Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
LaVonne Brown LaVonne Brown Rockford, Illinois Area Details
LaVonne Brown's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 1998 - December 2007
Job Director of Client Experience & Marketing at Savant Capital Management
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Savant Capital Management  January 2008 - Present
United Way of Rock River Valley  January 2007 - January 2008
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 1998 - December 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Community Relations, Leadership, Marketing

Education
West Virginia University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Integrated Marketing & Communications

College for Financial Planning   2008 — 2009
Registered Paraplanner Designation

University of Wisconsin-Platteville   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Communications/Public Relations

Mallory Cwynar Mallory Cwynar Omaha, Nebraska Details
Mallory Cwynar's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Underwriter Specialist at Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
Industry Insurance
Experience
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies  June 2015 - Present
UnityPoint Health  May 2014 - May 2015
Drake University Student Life Center   September 2013 - May 2014
Culver's  June 2013 - August 2013
maurices  August 2012 - December 2012
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Counterpoint, Raiser's Edge, Basic HTML, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Bank Reconciliation, Data Entry, Time Management, Customer Service

Education
Drake University   2013 — 2015
Accounting and Information Systems

Rock Valley College   2011 — 2013

David Preece David Preece Laie, Hawaii Details
David Preece's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Chair, Business Management Department at Brigham Young University Hawaii
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Brigham Young University Hawaii  September 2014 - Present
Brigham Young University Hawaii  September 2010 - Present
NEXTyouthsports   January 2009 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   2006 - 2009
Classic Vacations (Expedia, Inc.)   2005 - 2006
The Travel Institute  2003 - 2005
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau  1999 - 2003
Polynesian Cultural Center  1995 - 1998
Ogilvy & Mather; Tracy-Locke; Mars; Tom's; Gerber; President Baking   1982 - 1994

Skills
Tourism, Marketing, Advertising, Destination Marketing, Strategy, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Brand Management, Program Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Management, Public Relations, Business Development, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Hotels, Marketing Communications, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Incentive Travel, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Online Advertising, Sponsorship, Sports, Social Media, Product Development, Research, Incentives, Project Planning, Consulting, University Teaching, Market Research, Budgets, Higher Education

Education
Northwestern University   1981 — 1982
MS, Integrated Marketing Communications, Medill School of Journalism

Brigham Young University   1975 — 1981
BA, Communications/Advertising

Grace Deschepper Grace Deschepper Greater Chicago Area Details
Grace Deschepper's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Event Coordinator for The Pavilion
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2015 - Present
Orchard Ridge Farms The Pavilion   April 2015 - Present
All-Star Daycare   2009 - Present
The Pavilion  May 2014 - April 2015
Roosevelt University  August 2011 - May 2014
Orchard Ridge Farms The Pavilion   December 2013 - January 2014
Self Employed  2009 - January 2013
Village of Machesney Park  2010 - 2011
Olive Kitchen & Martini Bar   2009 - 2011
Mary's Catering   2005 - 2009

Skills
Proficient with..., Certified with Cvent..., Experienced in..., Communication Skills, Event Planning, Event Management, Teamwork, Catering, Customer Service

Education
Roosevelt University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSHTM), Hospitality and Tourism Management

Samuel Wellman Samuel Wellman Chicago, Illinois Details
Samuel Wellman's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Marketing/PR, Russianspeaking
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
State Bank of Freeport   January 2015 - Present
State Bank of Freeport   January 2015 - Present
Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas"   June 2014 - August 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Russian, Russian Language, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine..., Google AdWords, Facebook Fan Page..., Facebook Marketing, Marketing, Press Release..., Video, Twitter Marketing, Final Cut Pro, YouTube, Instagram, Social Marketing, Sony HDV, Fundraising, Nonprofits, SEO, Advertising, Event Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint

Education
Northern Illinois University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies, Russian Minor

Saint Petersburg State University   2013 — 2013
Свидетельство, Russian Area Studies

Lindsay Masterson, CeM Lindsay Masterson, CeM Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Lindsay Masterson, CeM's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - December 2012
Job Guest Teacher at Rockford Public Schools
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rockford Public Schools  January 2014 - Present
MultiView  January 2013 - Present
Sensoytions Candles   October 2012 - Present
Rockford Register Star  July 2011 - January 2013
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - December 2012
Boneyard Bar and BBQ   November 2011 - May 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings  October 2010 - November 2011
COUNTRY ® Financial  December 2010 - January 2011
Rockford Park District  2008 - 2010

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Event Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Advertising, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Twitter, Fundraising, Newsletters, iWork, iLife, Mac OS X, Email Marketing, Tourism Marketing, Constant Contact, Sales, Advertising Sales, B2B Marketing, Maintaining Strong...

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising

Rock Valley College   2009 — 2012
General, General

Guilford High School   2005 — 2009

Kristen Thornton Kristen Thornton Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristen Thornton's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 1994 - August 1999
Job Substitute Teacher Hotel Sales
Industry Hospitality
Experience
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303  March 2003 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 1994 - August 1999
Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center   1985 - 1993

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Sales, Research, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Editing, Event Planning, Classroom, Microsoft Office, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Classroom Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Customer Service, Management, Budgets

Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Scienes

Vince Chiarelli Vince Chiarelli Rockford, Illinois Details
Vince Chiarelli's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2013 - August 2013
Job Accountant at Waterside Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.
Industry Accounting
Experience
Skyview Bar, Grille & Events   August 2014 - Present
Waterside Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
Bino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza   January 2014 - Present
Vincent Records   April 2008 - Present
Rockford College Radio   November 2010 - July 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2013 - August 2013
Chiarelli Accounting   January 2012 - August 2013
Rockford College  February 2010 - May 2012
Joe Sosnowski Political Campaign   June 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Accounting, Songwriting, Radio Broadcasting, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Facebook, Budgets, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Management, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Outlook, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Music, Social Media Marketing

Education
Rockford University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting

Rockford College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Boylan High School   2006 — 2008
High school diploma

Amy Trimble Amy Trimble Utica, Illinois Details
Amy Trimble's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2006 - July 2009
Job President/CEO at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center   January 2015 - Present
Trimble Consulting & Promotion Inc.   August 2004 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2006 - July 2009
Blackhawk Waterways CVB   April 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Grant Writing, Marketing & Promotion, Business Plan...

Education
Purdue University   1986 — 1990
BS, Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management

Charles Schweinler Charles Schweinler Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Charles Schweinler's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2012 - November 2012
Job Family at Lino's
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lino's   November 2012 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2012 - November 2012
WREX TV  February 2011 - February 2012
Rock Valley College SIFE   May 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Event Management

Education
Rock Valley College
Associate, Business Management

Jessica Pate Jessica Pate Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Jessica Pate's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2011 - November 2011
Job PR Associate and Digital Marketing Specialist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The McRae Agency  June 2012 - Present
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess  April 2012 - March 2013
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, English, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Constant Contact, Social Networking, Publicity, Facebook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Press Kits, Email Marketing, WordPress, Nonprofits, Digital Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2011
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Communication, Political Science

Kathleen Siford Kathleen Siford Greater Chicago Area Details
Kathleen Siford's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Association/Government Sales Manager at Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare  January 2012 - Present
Pheasant Run Resort  June 2010 - February 2012
Grand Geneva Resort  June 2007 - June 2010
National Association of Sports Commissions  April 2008 - April 2010
Siford Diving (Rockford Diving Club)   2006 - 2009
Kalahari Resort, Sandusky  2006 - 2007
Pheasant Run Resort  2003 - 2006
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   2002 - 2003
Springfield Crowne Plaza   1999 - 2002
Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau   1996 - 1998

Skills
Meeting Planning, Sponsorship, Hospitality, Public Relations, Hotels, Customer Service, Tourism, Trade Shows, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Convention Services, Hospitality Management, Sports, Budgets, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Events, Resorts, Hotel Management

Education
University of Dayton   1971 — 1975

CCHS

Lourdes College

Bobbie Holzwarth Bobbie Holzwarth Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Bobbie Holzwarth's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2013 - Present
Job Attorney at HolmstromKennedy, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
HolmstromKennedy, P.C.   September 1983 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   2013 - Present
Transform Rockford   2013 - Present
YMCA of Rock River Valley  2004 - 2014

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Mediation, Courts, Appeals, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Non-profits, Human Resources, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Employment Law, Trials, Class Actions, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1980 — 1983
J.D.

Stanford University   1976 — 1980
B.S., Political Science

Andrea Mandala Andrea Mandala Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Andrea Mandala's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Marketing & Communications Manager at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2013 - Present
Edgebrook   October 2008 - November 2013

Skills
Direct Marketing, Advertising, Retail Buying, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Media Relations, Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Customer Service, Blogging, Account Management, B2B, B2B Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Corporate Events, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Direct Mail, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Internal Communications, Lead Generation, Market Planning, Marketing Management, New Business Development, New Media, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Photoshop, Public Speaking, SEO, Sales, Trade Shows

Education
Northern Illinois University   2003 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising

Rock Valley College   2001 — 2003

Bryan Wickline Bryan Wickline Chillicothe, Ohio Details
Bryan Wickline's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - July 2015
Job Prospect League Commissioner
Industry Sports
Experience
The Prospect Collegiate Baseball League   October 2014 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - July 2015
Rockford Aviators Professional Baseball Club  April 2011 - October 2014
Prospect League   January 2009 - October 2014
Chillicothe Paints Baseball   January 1994 - October 2014

Skills
Baseball, Sports Marketing, Event Planning, Sports Management, Sports, Sports Coverage, Sponsorship, Ticket Sales, Sponsorship Sales, Professional Sports, Event Management, Fundraising, Media Relations, Game Day Operations, Sports Industry, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship Activation, Sports Information, Tournaments, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Promotions, Athletic Administration, Softball, Advertising Sales, Publicity, Ticket Operations, Stadiums, Athletic Facilities, Sport Administration, Brand Awareness, Partnership Activation, Naming Rights, Leadership, Media Guides, Intercollegiate...

Education
Ohio University   1992 — 1995
BSSS, Sports Management

Zane Trace High School   1988 — 1991

Brieann Kinsey Brieann Kinsey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Brieann Kinsey's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2003 - August 2003
Job Editor, Writer, Proofreader, Freelance Copyeditor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
National Association of School Psychologists  April 2010 - Present
National Association of School Psychologists  June 2006 - April 2010
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Grammar, Research, Adobe Acrobat, APA style, Writing, Microsoft Office, Word, Teaching English as a..., Customer Service, APA, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Books, Editorial, Publications, Publishing, Newsletters

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2002 — 2006
BA, English, Linguistics, Sociology, overall GPA 3.95

Christian Saporiti Christian Saporiti Chicago, Illinois Details
Christian Saporiti's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Logistics Team Member at Red Bull and UIC Facilities Team Member
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Red Bull  September 2015 - Present
UIC Facilities   August 2015 - Present
Oak Street Health  June 2015 - August 2015
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - August 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2013 - August 2013
Culver Franchising System, Inc.   August 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing, Management, Sports Management, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Microsoft Technologies, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Tourism, Email Marketing, Sales, Square

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Freshman

Guilford High School   2009 — 2013
Cum Laude (3.75+ GPA)

Randa Noble Randa Noble Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Randa Noble's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Contracted Trainer for Customer Service at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2015 - Present
Randa Noble   August 2012 - Present
Visit Beloit  August 2013 - Present
Highland Community College Business Institute   August 2013 - Present
Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Rockford University   October 2013 - Present
Rockford Network for Professional Women   2006 - Present
Rasmussen Colllege - Criminal Justice Advisory Board   December 2012 - July 2013
Rockford Rescue Mission  February 1997 - April 2012
Rockford Chamber of Commerce  1997 - 2010
Rockford Network for Professional Women   2008 - 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Newsletters, Budget, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Management, Administration, Budgets, Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Event Management, Media Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, System Administration, Microsoft Word, Internal Communications, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Community Development, Philanthropy, Time Management, Facebook, Strategy, Training, Editing, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Sponsorship, Blogging, Publicity, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Small Business, Speech Writing, Board Development

Education
The University of Kansas   1967 — 1968
BS in Journalism, Journalism

University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   1995 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Journalism

The University of Texas at Austin   1965 — 1967
Journalism

Phil Elsbree Phil Elsbree Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Phil Elsbree's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2005 - December 2010
Job Sales Executive at Marriott International
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott International  March 2014 - Present
The North Central Group  December 2010 - March 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2005 - December 2010
Executive BTI Travel   1990 - 1995

Skills
Sports, Event Management, Sales, Tourism, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Fundraising, Hotels, Event Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Trade Shows

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   1998 — 2000
MBA

Northern Illinois University   1982 — 1986
BS

Lauren Sanderson Lauren Sanderson Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Lauren Sanderson's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 2011 - August 2013
Job Catering & Event Manager at SMG | Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SMG Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management  September 2013 - June 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2011 - August 2013
Independent Business Management Professional   December 2008 - January 2011
C.M. Enterprises   October 2005 - June 2010
Orlando Magic  July 2003 - October 2005
Walt Disney World® Parks & Resorts   March 2000 - July 2003
Walt Disney World  June 1999 - March 2000
Walt Disney World  December 1998 - June 1999

Skills
Advertising, Brand Management, Public Relations, Market Research, Sales, Website Development, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Creative Direction, Sponsorship, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Multimedia, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CRM, Media Relations, Budgets, Leadership, Training, Customer Service, Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Event Management

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2008 — 2008
Executive Training Program, High Growth Entrepreneurship Development

Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2007 — 2007
Executive Training Program, Business Opportunities Program

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Advertising/Marketing

Carla Ramsey Carla Ramsey Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Carla Ramsey's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2002 - May 2004
Job PCG Registered Client Associate at Gummow Wealth Advisory Services of Wells Fargo
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Gummow Wealth Advisory Services at Wells Fargo Advisors   September 2015 - Present
RBC Wealth Management  March 2013 - Present
Bates Securities, Inc.   February 2010 - March 2013
RSM McGladrey  July 2007 - February 2009
Ameriprise Financial  January 2005 - July 2007
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Strategy, Research, Marketing, Asset Allocation, Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Financial Analysis, Insurance, Analysis

Education
Rockford College   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Management Studies, 3.81

Rock Valley College   1996 — 2000
AA, General Studies

Nick Povalitis Nick Povalitis Roscoe, Illinois Details
Nick Povalitis's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Sports Marketing / Content Writing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2012 - Present
G&K Services  October 2007 - June 2012
Washington University in St. Louis  August 2003 - June 2007
Northwestern University  July 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Sales, Marketing, Media Relations, Sports, Event Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Budgets, Networking, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Facebook, Social Networking, Account Management, Idea Person, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Program Management, Email Marketing, Social Media, Writing, Contract Negotiation, Public Address

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, News-Editorial Journalism

Michelle DeHaven Michelle DeHaven Rockford, Illinois Details
Michelle DeHaven's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2002 - December 2003
Job Community Director at March of Dimes
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
March of Dimes  OwnerDeHaven CommunicationsJanuary 2004 - Present
Arthritis Foundation  May 2009 - January 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2002 - December 2003
Discovery Center Museum  February 1995 - October 2002
Freeport Journal Standard  January 1990 - January 1995
Rockford Professional Baseball   March 1993 - September 1994

Skills
Event Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1987 — 1990
English Literature, Communication and Media Studies

Brittney Stern Brittney Stern Greater Chicago Area Details
Brittney Stern's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Junior Account Manager at Bird in Hand Media
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Bird in Hand Media LLC   April 2015 - September 2015
Private Nanny  November 2011 - February 2015
DePaul University  September 2010 - June 2014
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center   June 2013 - August 2013
Directory of Social Change (UK)   December 2012 - April 2013
Stern and Kyle Family Dentistry   December 2011 - December 2012
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, CisionPoint, Business Writing, Strategic Planning, Research, Professional..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Softdent, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Facebook, Public Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Writing

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014

University of Westminster   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad Programme, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.5

JUDY GAWCZYNSKI JUDY GAWCZYNSKI Greater Chicago Area Details
JUDY GAWCZYNSKI's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Membership Manager at The Executives' Club of Chicago
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Executives' Club of Chicago  August 2013 - Present
Turnaround Management Association  March 2011 - August 2013
SmithBucklin  September 2008 - March 2011
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Non-profit Leadership, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Association Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Leadership, Budgets, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Marketing, Editing, iMIS, Meeting Planning, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits

Education
Northern Illinois University   2005 — 2008
Bachelors, English, Communications

Prairie State College   2004 — 2005
Journalism

Joshua Albrecht Joshua Albrecht Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Joshua Albrecht's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Director of Marketing and Public Affairs at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2014 - Present
Dixon Main Street   December 2007 - September 2014
Jam Productions  November 2012 - September 2013
The MidWeek Newspaper   May 2002 - December 2007
The Northern Star  January 1999 - May 2002

Skills
Program Management, Event Management, Advertising, Publications, Editorial, Community Development, Newspaper, Newspapers, Entertainment, Publishing, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Networking

Education
Northern Illinois University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, English major, History minor

Carrie Skogsberg Carrie Skogsberg Springfield, Illinois Area Details
Carrie Skogsberg's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2005 - May 2008
Job Communications Director, Midwest Affiliate at American Heart Association
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
American Heart Association  August 2010 - Present
PR Etc.   June 2008 - October 2010
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Advertising, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Community Outreach, Online Marketing, Copy Editing, Volunteer Management, Publicity, Integrated Marketing, Speech Writing

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication

Kristen Mattison Kristen Mattison Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Kristen Mattison's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2013 - May 2014
Job M.A. student in Anthropology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
University of Tennessee  August 2014 - July 2015
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2013 - May 2014
The Art Institute of Chicago  January 2013 - August 2013
Argilos Field School, Universite de Montreal   July 2010 - August 2010
Argilos Field School, Universite de Montreal   June 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, Art History, Archaeological Survey, Research, Customer Service, Archives, Museum Collections

Education
Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Master of Arts (M.A.), Anthropology

Bridget French Bridget French Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Bridget French's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2013 - June 2014
Job Executive Director at Alignment Rockford
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Alignment Rockford   June 2014 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2013 - June 2014
Market Illinois   July 2012 - June 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2011 - August 2013
William Charles Limited   December 2010 - November 2011
William Charles Limited   January 2010 - November 2011
William Charles Real Estate   October 2007 - November 2011
William Charles Realty   June 2006 - November 2011
Rockford Chamber of Commerce  October 2009 - May 2010
William Charles Investments  August 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Facebook, Negotiation, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Fundraising, Management, Community Development, Leadership, Nonprofits, Project Management, Online Marketing, Microsoft Word, Team Building, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Social Networking

Education
Illinois State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, English

Illinois State University   1996 — 2000
BS, English

Theresa Sellers, CMP Theresa Sellers, CMP Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Theresa Sellers, CMP's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 2009 - July 2011
Job Assistant General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn at North Central Group
Industry Events Services
Experience
North Central Group  March 2015 - Present
North Central Group  September 2014 - March 2015
North Central Group  May 2013 - September 2014
Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell   February 2012 - May 2013
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2009 - July 2011
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2007 - November 2009
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2004 - July 2007
J & K Sod Blades, Inc.   June 1998 - September 2004
Rockford Lightning- CBA Basketball Team   October 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Advertising, Public Speaking, Event Management, Tourism, Sales, Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing

Education
Northern Illinois University   2002 — 2004

Rock Valley College   1999 — 2002
General Studies

Stacy Kiejko Stacy Kiejko Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Stacy Kiejko's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2008 - July 2010
Job Global Marketing Maven
Industry Publishing
Experience
WATT Global Media  July 2010 - Present
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2008 - July 2010
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2007 - June 2008
Electronic Data Systems  September 2005 - January 2007
Walt Disney World  August 2002 - August 2006

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Project Management, Online Content Creation, Social Media, Advertising, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Newsletters, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Market Planning, Facebook, Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, New Media

Education
North Central College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication

Greta Spencer Greta Spencer Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Greta Spencer's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Meetings Sales Manager at the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2013 - Present
ULTA Beauty  April 2011 - October 2013
Marriott International  October 2007 - April 2011

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Property Management..., Catering, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Opening Hotels, Guest Service Management, Convention Services, Hotel Booking, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Pre-opening experience, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Management

Education
Millikin University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology

Michelle DeHaven Michelle DeHaven Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Michelle DeHaven's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Community Director at March of Dimes
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
March of Dimes  July 2014 - Present
Arthritis Foundation  May 2010 - January 2014
Community Care Systems, Inc  2005 - 2010
mdqpr   2003 - 2010
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   2002 - 2003
Discovery Center Museum  1996 - 2002
The (Freeport, IL) Journal-Standard   1992 - 1996
Rockford Professional Baseball (Chicago Cubs & KC Royals)   1994 - 1995

Skills
Creative Writing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, B2B, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship

Education
Rock Valley College   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS), Communications, Literature, History, 3.8 of 4.0

University of Northern Iowa   1987 — 1991
English Liturature & Communications

Dakota High School   1983 — 1987
College Prepatory, 3.35 / 4.0

Kelly Sandquist Kelly Sandquist Chicago, Illinois Details
Kelly Sandquist's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Chicago Public Schools Teacher
Industry Education Management
Experience
KECamps  June 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  April 2014 - Present
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services  January 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools  October 2013 - December 2013
Coe College  May 2009 - December 2013
Chicago Public Schools  August 2013 - October 2013
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - August 2013
Coe College Coe Fund Phonathon   January 2011 - March 2013
Discovery Center Museum  May 2012 - August 2012
Discovery Center Museum  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Fundraising, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Research, Microsoft Word

Education
Coe College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education, Language Arts and Reading Endorsements

Joanne Nold Joanne Nold Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Joanne Nold's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2012 - Present
Self Employed  October 2010 - August 2012
Sikich  July 2008 - May 2010
Easter Seals Children's Development Center   August 2005 - June 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook

Education
Loras College   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Highland Community College   1984 — 1985
Associate's degree, Accounting

Meggan Ware Meggan Ware Rockford, Illinois Details
Meggan Ware's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2012 - Present
Job intern at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Accounting
Experience
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - Present
RACVB   2012 - 2012

Education
Rockford College   2009 — 2013
May of 2013 receive BS, Accounting

Rock Valley College   2009 — 2011
May 2011 AA

Leigh Anne Robertson Leigh Anne Robertson Birmingham, Alabama Details
Leigh Anne Robertson's Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2009 - 2012
Job Certified Public Accountant
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The University of Alabama at Birmingham  2014 - Present
The University of Alabama at Birmingham  2013 - 2014
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   2009 - 2012
Illinois Growth Enterprises  2008 - 2009
The Walt Disney Company  2000 - 2006
CTI Logistx, CSX Railroad   1995 - 2000

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Finance, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Account Management, Financial Analysis

Education
University of Alabama   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and English