Ossian & Associates
Consultant
Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors Dissolved Organization In Aug 2017 2016 - 2017
Executive Director
Iowa State University Oct 2004 - Sep 2016
Director of Marketing and Communications For the Iowa State Center and Venuworks
Ames Chamber of Commerce Sep 2005 - May 2006
Graduate Leadership Ames Class Xix
Principal Financial Group Oct 2000 - Sep 2004
Senior Marketing Communications Associate
Education:
Iowa State University 1983 - 1987
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Journalism
Skills:
Marketing Communications Marketing Advertising Social Media Marketing Social Media Leadership Integrated Marketing Management Brand Management Event Planning Copywriting Media Relations Event Management Marketing Strategy Editing Direct Marketing Marketing Management Sales Email Marketing Project Management Social Networking Online Advertising Online Marketing Promotions Community Outreach Fundraising Newsletters Brand Development Press Releases Strategic Communications Digital Marketing Nonprofits Direct Mail Corporate Communications Brand Developement Budgeting Product Development Research Entertainment Non Profits
2004 to 2000 Director of Marketing & CommunicationsMortgage Business Unit Des Moines, IA 2000 to 2004 Sr. Marketing Communications AssociateGannett Corporation Des Moines, IA 1995 to 2000 Business Marketing SpecialistAdvertising & Promotions DirectorAmes, IA 1990 to 1994Younkers Des Moines, IA 1987 to 1990 Copywriter
Education:
Iowa State University Ames, IA Jan 1983 to Jan 1987 BA in Journalism & Mass Communications (emphasis in Advertising & PR) & Minor in Marketing
2004 to 2000 Director of Marketing & CommunicationsMortgage Business Unit Des Moines, IA 2000 to 2004 Sr. Marketing Communications AssociateGannett Corporation Des Moines, IA 1995 to 2000 Business Marketing SpecialistCoach House Gifts Corporate Office Ames, IA 1990 to 1994 Advertising & Promotions DirectorYounkers Des Moines, IA 1987 to 1990 Copywriter
Education:
Iowa State University Ames, IA 1987 BA in Advertising & Public Relations