Professional Volunteer 1989 to now

• write, edit and design newsletters, booklets, and fliers for non-profit groups

• cookbook editor for Paul’s Place (soup kitchen) in Baltimore, MD; fundraiser

• communications specialist for St. Francis Xavier, Hunt Valley, MD

• annual involvement in non-profit events

• served on numerous fundraising committees in different organizations

Freelance Coordinator, Preakness Music Festival 1995

• managed volunteers and numerous details from planning through completion of weekend long event

Professionals on Request (sports marketing) 1991 to 1995

• planned events, scheduled volunteers, solicited auction items, wrote press releases, produced print materials, coordinated press / VIP / PR activities, scheduled player appearances

Marriott (BWI Airport) 1990 to 1991

• editor of employee newsletter

• writer of guest event flier and press releases

• planned special events to promote hotel

Freelance Consultant 1989 to 1991

• writer and producer of newsletters and marketing brochures

Macy’s 1989 to 1991

• public relations rep for Baltimore area stores

• events, writing

Maryland National Bank 1983 to 1989

• editor and writer of employee newsletters, corporate publications, video scripts and promotional fliers

• planned employee events, trips and kickoffs