Experience
Hyland Software  June 2012 - Present
Hyland Software  January 2010 - May 2012
Hyland Software, Inc.   May 2008 - December 2009
COSE   August 2006 - April 2008
American Red Cross  January 2006 - May 2006
Cleveland Indians  2005 - 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Training, Event Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Leadership, Program Management, Newsletters, Events Coordination

Education
Baldwin Wallace University   2002 — 2006
BA of Communication Studies, Communications and Public Relations

University of the Sunshine Coast   2004 — 2004
Communication Studies

Experience
Small Business Administration Regulatory Fairness Board - Region 5   May 2014 - Present
ICAP Financial Services   July 2009 - Present
Greater Cleveland Partnership  March 2010 - Present
National Small Business Association  January 2010 - Present
COSE   January 2009 - Present
ICAP Enterprises, LLC   December 2002 - Present
Transworld Systems  June 2009 - December 2013
Great Lakes Funding Network   2012 - 2012
COSE   January 2009 - December 2011
U.S. Army   1980 - 2011

Skills
Factoring, Accounts Receivable, Sales Management, Business Planning, Small Business, Consultative Selling, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Negotiation, Finance, Consulting, Business Process..., Selling, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sales, Sales Operations, Program Management, Management, Business Development, Recruiting, Leadership, Human Resources, E-commerce

Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business   1976 — 1980
B.S.

Experience
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland  November 2014 - Present
COSE   October 2013 - October 2014
ANN INC.  January 2013 - March 2014
COSE   November 2011 - October 2013
Chi Omega Alumnae Cleveland West   September 2010 - August 2013
Chi Omega Alumnae Cleveland West   December 2009 - December 2011
Silico Corporation   May 2010 - September 2011
ASQ Lorain/Elyria Section 0814   June 2010 - June 2011
Earth Day Coalition  October 2009 - April 2010
Miami University Bookstore  February 2006 - May 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Marketing, Event Management, Blogging, Press Releases, Facebook, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Editing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Media Relations, InDesign, Leadership, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Time Management, CRM, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Entrepreneurship, Newsletters, Management, Sponsorship, Graphic Design, Volunteer Management

Education
Miami University   2005 — 2009
Farmer School of Business; Bachelor of Science in Business (May 2009), Marketing, French

Strongsville High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
Studio Graphique, Inc.   September 1997 - Present
PlaceHolder LLC   December 2013 - Present
COSE   January 2011 - Present
Near West Theatre  2007 - Present

Skills
Experience Design, Seeing The Big Picture, Getting The Job Done, Creative Direction, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Business Development, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Sustainability, Graphics, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Wayfinding, Environmental Graphics, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Program Management, SEO, Collateral

Education
Kent State University   1990 — 1994
BFA, Visual Communication Design

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2002 — 2003

Experience
HealthSpot  April 2015 - Present
Medical Mutual  January 2012 - April 2015
Medical Mutual of Ohio  February 2011 - February 2012
Medical Mutual of Ohio  2008 - May 2011
COSE   April 2006 - August 2008
ADP  May 2005 - September 2006
SBC Yellow Pages  September 2001 - April 2005
Nextel Communications  1999 - 2001

Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Underwriting, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Disability Insurance, Selling, Management, Direct Sales, Team Building, CRM, Marketing, Program Management, Sales Process, Recruiting, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Training, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Coaching, Business Development, Budgets, Customer Retention, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Health Savings Accounts, Healthcare, Small Business, Pricing, COBRA, Term Life Insurance, Strategy, Managed Care, Benefits Administration, Health Care Reform, Life Insurance

Education
The University of Akron   1990 — 1994
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

The University of Akron

Experience
Rothsay, membre de Darling International Inc.   February 2012 - Present
COSE   2015 - 2015
Uniboard Canada  April 2009 - February 2012
Armstrong World Industries  March 2002 - April 2009
DCS IPAL Consultants inc   April 1997 - March 2002
Johnson & Johnson  1997 - 1997

Education
École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM)   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

École de technologie supérieure   1994 — 1997
Bacc, Production Automatisée

formation entreprise

formation entreprise

Experience
TRC Inc.  April 2015 - Present
COSE   January 2013 - February 2015
Roscoe Medical, Inc.   January 2006 - June 2012
Roscoe Medical, Inc.   2002 - 2006
Roscoe Medical, Inc.   1997 - 2002
Maxim Healthcare Services  1995 - 1997

Skills
Leadership, Sales, Product Management, Executive Management, Building Relationships, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Self-starter, Sourcing, Acquisition Integration, Entrepreneurship, Pricing Strategy, Business Analysis, Executive Positions, Microsoft Excel, Asia, China Manufacturing, Mergers, Profitable Growth, Strategic Growth..., Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Word, Vendor Management, Distribution Strategies, Executive Search, Acquisitions, Budget Process, Hiring Practices, Mentoring New Hires, Charismatic Leadership, Communication Skills, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Management Skills, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Research, Ocean Freight, Outlook, Supervisory Experience, Cost Management, Department Budgeting, Corporate Budgeting, Self Management, Full P&L Responsibility, Start-up Environment, Nonprofits, Management

Education
Ohio University   1991 — 1995
BSC, Communications

Experience
Northeast Ohio Media Group  August 2014 - Present
quasar energy group  September 2013 - August 2014
COSE   January 2011 - September 2013
Falls Communications  March 2010 - January 2011
University Hospitals of Cleveland  November 2009 - December 2009
ImPRessions Public Relations   September 2008 - June 2009
Sweeney Public Relations   November 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Crisis Communications, Editing, Corporate Communications, News Writing, Feature Articles, Corporate Social..., Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Copywriting, Blogging, Publicity, Vocus, Marketing Strategy

Education
Ohio University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Public Relations, Spanish

Experience
COSE   March 2014 - Present
Greater Akron Chamber  March 2010 - Present
Greater Cleveland Partnership  1999 - 2010
COSE   1999 - 2010

Education
Bowling Green State University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor, Sociology

Experience
Imagination Arts   2005 - Present
Art Experiences/Imagination Arts   2004 - Present
Boyesen Studios   January 1996 - Present
Homewood Residence   July 2012 - August 2013
Fruits of the Spirit Academy   August 2010 - June 2011
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio  2009 - March 2011
Koppel Advertising   February 2009 - February 2010
Shadybrook   2006 - 2009
COSE   2007 - 2007

Skills
public speaking, Team Building, Creativity Coaching, Art, Painting, Teaching, Coaching, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Program Development, Psychotherapy, Research, Nonprofits, Training, Drawing, Workshop Facilitation, Event Planning, Photography, Non-profits, Leadership, Grant Writing, Social Media, Art Education, Graphic Design, Community Outreach, Creative Writing

Education
Ursuline College   2009 — 2016
M.A., Art Therapy/Therapist, 3.9

Cuyahoga Community College   2009 — 2010
Psychology

Experience
COSE   January 2015 - Present
Cuyahoga Community College  December 2014 - Present
City of North Royalton  November 2009 - Present
Padua Franciscan High School  March 2014 - Present
COSE   May 2013 - December 2014
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office  June 2007 - May 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Government, Political Consulting, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Policy, Politics, Management, Community Development, Fundraising, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Grants, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Legislation, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Community Organizing, Public Administration, Coalitions, Newsletters, Recruiting, Organizational..., Political Science, Research

Education
Kent State University   2004 — 2010
M.A., Public Policy

Kent State University   2000 — 2003
B.A., Political Science

Padua Franciscan High School   1996 — 2000
High School

Experience
FirstEnergy  August 2014 - Present
FirstEnergy Solutions  May 2009 - Present
COSE   2005 - 2008
Strategic Energy  2000 - February 2004

Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Pricing, Product Marketing, Strategy, Public Relations, Vendor Management, Energy, CRM, Business Planning, Business Process..., Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Change Management, Analysis

Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing & Management Information Systems (MIS)

Experience
COSE   January 2013 - Present
COSE   July 2012 - January 2013
Sky Real Estate Group   November 2011 - November 2012
Columbia University  May 2011 - July 2011
Muskingum University  December 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Writing, Customer Service, Social Media, Small Business, Event Planning, Management, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Marketing, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Community Development, Event Management, Public Relations

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2010 — 2011
M.A., Oral History

Muskingum College   2006 — 2010
B.A., Communications and History

Experience
Intact Corporation financière  September 2011 - Present
AXA Canada  November 2001 - September 2011
Development Dimensions International (DDI)   April 2000 - November 2001
Fédération des Caisse Populaire Desjardins   March 1997 - March 2000
Fédération des Caisse Populaire Desjardins   March 1994 - April 1997
Fédération des Caisse Populaire Desjardins   April 1991 - April 1994
Fédération des Caisse Populaire Desjardins   March 1989 - April 1991
Cose   March 1986 - March 1989

Education

Bacc., Relations industrielles

Experience
Madison-Perry Area Chamber of Commerce   January 2014 - Present
Madison-Perry Area Chamber of Commerce   March 2012 - December 2013
COSE   August 2010 - December 2011
COSE   January 2006 - August 2010
Cleveland State University  August 2002 - June 2005
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum  August 2002 - January 2005
WCLV   2003 - 2005

Skills
learning Raisers' Edge, Social Media, Writing, Customer Service, Teaching, Promotions, Marketing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Time Management, Community Outreach, Advertising, Program Development, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Newsletters, Leadership Development, Program Management, Community Development, Budgets, Analysis, Coaching, Management, Research, Proposal Writing, Policy, Marketing Strategy, Administration

Education
Cleveland State University   2002 — 2005
M.M., Music Performance (horn), Music History

Hiram College   1999 — 2002
BA, Music (History & Theory)

Experience
Stratavant  April 2010 - Present
Stratavant  April 2010 - Present
Stratavant  April 2010 - Present
Stratavant  April 2010 - Present
Stratavant  April 2010 - Present
COSE   January 2010 - Present
Amphora Consulting   April 2004 - Present

Skills
Management, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Business Analysis, Product Marketing, Customer Value, New Business Development, Return on Investment, Strategy, Business Planning, ROI Justification, Value Propositions, Value Based Selling, Product Development, Training, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Consulting, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Online Marketing, Sales, Business Intelligence, B2B, Professional Services, Digital Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Solution Selling, Executive Management, CRM, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, SaaS, Public Speaking, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Process

Education
University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business   1989 — 2002

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   1988 — 1989

Michigan Technological University   1983 — 1987
BSEE

Bullock Creek   1979 — 1983

Experience
The Kabbalah Centre  2008 - Present
University of Phoenix  2002 - Present
Justinian Forum   1995 - Present
Licata & Toerek  January 1990 - Present
EO  July 2009 - June 2013
National Small Business Association  January 1996 - December 2011
EO Cleveland Chapter   July 2006 - June 2010
Better Business Bureau  January 2003 - December 2009
Greater Cleveland Growth Assoc (nka) Greater Cleve Partnership)   1999 - December 2009
COSE   1990 - December 2009

Skills
Strategic Planning, Entrepreneur, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Change Management, Teaching, Organizational..., Mergers, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiation, Small Business, Executive Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Training, Leadership, Coaching, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Team Building, Business Development, Public Relations, Management, Executive Management, Finance, Program Management, Policy, Marketing, Legal Assistance, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Budgets, Strategy, Social Media, Event Management, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, Venture Capital, Social Media Marketing, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Case Western Reserve University-WSOM   1996 — 1997
Professional Fellowship Program

University of Virginia   1981 — 1983
Juris Doctorate, Law

Cleveland State University   1976 — 1980
B.A., International Politics

Experience
COSE   September 2014 - Present
City of South Euclid, Ohio  June 2014 - August 2014
The Cleveland Foundation  June 2014 - August 2014
The Carvin-Kawon Foundation   March 2013 - May 2014
Progressive Arts Alliance  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Team-oriented, Community Outreach, Highly personable, Creative Problem Solving, Outstanding..., Charismatic Leadership, Group Work, Marketing Communications, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Multi Tasking, Dependable Team Player, Communication, Music Education, Proficient Communicator, Report Writing Skills, Document Drafting, Oral & Written..., Group Dynamics, Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Business Skills, Flexibility, Oral Communication, Written & Verbal..., Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Magazine Writing, Leadership, Community Development, Negotiation

Education
Ohio University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technical & Applied Studies

Cleveland State University   2010 — 2011
Business/Corporate Communications

Cuyahoga Community College   2002 — 2007
Recording Arts Engineering, Associates of Applied Sciences

Experience
Level Seven Group  June 2015 - Present
COSE   October 2013 - June 2015
Cuyahoga Community College  January 2001 - October 2013
American Greetings  July 2000 - January 2002
Insight Media Advertising  April 1999 - April 2001
Six Flags Theme Parks  1992 - 1999

Skills
Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Web Design, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Copywriting

Education
The Ohio State University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Interpersonal Communications/Public Relations

John Carroll University
Master of Arts, Communication Management

Experience
Beyond Potential Media Group   Executive ProducerAvenue Productions LLC.2013 - Present
COSE   2012 - 2013
Cleveland International Film Festival  2010 - 2011
First Class Hip Hop   2005 - 2006

Skills
Event Planning

Education
Cuyahoga Community College

Experience
North Ridgeville Chamber Membership Committee   July 2014 - Present
Boutique IT Solutions   October 2012 - Present
BtoB Connect Westlake   April 2011 - Present
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.   January 2011 - October 2012
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.   January 2006 - October 2012
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.   June 2000 - October 2012
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.   August 2011 - September 2012
NAWBO Cleveland   June 2008 - June 2009
COSE   2005 - 2009
BTech Systems Integrators   1990 - 1997

Skills
Networking, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Team Building, Hands-on Training, System Automation, Disaster Recovery, Technical Writing, Windows 7 Training, Business Networking, Wireless Networking, Customer Service, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Network Design, Cabling, Microsoft Offiec..., Training, Troubleshooting, Strategy, Management, New Business Development, Business Intelligence, Social Media, Consulting, System Administration, Sales, Information Technology, Business Development, Cloud Computing, IT Management, SharePoint, Network Security, Network Administration, Servers, Wireless, VoIP, Team Leadership, Leadership, Integration, Security, Data Center, Vendor Management, B2B, Process Improvement, Human Resources, SaaS

Education
Baldwin-Wallace College   1985 — 1986
Psychology

St. Augstine Acadamy   1981 — 1985

Experience
Toerek Law   August 2014 - Present
National Small Business Association  2012 - Present
Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP)   March 2010 - Present
Licata & Toerek  July 2006 - July 2014
COSE   January 2012 - December 2013
American Advertising Federation Cleveland  July 2011 - July 2012
American Advertising Federation Cleveland  June 2009 - June 2010
Council of Small Enterprises (COSE)   2005 - 2010
American Advertising Federation - Cleveland  July 2008 - June 2009
Toerek Co. LPA   1993 - 2006

Skills
Social Media, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Advertising Law, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Law, Content Marketing Law, Intellectual Property..., Public Speaking, Legal Blogging, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Marketing, Licensing, Advertising, Start-ups, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Training, Brand Management, Strategy, Small Business, Management, Blogging

Education
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
J.D., Law

Experience
BauerGriffith, LLC   January 2009 - Present
COSE   January 2012 - Present
Chapman Realty   January 2011 - Present
Howard Hanna  August 2007 - January 2011
Stacy L. Bauer, Attorney at Law   2000 - 2008
John Carroll University  January 2000 - December 2000
ING - VESTAX Securities Corporation   1997 - 1999
KeyCorp  1990 - 1996
Michaels & Wishner, PC   1987 - 1989
Chaikin & Karp   May 1986 - August 1986

Skills
Real Estate, Leases, Negotiation, Mergers, Small Business, Start-ups, Finance, Team Building, Corporate Law, Creative Solutions, Broker-Dealer, Real Estate Transactions, Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Advisor..., Investment Advisers Act, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Asset Management, Legal, Strategy, Public Speaking, Management, Commercial Real Estate, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Commercial Banking, Leadership, Trademarks, LLC, Choice Of Entity, Investments, Joint Ventures, Executive Management, Strategic Planning

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1984 — 1987
Juris Doctorate

Miami University   1981 — 1984
BA, English

Beachwood High School   1978 — 1981

Experience
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency  May 2009 - Present
COSE   2008 - Present
Olympia Candies   March 1997 - May 2009
KeyCorp  March 1991 - March 1997
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency  April 1983 - March 1991

Education
Texas Christian University   1979 — 1983

Experience
Dwellworks, LLC  July 2012 - Present
Weible & Associates, Co., CPA   December 2011 - July 2012
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course   June 2007 - November 2011
Greater Cleveland Partnership, COSE   October 2010 - April 2011
COSE   October 2010 - April 2011
The Carson Group  January 2010 - June 2010
The Carson Group  January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
QuickBooks, Customer Service, SEO, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications

Education
Kent State University   2007 — 2011
BA, Business Management

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Experience
COSE   May 2015 - Present
Penton Media  January 2012 - April 2015
Pro OnCall Technologies  February 2011 - December 2011
Cavalier Telephone  September 2007 - December 2010
The Plain Dealer  September 2006 - August 2007
The Walt Disney Company  2002 - 2004

Skills
Telephony, Telephone Systems, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling

Education
Kent State University   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English

Experience
Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council   May 2014 - Present
COSE   February 2011 - May 2014
Remington College  November 2008 - May 2010
Community Investments of Cleveland   May 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Customer Retention, Team Building, Call Center, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Outlook, Negotiation, Data Entry, Account Management, Benefits Administration, Sales Management, Resume Writing, Human Resources, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Program Development, Career Development, Staff Development, Career Counseling, System Administration, Higher Education, Performance Management, Event Management, Healthcare, Administrative..., Community Development, Volunteer Management, Strategy, Grant Writing, Health Insurance, Software Documentation, Payroll, Talent Management, Start-ups, Call Centers, Analysis, Advertising, Hiring, Interviews, Small Business, Finance, Accounting, Administration, Temporary Placement, Business Development, Employee Training, Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Business Planning, Onboarding

Education
Ursuline College   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Indiana Wesleyan University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management, 3.5 GPA

Hondros College   2011 — 2011
Licensed, Life/Health Insurance

Experience
Lake Shore Insurance Agency   March 2014 - October 2014
In Transition - Actively Seeking Career Opportunity   January 2014 - March 2014
COSE   September 2013 - December 2013
COSE   April 2013 - August 2013
Golden Ventures, LLC   December 2011 - April 2013
COSE   May 2006 - December 2011
National City Bank  January 2002 - April 2006
Ohio Bankers Association   May 2000 - August 2001
Zurich North America (Fidelity & Deposit Company)   November 1995 - May 2000
Progressive Insurance  1985 - 1993

Skills
Life Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Professional Liability, Employee Benefits, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Management Consulting, Insurance, Health Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Fixed Annuities, Underwriting, Risk Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Disability Insurance, Sales, CRM, Small Business, Management, Start-ups, Customer Retention, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Workers Compensation, Brokers, Liability, Health Savings Accounts, Program Management, Strategy, Communication Skills, Voice, Customer Service..., Health Care Reform, Annuities, Inside Sales, Entrepreneur, Claim, Commercial Insurance, Networking, Term Life Insurance, Training, Umbrella Insurance, Casualty, Legal Liability, Commercial Lines, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service

Education
The Life Underwriter Training Council   1983 — 1985
LUTCF, Personal and Business Life

Hondros College   1983 — 1983
Ohio Accident-Health; Life; Property & Casualty; Variable Annuities licenses, Insurance

Kent State University   1979 — 1981
Business Administration

Experience
Vistage International  June 2008 - Present
Swiger Coil Systems, Inc.   1975 - July 2007
COSE   1988 - 1990

Skills
Executive Coaching, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Team Building, Advisory Boards, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Executive Development, Strategy, Small Business, Mergers, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Coaching, Leadership, Personal Development, Succession Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Business Coaching, Business Development, Business Planning, CEOs, Family Business, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, 360 Feedback, Consulting, Work Life Balance, Operational Strategy, Training, Performance Improvement, Operational Streamlining, Sales Process, Exit Strategies, Turn Around Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Thinking, Executive Management, Workshop Facilitation, Retreats, Corporate Development, Executive Team Alignment, Strategic Consulting, Culture Change

Education
Tulane University   1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Experience
COSE   May 2015 - Present
American Greetings  December 2013 - May 2015
American Greetings  November 2009 - November 2013
VoicePro®, Inc.   2007 - January 2009
AAF-Cleveland   2004 - 2006
Children’s Museum  2002 - 2003
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum  2000 - 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Market Planning, Direct Mail, Proposal Writing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Logistics Management, Office Management, Organizational..., Web Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Writing, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Office Operations, Executive Level..., Calendar Planning, Work Independently with..., Copywriting

Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor's Degree, English and Creative Writing

Experience
Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine   June 2008 - June 2009
Case Western Reserve University  July 2008 - May 2009
Case Western Reserve University  August 2007 - May 2009
COSE   January 2007 - August 2007
National Association of College Stores  January 2006 - January 2007
KeyBank  2004 - 2006
Pearson Education / Longman Publishers   2002 - 2004

Skills
Marketing, Copy Editing, Management, Social Media

Education
Case Western Reserve University   2007 — 2009
M.A., English

Washington University in St. Louis   1998 — 2002

Washington University in St. Louis   1998 — 2002

Washington University in St. Louis   1998 — 2002

Experience
FireFish Arts (Follow the Fish Art and Adventure Trail)   October 2011 - Present
Stocker Arts Center, Lorain County Community College   August 2005 - Present
RED DOT Project   2006 - September 2012
COSE   2008 - 2011
Ingenuity Festival   2006 - 2007
Sparx in the City Urban Gallery Hop (now Sparx City Hop)   2002 - 2005
ArtMetro/Art at the Powerhouse   1990 - 2005

Skills
Connector of ideas,..., Collaborative problem..., Art and economic..., Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Innovation Development, Arts education, Fundraising, Non-profits, Festivals, Nonprofits, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Arts, Grant Writing, Art, Marketing, Event Management, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Visual Arts, Sales, Art Education, Training, Galleries

Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Art Education

Experience
Rion Safier Accounting, LLC   December 2013 - Present
COSE   2008 - Present
Greater Cleveland Partnership  January 2010 - Present
CoreFocal   September 2004 - November 2013
CBIZ  January 1997 - September 2004
KPMG  June 1984 - December 1996

Education
Leadership Cleveland   2012 — 2013

Cleveland State University
BBA, Accounting

Experience
COSE   September 2012 - Present
COSE   January 2010 - September 2012
COSE   May 2008 - January 2010
COSE   July 2007 - May 2008
COSE   October 2006 - July 2007
Pulte Homes  2004 - 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Policy, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Project Management, Writing, Grassroots Organization, Market Development, Channel Strategy, Product Management, Government Advocacy, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Government, Leadership, Analysis, Legislative Relations

Education
Cleveland State University   2006 — 2009
MA, Public Administration

John Carroll University   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science and Sociology

Experience
Self Employed  January 1998 - Present
COSE   2007 - 2015
COSE   2007 - 2015
D6 Homeschool Co-op   August 2006 - June 2014
CHEO Webinar Coordinator   September 2012 - August 2013
Aquent Studios  January 2002 - January 2012
PresentPLUS   March 2000 - January 2008
Enpac Corporation   January 1995 - January 1999

Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Proofreading, Project Management, Project Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Web Project Management, Blogging, Web Conferences, Audio Conferencing, Transcription, Survey Design, Employee Surveys, Exit Surveys, Bulk Mailing, Microsoft Excel, Homeschooling, Cooperative Education, Brochure Production, Business Process..., Telecommunications, Telephone Skills, Telemarketing, Webinar Management, Webinar Development, Webinars, Advertising, Customer Service, Editing, Online Marketing

Education
Lakeland Community College   1994 — 1996
Business, Marketing Business

Experience
Viva Spanish! Language Programs   September 2008 - Present
COSE   2008 - Present
Latino Networking Circle - Lake County, Ohio   January 2005 - Present
Amigos & More   March 1996 - September 2008
People Express  1983 - 1986

Skills
Teaching, Training, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Networking, Educational Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Spanish, Nonprofits, Leadership, Program Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Editing, Small Business, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Organizational...

Education
Kent State University   1976 — 1981
M.Ed, Speech and Language Pathology, Deaf Education

Experience
Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union  October 2012 - Present
Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union  April 2011 - September 2012
COSE   May 2009 - March 2011
National City Bank  2006 - 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Writing, Project Management, Product Development, Product Marketing, Advertising, Budgets, Public Relations, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Management, Online Marketing

Education
Cleveland State University   2010 — 2014
MBA, Marketing

Baldwin-Wallace College   2004 — 2007
BA, Political Science

Experience
Veritix®  December 2014 - Present
COSE   April 2013 - December 2014
COSE   June 2012 - April 2013
Mullen  January 2012 - June 2012
Brunner, Inc.   May 2011 - December 2011
Downtown Dayton Partnership  August 2010 - May 2011
University of Dayton  August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Advertising, Media Relations, Newsletters, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, B2B

Education
University of Dayton   2008 — 2011
Masters, Communication

University of Dayton   2006 — 2010
Communication, Public Relations and Marketing

St. Joseph Academy

St. Mark