Equine Marketing NetworkMarketing Communications Director | Strategic Alliances | Ad Sales Guidance | Sales Management
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2014Created and launched Stableviews, a regional, all-breed and all-discipline magazine for and about horse enthusiasts in Pennsylvania, Maryland & Delaware. Provided unique editorial focus enabling readers to access horse-related ideas, solutions, and area resources. Managed all editorial, circulation, marketing, advertising, administrative and promotional efforts. Awarded Honorable Mention in General Excellence in May of 1999 and 2000 in the annual awards competition of American Horse Publications. Developed & published a marketing newsletter for advertisers, and initiated list rental profit center in context of one and five-year business plan. Consulted on and undertook visual brand identity development for regional and national horse industry clients. Analyzed and developed sales, marketing and advertising programs. Implemented sales program, training in-house staff to identify, cold-contact and close prospects. Identified and developed strategic media and industry relationships and alliances.