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  Accomplished Communications Director with 12 years of progressive experience in marketing and event planning for a non-profit association, directly responsible for significant cost savings and increased membership.

  Demonstrated success in developing and executing communications and branding strategies promoting the association consistently and positively in both print and digital communication campaigns.

  Dynamic Event Planner with a track record in coordinating, executing, and providing on-site management for large- and small-scale association and industry events.

  Effective communicator and negotiator, with proven abilities in initiating and maintaining beneficial long-term relationships with vendors.

  Highly skilled in writing, editing, and graphic design utilizing tools including Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, INC., New York, NY 2006-2017

Communications Director (2008-2017)

Event Management and Planning

  Directed 30-40 local and nationwide events annually, including meetings, trade shows, golf outings, seminars, receptions, and incentive programs, that ranged in size from 30 to 800 attendees.

  Initiated the Associate Member Trade Show in 2011, which was considered the most valuable aspect of membership by many associated members and led to a 20% increase in membership.

  Took over management of the Annual Charity Golf Outing, after which time attendance significantly increased and a venue change was required to accommodate additional participants.

  Planned and designed invitations and materials for the 25^th Anniversary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History, which had over 400 attendees and received positive reviews by members.

  Personally handled all design and print work for association events, eliminating the need to hire outside talent and resulting in significant cost savings.

  Selected and oversaw vendors during events and established and maintained long-term relationships with them, resulting in substantial cost savings for the association from waived fees and attrition costs.

Communication Strategy and Execution

  Developed, produced, and managed dynamic multi-channel external communication campaigns.

  Defined frameworks for all external content, including newsletters, blog posts, and executive presentations.

  Drafted and managed all external print and online communications promoting the association and the industry at-large as well as internal presentation content for meetings and seminars.

  Established and maintained external communications calendar and managed assignments.

Branding

  Established graphic branding standards across all print and digital assets, including advertising, direct-mail, and event promotions.

  Coordinated all aspects of production of promotional materials from the design phase to distribution.

  Collaborated with outside PR firm to develop and ensure effective placement of publicity pieces.

  Designed pieces that elevated association image.

Office Organization and Co-op Manager (2006-2008)

  Coordinated complex calendars and travel schedules and provided executive support for staff of four.

  Managed attendee registration for all association events and oversaw logistics for meetings and co-op events.

  Decreased costs for the co-op by researching and effectively implementing changes to vendor services.

  Acted as Administrator for the Greater New York Welding Chapter, with responsibilities including maintaining databases, furnishing certificates and procedures, and securing witnesses for exams.

CASPI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Purchase, NY 1999-2005

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

  Association Management Certificate, American Society of Association Executives, Washington, DC (2014)

  Completed various courses in Communications and Liberal Studies, Salisbury State University & Purchase College, SUNY

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT ACTUAL TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated by my resume, I have built a career in the fields of communications and event planning for the Mechanical Contractors Association of New York, Inc., a non-profit organization where I have 12 years of progressive experience. In my most recent role as Communications Director, my decisions and actions have led to not only cost savings and increased membership but also the implementation of various frameworks and processes that I have established to ensure consistency in communication campaigns and events going forward. A few highlights of my career are as follows:

• Successful career in planning and managing association and industry events, including golf outings, galas, and trade shows, which has resulted in a marked increase in attendees over the years.
• Proven abilities in developing and executing strategies for digital and print communication campaigns to promote the business.
• Ensured consistent messaging in all deliverables, including newsletters and blog posts, by defining and implementing graphic branding standards.
• Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain long-term relationships with vendors, ensuring significant cost savings to the association.
• Talented designer, with proven success in creating marketing materials for the association, eliminating all costs associated with hiring outside resources.

I have a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex problems, and my career demonstrates my effective ability to design and implement strategies and campaigns that do just that. My unique skills in communication, leadership, and design would allow me to deliver immediate and long-term results for (NAME OF COMPANY TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING). I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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