Designer • Graphic Designer • Social Media Guru • E-Marketing Manager • & much more
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∙ Seeking a full-time opportunity and available immediately – over 10 years of experience serving diverse private, public and nonprofit organizations
∙ Customer service focused communication strategist – communicate clearly with customers while providing timely guidance and support
∙ Advocate and writer – published in many print and online publications on a variety of topics - please visit AnnieMDance.com to view samples of work
∙ Brand ambassador and social media producer – act as photographer, designer and content creator to appeal to multiple audiences across various platforms
∙ Development and Fundraising – work with organization leaders to develop and execute successful fundraising and cultivate donor relations
∙ Marketing maven (print and digital) – develop, execute and write materials for marketing and e-mail campaigns, press releases, conferences, events, etc.
∙ Database driven – establish best practices to be more efficient, while managing multiple projects and have technology solve problems, not create them
∙ Flexible – possess ability to deal with rapidly changing requirements with multiple and tight deadlines while adhering to budget, timeline and project goals
I invite you to browse through AnnieMDance.com and the following websites to see my samples of work:
• Connecticut Canines website: ConnecticutCanines.org
• Danbury Elks website: DanburyElks.org and Danbury Elks emails: bit.ly/DanburyElksemailarchive
• Lyme Connection website: LymeConnection.org and Lyme Connection emails: bit.ly/LymeConnectionemailarchive and "10 Things To Know When Someone In Your Life Has Lyme Disease" - posted 9/29/15, has over 1,100 views as of 10/15/15) and more than 6,000 views on the Lyme Connection Facebook Page
• City of Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities emails: bit.ly/DanburyC4PWDemailarchive and City of Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities meeting archives: bit.ly/DanburyC4PWD-meeting-archives
I currently manage several Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest social media pages, please feel free to visit the related social media sites found on the websites listed above.
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∙ Seeking a full-time opportunity and available immediately – over 10 years of experience serving diverse private, public and nonprofit organizations
∙ Customer service focused communication strategist – communicate clearly with customers while providing timely guidance and support
∙ Advocate and writer – published in many print and online publications on a variety of topics - please visit AnnieMDance.com to view samples of work
∙ Brand ambassador and social media producer – act as photographer, designer and content creator to appeal to multiple audiences across various platforms
∙ Development and Fundraising – work with organization leaders to develop and execute successful fundraising and cultivate donor relations
∙ Marketing maven (print and digital) – develop, execute and write materials for marketing and e-mail campaigns, press releases, conferences, events, etc.
∙ Database driven – establish best practices to be more efficient, while managing multiple projects and have technology solve problems, not create them
∙ Flexible – possess ability to deal with rapidly changing requirements with multiple and tight deadlines while adhering to budget, timeline and project goals
I invite you to browse through AnnieMDance.com and the following websites to see my samples of work:
• Connecticut Canines website: ConnecticutCanines.org
• Danbury Elks website: DanburyElks.org and Danbury Elks emails: bit.ly/DanburyElksemailarchive
• Lyme Connection website: LymeConnection.org and Lyme Connection emails: bit.ly/LymeConnectionemailarchive and "10 Things To Know When Someone In Your Life Has Lyme Disease" - posted 9/29/15, has over 1,100 views as of 10/15/15) and more than 6,000 views on the Lyme Connection Facebook Page
• City of Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities emails: bit.ly/DanburyC4PWDemailarchive and City of Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities meeting archives: bit.ly/DanburyC4PWD-meeting-archives
I currently manage several Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest social media pages, please feel free to visit the related social media sites found on the websites listed above.
EDUCATION
∙ City of Danbury Police Department Community Services Division Citizen Police Academy (CPA) (Danbury, CT) – Diploma, March-May 2016 (expected)
∙ Yale University Center for the Study of American Politics (CSAP) (New Haven, CT) - Political Science Coursework, January-March 2015
∙ Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT) - Master of Arts, Communication, 42 credits completed, attended January 2009-May 2014
∙ Manhattan College (Riverdale, Bronx, NY) - Bachelor of Arts, Communication, concentrations in Journalism and Public Relations; Minor in Government, awarded May 2004 with Dean’s List honors
∙ Manhattan College School of Business (London, England) - International Business Field Study Seminar Certificate, awarded January 2004
∙ The Hun School (Princeton, NJ) - High school diploma, awarded June 2000
∙ Yale University Center for the Study of American Politics (CSAP) (New Haven, CT) - Political Science Coursework, January-March 2015
∙ Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT) - Master of Arts, Communication, 42 credits completed, attended January 2009-May 2014
∙ Manhattan College (Riverdale, Bronx, NY) - Bachelor of Arts, Communication, concentrations in Journalism and Public Relations; Minor in Government, awarded May 2004 with Dean’s List honors
∙ Manhattan College School of Business (London, England) - International Business Field Study Seminar Certificate, awarded January 2004
∙ The Hun School (Princeton, NJ) - High school diploma, awarded June 2000
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Commissioner & Secretary, City of Danbury Commission for Persons with disAbilities, Danbury, CT (part-time/volunteer, May 2013-present)
∙ The Commission works to put the "A" in ability; appointed by Mayor Mark Boughton and approved by the City Council in May 2013
∙ Contribute ideas and discuss issues with the Commission to advise the Mayor of health and disability issues that need to be addressed in the community
∙ Responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes; created an acronym for the Commission, DanburyC4PWD
∙ Created new Facebook (Facebook.com/DanburyC4PWD) and Twitter (Twitter.com/DanburyC4PWD) accounts, write all content and manage accounts
∙ Act as spokesperson, write all press releases and emails, created new e-newsletter - see bit.ly/DanburyC4PWDarchive for archived emails
∙ The Commission works to put the "A" in ability; appointed by Mayor Mark Boughton and approved by the City Council in May 2013
∙ Contribute ideas and discuss issues with the Commission to advise the Mayor of health and disability issues that need to be addressed in the community
∙ Responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes; created an acronym for the Commission, DanburyC4PWD
∙ Created new Facebook (Facebook.com/DanburyC4PWD) and Twitter (Twitter.com/DanburyC4PWD) accounts, write all content and manage accounts
∙ Act as spokesperson, write all press releases and emails, created new e-newsletter - see bit.ly/DanburyC4PWDarchive for archived emails
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Founder, Connecticut Canines, Danbury, CT (part-time, December 2013-present)
∙ As a dog mom to a rescue dog, and as an animal advocate, I founded Connecticut Canines in 2013 to help other pet parents
∙ Solely created and update ConnecticutCanines.org, Facebook.com/ConnecticutCanines, Twitter.com/CTCanines, and design marketing materials
∙ Regularly write and update the Dances With Dogs blog (ConnecticutCanines.org/Dances-with-Dogs.html)
∙ Dogs are more than just pets, they're family members. In addition to providing sitting services, we (me & my husband) are advocates, working to help dogs who have been abandoned and lost, with local animal shelters in CT, and community leaders - because dogs can't speak for themselves and need our help
∙ As a dog mom to a rescue dog, and as an animal advocate, I founded Connecticut Canines in 2013 to help other pet parents
∙ Solely created and update ConnecticutCanines.org, Facebook.com/ConnecticutCanines, Twitter.com/CTCanines, and design marketing materials
∙ Regularly write and update the Dances With Dogs blog (ConnecticutCanines.org/Dances-with-Dogs.html)
∙ Dogs are more than just pets, they're family members. In addition to providing sitting services, we (me & my husband) are advocates, working to help dogs who have been abandoned and lost, with local animal shelters in CT, and community leaders - because dogs can't speak for themselves and need our help
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Public Relations Committee Chair & Drug Awareness Program Chair, Danbury Elks Lodge, Danbury, CT (volunteer, October 2014-present)
∙ Educate the public and members about various initiatives and events; create all public relations materials to increase awareness and promote events at the Lodge and in the community to increase membership; took the initiative to create a new website (DanburyElks.org), a new Facebook page (Facebook.com/DanburyElks) and a new Twitter account (Twitter.com/DanburyElks)
∙ Write and edit all content for event e-newsletter (Exciting Elks Events), social media and manage all communications
∙ Act as webmaster for Lodge website (DanburyElks.org) and routinely create short links and analyze and monitor usage via Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Mailchimp Analytics and website analytics via elks.org internal system; view archived emails on bit.ly/DanburyCTElksArchivedEmails
∙ Act as photographer and videographer at various events (example: bit.ly/FacebookAnnieMDance-DanburyElksFlagDay2015)
∙ First woman initiated at the new Danbury Elks Lodge (36 Sugar Hollow Road/Rt. 7 North) – for photos visit bit.ly/DanburyElksOct2014initiation
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Public Relations Committee Chair & Drug Awareness Program Chair, Danbury Elks Lodge, Danbury, CT (volunteer, October 2014-present)
∙ Educate the public and members about various initiatives and events; create all public relations materials to increase awareness and promote events at the Lodge and in the community to increase membership; took the initiative to create a new website (DanburyElks.org), a new Facebook page (Facebook.com/DanburyElks) and a new Twitter account (Twitter.com/DanburyElks)
∙ Write and edit all content for event e-newsletter (Exciting Elks Events), social media and manage all communications
∙ Act as webmaster for Lodge website (DanburyElks.org) and routinely create short links and analyze and monitor usage via Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Mailchimp Analytics and website analytics via elks.org internal system; view archived emails on bit.ly/DanburyCTElksArchivedEmails
∙ Act as photographer and videographer at various events (example: bit.ly/FacebookAnnieMDance-DanburyElksFlagDay2015)
∙ First woman initiated at the new Danbury Elks Lodge (36 Sugar Hollow Road/Rt. 7 North) – for photos visit bit.ly/DanburyElksOct2014initiation
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Consultant, various clients, based in Danbury, CT (part-time and full-time, June 1999-present)
∙ specialize in marketing communications, public relations, government relations, healthcare/patient relations, project management, corporate communications, writing, editing, photography, event management, website development, and much more - please visit AnnieMDance.com for details
∙ specialize in marketing communications, public relations, government relations, healthcare/patient relations, project management, corporate communications, writing, editing, photography, event management, website development, and much more - please visit AnnieMDance.com for details
current clients/projects:
Western CT Association for Human Rights (WeCAHR), based in Danbury, CT (part-time, January 2015-current)
∙ Research and write grants - the 2015-2017 City of Danbury Social Service Grant (Education) and the 2017 Community Block Development Grant (CDBG)
∙ Assist with social media, communications, strategy and development/fundraising
Contributing Photographer and Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, based in Danbury, CT (part-time, May 2014-present)
∙ My work has been published and featured on the front page of Hearst Connecticut Media Group online newspapers: The News-Times, Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, Darien News, Fairfield Citizen, New Canaan News, New Milford Spectrum, and Westport News
∙ The websites are leading local news sites for greater Fairfield County, generating over 22 million page views and 2 million unique visitors every month
Marketing and Communications Library Planning Assistant, McCarthy Associates, Wilton, CT (part-time, June 1999-present)
∙ Perform various marketing, communication and administrative duties to assist with McCarthy Associates' projects involving library planning, building construction, and project management; wrote “Insights into libraries”; McCarthy Associates was founded in 2000 by my father, Kevin McCarthy, who has been the Director of the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich, CT since 1998
∙ Established in 1904, Perrot is an independent public library; the library shares a database, online catalog and internet service with the Greenwich Library
select past clients/projects (in order of most recent):
Communications Coordinator, Lyme Connection (Ridgefield Health Dept.), Ridgefield, CT (part-time, April 2015-December 2015)
∙ Performed various duties as it relates to managing a nonprofit focused on helping patients, but also connecting health professionals with each other
∙ Responsible for development, database management, grant writing, fundraising and online donations; assisted Co-Chairs in securing local and state grants
∙ Managed all aspects of email marketing - created content, managed lists, shared content, and made suggestions based on testing and analysis
∙ Health prevention and education - managed all communications for the BLAST prevention message (to prevent tick-borne illness)
∙ Created content for website (LymeConnection.org); created press releases, maintained press lists; managed events and conferences
∙ Created content and managed all aspects of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube accounts
∙ Wrote 10 Things To Know When Someone In Your Life Has Lyme Disease on 9/29/15, has over 1,100 views on LinkedIn and more than 6,000 views on the Lyme Connection Facebook Page as of 10/15/15
∙ Acted as a community manager (regular contact with health care professionals, patients, nonprofits, hospitals, government agencies/officials, etc.)
∙ Responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes at monthly Task Force meeting
Grants Reviewer (Grants Manager), United Way of Western CT, Danbury, CT (volunteer, March-June 2015)
∙ Acted as a Grants Manager for the United Way of Western Connecticut’s health grant review panel – reviewed and evaluated all proposals based on the established criteria for the 2015-2017 City of Danbury Social Service Grant, a two year grant for the fiscal years of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017
∙ The City of Danbury/United Way of Western CT considered RFP’s for the following focus areas: Education – helping children, youth and their families achieve their potential; Health – promoting health and wellness; Income – promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency
Campaign Consultant/Field Representative, Mark Greenberg for Congress (R, CT-5), Watertown, CT and Danbury, CT (part-time, August 2014-November 2014)
∙ Attended and assisted campaign management at events throughout CT (rallies, fundraisers, etc.), contacted prospective voters by phone (made over 500 calls/week) and in person (knocked on over 100 doors a week), assisted with fundraising and raised awareness through email and social media (including Mark Greenberg's love of animals by creating a #bark4Mark & #meow4Mark campaign)
∙ The district includes over 40 cities and towns: Fairfield County - Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, and Sherman; Hartford County - Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, New Britain, Plainville, and Simsbury; Litchfield County - Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington (part), Warren, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury; New Haven County - Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, Southbury, Waterbury (part), and Wolcott
∙ Final outcome of the race:
U.S. House, Connecticut District 5 General Election, Nov. 4, 2014
Elizabeth Esty (D) Incumbent - 107,930 (53%)
Mark Greenberg (R) - 93,861 (46.1%)
John Pistone (R, Petitioner) 1,989 (1%)
Total Votes: 203,780
Director of Corporate Communications, Fuselier and Co., Danbury, CT (part-time, January 2014-September 2014)
∙ Promoted several publicly traded companies including New Leaf Brands (NLEF), Integrated Freight Corp. (IFCR), Oncologix (OCLG), BioMedical Technology Solutions Holdings (BMTL), Deep South Capital, and various other clients/partnerships of financial firm and merchant bank Fuselier and Co.
∙ Acted as the Director of Corporate Communications, wearing several hats (Investor Relations Manager, Legal Assistant, Office Manager, Social Media Manager, Website Developer and Graphic Designer); responsibilities included account and client management, writing press releases, website development and maintenance, managing various social media accounts, regulatory compliance, and project management
Campaign Coordinator, Team Boughton - Mark Boughton for Governor of Connecticut (R), Danbury, CT (part-time/volunteer, January-June 2014)
∙ Researched issues, posted content on social media, canvassed for petition signatures, assisted with fundraising, attended many events throughout CT
∙ Attended the Connecticut Republican Convention at Mohegan Sun, where I assisted with managing the Team Boughton exhibit table, interacted with hundreds of delegates and guests and interacted with potential Lt. Governor running mates and their campaign staff
Campaign Field Representative, Linda McMahon for U.S. Senate (R, CT), Danbury, CT (part-time, August-September 2012)
∙ Contacted voters by email, phone and in person, assisted with fundraising and raised awareness on social media
∙ Researched issues, posted content on social media, attended many events throughout CT, including marching in the Newtown Labor Day parade
Listings Editor, EventSource (West World Media), Ridgefield, CT (part-time, April-May 2012)
∙ Performed research and data entry for comprehensive database of events in over 30 markets that are placed on popular newspaper and event websites
Executive Assistant, EnergyPRZ, Brookfield, CT (part-time, December 2011-February 2012)
∙ Worked closely with the CEO/President to assist with administrative duties and marketing responsibilities; assisted with duties to properly complete energy assessments of residential homes - EnergyPRZ is a certified and endorsed provider of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF)
∙ Edited and updated EnergyPRZ.com, created a Facebook page and generated "likes" for Facebook.com/EnergyPRZLLC
∙ Implemented efficient methods to collaborate and share documents and retrieve email by utilizing Gmail and Google Documents
Marketing Associate, Museum Editions, artist Charles Fazzino, New Rochelle, NY, (part-time, April-July 2011)
∙ Worked with renowned 3D Pop Artist to market and promote his work by writing, editing and updating content and photography, e-newsletters and blogs; updated and designed new areas of Fazzino.com and his social media sites; worked with corporations and partners such as Major League Baseball (MLB)
Communications Director, New York State Senator Greg Ball (R, 40th District), Brewster, NY (full-time, March-April 2011)
∙ Wrote and edited press releases, updated Ball4NY.com, and updated and managed content on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
∙ I organized and promoted the Senator’s Homeland Security hearing held on Friday April 8, 2011, secured over 25 members of the press, 15 expert speakers and many guests and elected officials to attend, resulted in massive local, national and international media attention and exposure
Contributing Writer and Photographer, New Canaan Patch, newcanaan.patch.com, New Canaan, CT (part-time, March 2010-March 2011)
∙ Reported news and lifestyle events, wrote and edited specialized articles and took photographs at events for NewCanaan.Patch.com
Creative Manager/Graphic Designer, M Milestones, New Canaan, CT (full-time, June 2007-November 2007)
∙ Created invitations and other printed materials for clients of the high-end retail stationery and gift store, assisted with updating MMilestones.com
Digital Media Planner/New Business Development, MNI (division of Time Inc.), Stamford, CT (full-time, January-May 2007)
∙ Supported sales team for MNI.com and Time Inc. websites; managed projects involving brand communications, media buying, planning, and tracking campaigns; wrote reports and presentations; utilized @Plan, Nielsen Netratings and many other tools; clients included NJDOH and the TN Dept. of Tourism
Account Executive, iMarketing (now part of Mercury Media), Princeton, NJ (full-time, October 2006-January 2007)
∙ Acted as brand manager, account executive, media buyer and media planner; coordinated online search efforts, including utilizing SEO/SEM, Google analytics and various internet tracking tools; wrote many reports; clients included AARP, Legal Sea Foods, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! and many others
Writer/Editor, Fuji Health Science, Burlington Township, NJ (part-time, December 2006)
∙ Edited and copy-wrote advertisements and materials for AstaREAL® Astaxanthin (Astareal.com)
Western CT Association for Human Rights (WeCAHR), based in Danbury, CT (part-time, January 2015-current)
∙ Research and write grants - the 2015-2017 City of Danbury Social Service Grant (Education) and the 2017 Community Block Development Grant (CDBG)
∙ Assist with social media, communications, strategy and development/fundraising
Contributing Photographer and Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, based in Danbury, CT (part-time, May 2014-present)
∙ My work has been published and featured on the front page of Hearst Connecticut Media Group online newspapers: The News-Times, Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, Darien News, Fairfield Citizen, New Canaan News, New Milford Spectrum, and Westport News
∙ The websites are leading local news sites for greater Fairfield County, generating over 22 million page views and 2 million unique visitors every month
Marketing and Communications Library Planning Assistant, McCarthy Associates, Wilton, CT (part-time, June 1999-present)
∙ Perform various marketing, communication and administrative duties to assist with McCarthy Associates' projects involving library planning, building construction, and project management; wrote “Insights into libraries”; McCarthy Associates was founded in 2000 by my father, Kevin McCarthy, who has been the Director of the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich, CT since 1998
∙ Established in 1904, Perrot is an independent public library; the library shares a database, online catalog and internet service with the Greenwich Library
select past clients/projects (in order of most recent):
Communications Coordinator, Lyme Connection (Ridgefield Health Dept.), Ridgefield, CT (part-time, April 2015-December 2015)
∙ Performed various duties as it relates to managing a nonprofit focused on helping patients, but also connecting health professionals with each other
∙ Responsible for development, database management, grant writing, fundraising and online donations; assisted Co-Chairs in securing local and state grants
∙ Managed all aspects of email marketing - created content, managed lists, shared content, and made suggestions based on testing and analysis
∙ Health prevention and education - managed all communications for the BLAST prevention message (to prevent tick-borne illness)
∙ Created content for website (LymeConnection.org); created press releases, maintained press lists; managed events and conferences
∙ Created content and managed all aspects of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube accounts
∙ Wrote 10 Things To Know When Someone In Your Life Has Lyme Disease on 9/29/15, has over 1,100 views on LinkedIn and more than 6,000 views on the Lyme Connection Facebook Page as of 10/15/15
∙ Acted as a community manager (regular contact with health care professionals, patients, nonprofits, hospitals, government agencies/officials, etc.)
∙ Responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes at monthly Task Force meeting
Grants Reviewer (Grants Manager), United Way of Western CT, Danbury, CT (volunteer, March-June 2015)
∙ Acted as a Grants Manager for the United Way of Western Connecticut’s health grant review panel – reviewed and evaluated all proposals based on the established criteria for the 2015-2017 City of Danbury Social Service Grant, a two year grant for the fiscal years of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017
∙ The City of Danbury/United Way of Western CT considered RFP’s for the following focus areas: Education – helping children, youth and their families achieve their potential; Health – promoting health and wellness; Income – promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency
Campaign Consultant/Field Representative, Mark Greenberg for Congress (R, CT-5), Watertown, CT and Danbury, CT (part-time, August 2014-November 2014)
∙ Attended and assisted campaign management at events throughout CT (rallies, fundraisers, etc.), contacted prospective voters by phone (made over 500 calls/week) and in person (knocked on over 100 doors a week), assisted with fundraising and raised awareness through email and social media (including Mark Greenberg's love of animals by creating a #bark4Mark & #meow4Mark campaign)
∙ The district includes over 40 cities and towns: Fairfield County - Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, and Sherman; Hartford County - Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, New Britain, Plainville, and Simsbury; Litchfield County - Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington (part), Warren, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury; New Haven County - Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, Southbury, Waterbury (part), and Wolcott
∙ Final outcome of the race:
U.S. House, Connecticut District 5 General Election, Nov. 4, 2014
Elizabeth Esty (D) Incumbent - 107,930 (53%)
Mark Greenberg (R) - 93,861 (46.1%)
John Pistone (R, Petitioner) 1,989 (1%)
Total Votes: 203,780
Director of Corporate Communications, Fuselier and Co., Danbury, CT (part-time, January 2014-September 2014)
∙ Promoted several publicly traded companies including New Leaf Brands (NLEF), Integrated Freight Corp. (IFCR), Oncologix (OCLG), BioMedical Technology Solutions Holdings (BMTL), Deep South Capital, and various other clients/partnerships of financial firm and merchant bank Fuselier and Co.
∙ Acted as the Director of Corporate Communications, wearing several hats (Investor Relations Manager, Legal Assistant, Office Manager, Social Media Manager, Website Developer and Graphic Designer); responsibilities included account and client management, writing press releases, website development and maintenance, managing various social media accounts, regulatory compliance, and project management
Campaign Coordinator, Team Boughton - Mark Boughton for Governor of Connecticut (R), Danbury, CT (part-time/volunteer, January-June 2014)
∙ Researched issues, posted content on social media, canvassed for petition signatures, assisted with fundraising, attended many events throughout CT
∙ Attended the Connecticut Republican Convention at Mohegan Sun, where I assisted with managing the Team Boughton exhibit table, interacted with hundreds of delegates and guests and interacted with potential Lt. Governor running mates and their campaign staff
Campaign Field Representative, Linda McMahon for U.S. Senate (R, CT), Danbury, CT (part-time, August-September 2012)
∙ Contacted voters by email, phone and in person, assisted with fundraising and raised awareness on social media
∙ Researched issues, posted content on social media, attended many events throughout CT, including marching in the Newtown Labor Day parade
Listings Editor, EventSource (West World Media), Ridgefield, CT (part-time, April-May 2012)
∙ Performed research and data entry for comprehensive database of events in over 30 markets that are placed on popular newspaper and event websites
Executive Assistant, EnergyPRZ, Brookfield, CT (part-time, December 2011-February 2012)
∙ Worked closely with the CEO/President to assist with administrative duties and marketing responsibilities; assisted with duties to properly complete energy assessments of residential homes - EnergyPRZ is a certified and endorsed provider of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF)
∙ Edited and updated EnergyPRZ.com, created a Facebook page and generated "likes" for Facebook.com/EnergyPRZLLC
∙ Implemented efficient methods to collaborate and share documents and retrieve email by utilizing Gmail and Google Documents
Marketing Associate, Museum Editions, artist Charles Fazzino, New Rochelle, NY, (part-time, April-July 2011)
∙ Worked with renowned 3D Pop Artist to market and promote his work by writing, editing and updating content and photography, e-newsletters and blogs; updated and designed new areas of Fazzino.com and his social media sites; worked with corporations and partners such as Major League Baseball (MLB)
Communications Director, New York State Senator Greg Ball (R, 40th District), Brewster, NY (full-time, March-April 2011)
∙ Wrote and edited press releases, updated Ball4NY.com, and updated and managed content on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
∙ I organized and promoted the Senator’s Homeland Security hearing held on Friday April 8, 2011, secured over 25 members of the press, 15 expert speakers and many guests and elected officials to attend, resulted in massive local, national and international media attention and exposure
Contributing Writer and Photographer, New Canaan Patch, newcanaan.patch.com, New Canaan, CT (part-time, March 2010-March 2011)
∙ Reported news and lifestyle events, wrote and edited specialized articles and took photographs at events for NewCanaan.Patch.com
Creative Manager/Graphic Designer, M Milestones, New Canaan, CT (full-time, June 2007-November 2007)
∙ Created invitations and other printed materials for clients of the high-end retail stationery and gift store, assisted with updating MMilestones.com
Digital Media Planner/New Business Development, MNI (division of Time Inc.), Stamford, CT (full-time, January-May 2007)
∙ Supported sales team for MNI.com and Time Inc. websites; managed projects involving brand communications, media buying, planning, and tracking campaigns; wrote reports and presentations; utilized @Plan, Nielsen Netratings and many other tools; clients included NJDOH and the TN Dept. of Tourism
Account Executive, iMarketing (now part of Mercury Media), Princeton, NJ (full-time, October 2006-January 2007)
∙ Acted as brand manager, account executive, media buyer and media planner; coordinated online search efforts, including utilizing SEO/SEM, Google analytics and various internet tracking tools; wrote many reports; clients included AARP, Legal Sea Foods, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! and many others
Writer/Editor, Fuji Health Science, Burlington Township, NJ (part-time, December 2006)
∙ Edited and copy-wrote advertisements and materials for AstaREAL® Astaxanthin (Astareal.com)
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Society Manager, Mary Ann Liebert publishers, New Rochelle, NY (full-time, September 2012-December 2013)
∙ Responsible for managing all aspects of nonprofit societies and conferences for the Institute for Professional Education (IPE), the Rosalind Franklin Society (RFS), the Academy of Women's Health (AWH), and the Annual Congress on Women's Health (CWH), a CME conference attended annually by over 1,000 health professionals; also worked with the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) and the Society for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (SAYAO)
∙ Developed and maintained membership for the societies; wore many hats - acted as website administrator, researcher, editor, writer, marketing manager, membership manager, social media manager, events manager, executive assistant to the Executive Director and Managing Editor, and liaison to the Board of Directors and parent company, Mary Ann Liebert publishers (publishes the Journal of Women's Health and over 70 medical journals, newsletters, books and websites)
∙ Created and managed promotions by writing email newsletters, and promotional pieces (e-blasts and print), wrote content, edited and maintained AcademyofWomensHealth.org using WordPress CMS, and various social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+)
∙ Created online stores on Zazzle.com for all of the societies - created and updated products and managed customer relationships
∙ Created new email marketing protocols - see tinyurl.com/AWHarchive for past emails sent via Mailchimp; managed conference presentations microsite
∙ Edited and posted bi-weekly blog written by Mitzi Perdue, the MP Post, AcademyofWomensHealth.org/blog
∙ After implementing my ideas email open rates grew by 45% and website traffic doubled in 2013, including increase page views and time on the site
∙ Grew membership by 50% for the Academy of Women's Health by increasing benefits and communications and conference attendance grew by 25%
∙ Successfully secured nonprofit U.S. postal rate for the Institute for Professional Education which saved thousands of dollars for conference mailings
∙ Wrote many grant applications and reports - website analytics, membership, and management report for the societies and conferences
∙ Coordinated conference calls, travel and expense logistics for all staff, and conference presenters; acted as gatekeeper and bookkeeper
∙ Monitored and managed budgets and fundraising activities - successfully secured supporters, earned $1M from sponsors and grants for AWH & CWH
∙ Worked closely with government agencies (HHS, ORWH, NIH, FDA, CDC, etc.), pharmaceutical companies (AbbVie, Amgen, Astellas, Bayer Healthcare, Merck, Noven, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Teva Women's Health, etc.), and other groups on various events, initiatives, and collaborations
∙ left position involuntarily because position was eliminated due in part to loss of grant funding and department restructured
∙ Responsible for managing all aspects of nonprofit societies and conferences for the Institute for Professional Education (IPE), the Rosalind Franklin Society (RFS), the Academy of Women's Health (AWH), and the Annual Congress on Women's Health (CWH), a CME conference attended annually by over 1,000 health professionals; also worked with the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) and the Society for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (SAYAO)
∙ Developed and maintained membership for the societies; wore many hats - acted as website administrator, researcher, editor, writer, marketing manager, membership manager, social media manager, events manager, executive assistant to the Executive Director and Managing Editor, and liaison to the Board of Directors and parent company, Mary Ann Liebert publishers (publishes the Journal of Women's Health and over 70 medical journals, newsletters, books and websites)
∙ Created and managed promotions by writing email newsletters, and promotional pieces (e-blasts and print), wrote content, edited and maintained AcademyofWomensHealth.org using WordPress CMS, and various social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+)
∙ Created online stores on Zazzle.com for all of the societies - created and updated products and managed customer relationships
∙ Created new email marketing protocols - see tinyurl.com/AWHarchive for past emails sent via Mailchimp; managed conference presentations microsite
∙ Edited and posted bi-weekly blog written by Mitzi Perdue, the MP Post, AcademyofWomensHealth.org/blog
∙ After implementing my ideas email open rates grew by 45% and website traffic doubled in 2013, including increase page views and time on the site
∙ Grew membership by 50% for the Academy of Women's Health by increasing benefits and communications and conference attendance grew by 25%
∙ Successfully secured nonprofit U.S. postal rate for the Institute for Professional Education which saved thousands of dollars for conference mailings
∙ Wrote many grant applications and reports - website analytics, membership, and management report for the societies and conferences
∙ Coordinated conference calls, travel and expense logistics for all staff, and conference presenters; acted as gatekeeper and bookkeeper
∙ Monitored and managed budgets and fundraising activities - successfully secured supporters, earned $1M from sponsors and grants for AWH & CWH
∙ Worked closely with government agencies (HHS, ORWH, NIH, FDA, CDC, etc.), pharmaceutical companies (AbbVie, Amgen, Astellas, Bayer Healthcare, Merck, Noven, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Teva Women's Health, etc.), and other groups on various events, initiatives, and collaborations
∙ left position involuntarily because position was eliminated due in part to loss of grant funding and department restructured
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Merchandise and Motorclothes Sales Associate, Harley-Davidson of Danbury, Danbury, CT (part-time, June 2011-June 2012)
∙ Utilized excellent customer service skills while interacting with members of the community in a retail fashion clothing, accessory and luxury gifts environment with a well-known American brand; taught customers how to use features of products; assisted with on-site event promotion and management and website updates
∙ Generated sales and built customer relationships while increasing revenue; demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory systems
∙ Took special orders; processed and handled payments involving cash, credit, checks, and gift certificates
∙ left position voluntarily to focus on a full-time consulting opportunity, and needed weekends free (I worked there weekends and occasionally during the week)
∙ Utilized excellent customer service skills while interacting with members of the community in a retail fashion clothing, accessory and luxury gifts environment with a well-known American brand; taught customers how to use features of products; assisted with on-site event promotion and management and website updates
∙ Generated sales and built customer relationships while increasing revenue; demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory systems
∙ Took special orders; processed and handled payments involving cash, credit, checks, and gift certificates
∙ left position voluntarily to focus on a full-time consulting opportunity, and needed weekends free (I worked there weekends and occasionally during the week)
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Administrative Assistant, Barnard College, Primary Care Health Service, New York, NY (full-time, November 2007-April 2011)
∙ Overall: Acted as special projects coordinator; performed and implemented special projects; solely responsible for scanning and digitizing all confidential patient documents and charts into electronic medical record (EMR) and main contact for collecting and scanning all incoming students' health forms; updated and redesigned website Barnard.edu/PrimaryCare, various internal forms and other materials, including authorization forms, consent and medical forms and health promotion/health education materials; followed HIPAA & FERPA laws
∙ Specialized reporting: Prepared and implemented various internal and external reports, including specialized health reports for city, state and federal government agencies (NYCDOH, NYSDOH, CDC, etc.); prepared and monitored various accreditation memberships (AAAHC, etc.)
∙ Health Information Technology: Assisted in the development of customizing system functions to meet office needs through use of innovative problem-solving skills utilizing the EMR system (McKesson Practice Partner), insurance software, other software, email and websites
∙ Administrative and Customer Service: Provided administrative support to all staff, expert in patient relations - scheduled and arranged patient’s appointments, staff meetings and conferences, and maintain over 10 employee’s calendars; processed and handled a large volume of calls, emails and mail
∙ Research and Analytics: Researched, analyzed and kept up to date on current health care topics and issues, provided research and statistics of daily students’ visits utilizing the EMR software and Excel; provided daily reports to the Director of Health Services
∙ Human Resources: Wrote and prepared new staff forms, researched and verified credentials using various web-based systems
∙ Accounts receivable: Collected payment from patients and maintained follow-up with patients while using exceptional customer service skills
∙ Purchasing: Performed office supply purchasing for all staff, ordered supplies, and maintained inventory
∙ Community and Communication: Department Liaison - used excellent verbal and written communication skills on a daily basis with Barnard College students, faculty and staff (over 2,500 individuals), the Columbia University community, and other outside parties
∙ left position voluntarily because I moved and had an opportunity to work with a New York State Senator
∙ Overall: Acted as special projects coordinator; performed and implemented special projects; solely responsible for scanning and digitizing all confidential patient documents and charts into electronic medical record (EMR) and main contact for collecting and scanning all incoming students' health forms; updated and redesigned website Barnard.edu/PrimaryCare, various internal forms and other materials, including authorization forms, consent and medical forms and health promotion/health education materials; followed HIPAA & FERPA laws
∙ Specialized reporting: Prepared and implemented various internal and external reports, including specialized health reports for city, state and federal government agencies (NYCDOH, NYSDOH, CDC, etc.); prepared and monitored various accreditation memberships (AAAHC, etc.)
∙ Health Information Technology: Assisted in the development of customizing system functions to meet office needs through use of innovative problem-solving skills utilizing the EMR system (McKesson Practice Partner), insurance software, other software, email and websites
∙ Administrative and Customer Service: Provided administrative support to all staff, expert in patient relations - scheduled and arranged patient’s appointments, staff meetings and conferences, and maintain over 10 employee’s calendars; processed and handled a large volume of calls, emails and mail
∙ Research and Analytics: Researched, analyzed and kept up to date on current health care topics and issues, provided research and statistics of daily students’ visits utilizing the EMR software and Excel; provided daily reports to the Director of Health Services
∙ Human Resources: Wrote and prepared new staff forms, researched and verified credentials using various web-based systems
∙ Accounts receivable: Collected payment from patients and maintained follow-up with patients while using exceptional customer service skills
∙ Purchasing: Performed office supply purchasing for all staff, ordered supplies, and maintained inventory
∙ Community and Communication: Department Liaison - used excellent verbal and written communication skills on a daily basis with Barnard College students, faculty and staff (over 2,500 individuals), the Columbia University community, and other outside parties
∙ left position voluntarily because I moved and had an opportunity to work with a New York State Senator
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Account Executive, The Mega Group, Robbinsville, NJ (full-time, January-December 2006)
∙ Acted as project manager and took an active role in all marketing disciplines, from customer service to account management
∙ Wrote and edited materials; edited content for TheMegaGroup.com and NWstore.org; coordinated online stores and promotional items
∙ Clients included Hill Wallack, NeighborWorks America, Novo Nordisk, Foamex, Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey League of Municipalities, Sanofi-Aventis, Terumo Medical Corporation, and Verizon Wireless, and others
∙ left position because company moved an hour away and I wanted to return to Connecticut
∙ Acted as project manager and took an active role in all marketing disciplines, from customer service to account management
∙ Wrote and edited materials; edited content for TheMegaGroup.com and NWstore.org; coordinated online stores and promotional items
∙ Clients included Hill Wallack, NeighborWorks America, Novo Nordisk, Foamex, Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey League of Municipalities, Sanofi-Aventis, Terumo Medical Corporation, and Verizon Wireless, and others
∙ left position because company moved an hour away and I wanted to return to Connecticut
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Marketing Assistant, The Media Services Group, Stamford, CT (full-time, February-December 2005)
∙ Acted as the main point of contact for marketing and publicizing the company’s products (computer software for publishing clients), events and activities; coordinated print and online ad schedules, organized materials for trade shows and attended trade shows, wrote and edited press releases, newsletters and company literature, and assisted with updating the company website, MSGL.com
∙ Clients included top consumer and business-to-business magazines in the US, UK and Canada
∙ left position to move to NJ to help my grandmother, and for a new job
∙ Acted as the main point of contact for marketing and publicizing the company’s products (computer software for publishing clients), events and activities; coordinated print and online ad schedules, organized materials for trade shows and attended trade shows, wrote and edited press releases, newsletters and company literature, and assisted with updating the company website, MSGL.com
∙ Clients included top consumer and business-to-business magazines in the US, UK and Canada
∙ left position to move to NJ to help my grandmother, and for a new job
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Marketing Assistant, Teetimewatch.com, Wilton, CT (part-time/project, May-September 2004)
∙ Performed customer service, administrative, and marketing duties and assisted marketing staff on-site at LPGA and PGA golf tournaments in New York (LPGA Tour Sybase Classic, Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY ) and Massachusetts (Senior PGA Championship Tour/Champions Tour, Bank of America Championship, Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord, MA)
∙ Performed customer service, administrative, and marketing duties and assisted marketing staff on-site at LPGA and PGA golf tournaments in New York (LPGA Tour Sybase Classic, Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY ) and Massachusetts (Senior PGA Championship Tour/Champions Tour, Bank of America Championship, Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord, MA)
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Sports Information Assistant, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY (part-time/student worker, August 2001-May 2004)
∙ Assisted staff organize games at a Division I level, managed events, promoted and publicized the teams; acted as DJ at select basketball games
∙ Liaison to media; assisted with ticket sales, and managed game-day activities; wrote and edited publications and assisted with updating GoJaspers.com
∙ Assisted staff organize games at a Division I level, managed events, promoted and publicized the teams; acted as DJ at select basketball games
∙ Liaison to media; assisted with ticket sales, and managed game-day activities; wrote and edited publications and assisted with updating GoJaspers.com
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Senior Staff Writer, The Quadrangle, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY (part-time/volunteer, August 2000-May 2004)
∙ Performed all aspects of reporting, writing and editing various articles for the weekly student-run newspaper at Manhattan College
∙ Performed all aspects of reporting, writing and editing various articles for the weekly student-run newspaper at Manhattan College
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INTERNSHIPS
Editorial/Marketing Intern, Art + Auction, Louise Blouin Media, New York, NY (part-time, October 2004 – January 2005)
∙ Generated ideas and wrote stories and features; wrote and fact-checked articles, maintained sales lists, organized events; published in Feb. 2005 issue
Public Relations/Marketing Intern, Worldwide Marketing and Media Group (WMMG), New York, NY (part-time, September-December 2004
∙ Prepared press releases; managed client accounts including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The NY Yankees, Yes Network, and The Big East Conference
Editorial Intern, Us Weekly (Wenner Media), New York, NY (part-time, August-December 2004)
∙ Supported editors in all aspects of editing, reporting and production of a weekly entertainment magazine; published in a Sept. 2004 issue
Editorial Intern, Modern Bride (Conde Nast), New York, NY (part-time, January-May 2004)
∙ Fact-checked and copy-edited articles; assisted editors with all aspects of the magazine; published in Fall 2004 issue of regional title, Modern Bride Chicago
Production Intern, Kraylevich Productions Inc. (KPI), New York, NY (part-time, January-May 2003)
∙ Performed all production aspects of documentary television shows, including Deep Sea Detectives season 1 (History), Page to Screen (Bravo), Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice: Run from Justice and Brothers in Arms (CourtTV), and other programming for A&E, Discovery, TLC and Travel Channel
∙ Generated ideas and wrote stories and features; wrote and fact-checked articles, maintained sales lists, organized events; published in Feb. 2005 issue
Public Relations/Marketing Intern, Worldwide Marketing and Media Group (WMMG), New York, NY (part-time, September-December 2004
∙ Prepared press releases; managed client accounts including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The NY Yankees, Yes Network, and The Big East Conference
Editorial Intern, Us Weekly (Wenner Media), New York, NY (part-time, August-December 2004)
∙ Supported editors in all aspects of editing, reporting and production of a weekly entertainment magazine; published in a Sept. 2004 issue
Editorial Intern, Modern Bride (Conde Nast), New York, NY (part-time, January-May 2004)
∙ Fact-checked and copy-edited articles; assisted editors with all aspects of the magazine; published in Fall 2004 issue of regional title, Modern Bride Chicago
Production Intern, Kraylevich Productions Inc. (KPI), New York, NY (part-time, January-May 2003)
∙ Performed all production aspects of documentary television shows, including Deep Sea Detectives season 1 (History), Page to Screen (Bravo), Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice: Run from Justice and Brothers in Arms (CourtTV), and other programming for A&E, Discovery, TLC and Travel Channel
COMPUTER SKILLS, AREAS OF EXPERTISE, MEMBERSHIPS & INTERESTS
∙ PC and Mac proficient; expert user of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
∙ Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and Google products (Gmail, Calendar, Documents, etc.)
∙ Superior writing (web, print, marketing, grants, etc.), editing, proofreading, photography, customer service and project management skills
∙ Working knowledge AP, APA, AMA and Chicago writing styles
∙ Advanced graphic design, website development and management skills; able to adapt quickly to new technology and learn new software and systems
∙ Advanced knowledge of navigating and integrating email and social networking tools (MailChimp, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.)
∙ Excellent internet research skills, and experience with creating, maintaining and analyzing websites through various content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, Weebly, etc.), proficient with various web-based graphic design, wireframe, and mockup tools and file converter programs
∙ Extensive experience with information technology (utilizing and troubleshooting email, websites, and interactive campaigns)
∙ Experience with creating, managing and troubleshooting interactive campaigns utilizing UI/UX, HTML, Flash, PHP, MySQL, jQuery and other IT tools
∙ Proficient with analytical tools and various software and databases such as Sales Force, SalesLogix, Highrise, ACT, Datatel, Raiser’s Edge, QuickBooks, Google Analytics, Yahoo! Analytics, Facebook Insights, Alexa, @Plan, comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetRatings, Vocus, LexisNexis, and many more
∙ Proven track record of media and social media success with solid media instincts and key relationships
∙ Possess excellent organizational and time management skills while having the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
∙ Exceptional development, project management and customer service abilities; strong communication & presentation skills
∙ Possess own transportation, valid Connecticut driver's license with motorcycle endorsement and clean driving record
∙ American Red Cross CPR/AED certified; completed FEMA coursework; experienced with emergency preparedness planning on many levels
∙ Languages: Advanced user of English (native language), proficient in French, beginner in Spanish and Italian
∙ Professional Memberships: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), National Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), American Marketing Association (AMA), Academy of Women's Health (AWH), American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Danbury CT Elks Lodge #120, The Women's Center of Greater Danbury, and others
∙ Personal interests: rescue dogs, photography, history, education, restoring my 135 yr. old home, tennis, basketball, motorcycling and more
∙ Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and Google products (Gmail, Calendar, Documents, etc.)
∙ Superior writing (web, print, marketing, grants, etc.), editing, proofreading, photography, customer service and project management skills
∙ Working knowledge AP, APA, AMA and Chicago writing styles
∙ Advanced graphic design, website development and management skills; able to adapt quickly to new technology and learn new software and systems
∙ Advanced knowledge of navigating and integrating email and social networking tools (MailChimp, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.)
∙ Excellent internet research skills, and experience with creating, maintaining and analyzing websites through various content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, Weebly, etc.), proficient with various web-based graphic design, wireframe, and mockup tools and file converter programs
∙ Extensive experience with information technology (utilizing and troubleshooting email, websites, and interactive campaigns)
∙ Experience with creating, managing and troubleshooting interactive campaigns utilizing UI/UX, HTML, Flash, PHP, MySQL, jQuery and other IT tools
∙ Proficient with analytical tools and various software and databases such as Sales Force, SalesLogix, Highrise, ACT, Datatel, Raiser’s Edge, QuickBooks, Google Analytics, Yahoo! Analytics, Facebook Insights, Alexa, @Plan, comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetRatings, Vocus, LexisNexis, and many more
∙ Proven track record of media and social media success with solid media instincts and key relationships
∙ Possess excellent organizational and time management skills while having the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
∙ Exceptional development, project management and customer service abilities; strong communication & presentation skills
∙ Possess own transportation, valid Connecticut driver's license with motorcycle endorsement and clean driving record
∙ American Red Cross CPR/AED certified; completed FEMA coursework; experienced with emergency preparedness planning on many levels
∙ Languages: Advanced user of English (native language), proficient in French, beginner in Spanish and Italian
∙ Professional Memberships: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), National Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), American Marketing Association (AMA), Academy of Women's Health (AWH), American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Danbury CT Elks Lodge #120, The Women's Center of Greater Danbury, and others
∙ Personal interests: rescue dogs, photography, history, education, restoring my 135 yr. old home, tennis, basketball, motorcycling and more
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
∙ I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn, Linkedin.com/in/AnnieMDance and I invite you to visit AnnieMDance.com to view samples of my work
∙ References and recommendation letter available upon request
Contact me today!
Annie M. Dance • [email protected] • 203.216.9366
∙ References and recommendation letter available upon request
Contact me today!
Annie M. Dance • [email protected] • 203.216.9366
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