Links Residential

Brand Manager/Graphic Designer

​2016 - Present

 

Here at Links, I provide graphical support and assistance in the coordination of any aspect of internal and external marketing. I ensure that all company and agent marketing collateral remain consistent with our image and meet brand standard guidelines/established operational procedures. I also plan and oversee marketing campaigns and projects, assist with creation of web content and design, serve as lead contact for Public Relations and Social Media, and layout and design all ads, property specific collateral and individual marketing materials, including animation, digital & print.

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Jersey City Fine Arts Association

Director, Communications & Development

​2015 - Present

 

At JCFAA, I am responsible for the solicition of gifts & monetary donations for fundraising events, and in the past year have secured a grant from Walmart, and donations from companies including

Walt Disney World, Broadway.com, and local restaurants and museums. I act as spokesperson for the organization, and launch campaigns and special events/workshops that will engage the community, bringing Classical Arts to the tri-state area. I also run our Social Media sites, and create, oversee and/or approve all creative materials, as well as networking and writing press releases and featured articles for local publications.

 

 

YWCA Bergen County

Communications Specialist

​2011 - 2016

 

At YWCA Bergen County, I produce 90% of all creative materials, including newspaper ads, brochures, branding, flyers, posters, postcards, program magazines, eblasts and newsletters. I currently serve as Auction Chairperson for the YWCA's 95th Anniversary Gala (May 2016 event), and am Project Manager of our Health & Wellness programs. Daily, I coordinate with department directors to develop ideas and materials to maximize awareness of the YWCA and its offerings in the community. While here, I have served as Social Media Manager, more than doubling our followers, have planned and networked events, and have experience copy writing and editing. I also worked in Fund Development for a year, securing numersous donations and sponsorships from large and small funders.

 

 

St. John the Baptist Church

Freelance Marketing & Design Manager

2014 - 2016

 

Professional Cantor

1999 - Present

 

I work freelance in Marketing at St. John's, responsible for all design, media outreach, and publicity for events and fundraisers. I have managed teams of volunteers, written press releases and media alerts, and acted as Executive Producer of the 5th and 6th Annual Arts Festivals. I am also an active member of the Fundraising Committee.

 

I also have worked at St. John's since 1999 as Professional Cantor, leading the church in song at weekend liturgies, holy day masses, services, weddings and funerals. I am Assistant Director of the Children's Choir, and Substitute Pianist. 

 

 

The CBK Group

Graphic Designer

2006 - 2008

 

At CBK Group, I worked as Graphic Designer, creating direct mail pieces, sell sheets, newspaper/magazine ads, posters, flyers, trade show displays and brochures for companies including

St. Joseph's Hospital, Linnea, Spencer Savings Bank and Retail Decisions. Iwrote copy and headlines, and served as photographer for advertising shoots. I also daily worked on photo retouching, color corrections and photo composing.