Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA)Marketing Services Coordinator
Nov. 2014 - Jul. 2020Lansing, Michigan Area• Assisted in the creative development of LEPFA-produced or co-produced events.
• Developed and executed marketing plans for a convention center, urban market, golf course, and community events
• Provided marketing support services for all departments, facilities, and initiatives as directed
• Detailed planning of all LEPFA-produced and co-produced events within established budgets, including the dissemination of internal and external information
• Media buying
• Relaunched a logo and two website redesigns (lansingcenter.com and lansingcitymarket.com)
• Wrote copy for sales materials, promotional videos, newspaper advertorials, as well as print, radio, online, social media, and TV advertising
• Maintained four websites
• Developed and oversaw the execution of a social media marketing plan for 4 Facebook accounts and 3 Twitter accounts
• Composed a style guide and developing voice and tone for communications
• Wrote and programmed business and community email newsletters
• Collaborated on sponsorship acquisition projects, developing sponsorship packages and delivering on agreements
• Wrote reports and presentations for board meetings and local city government
• Developed, executed, and maintained public relations strategies
• Acted as the liaison to media representatives and key business partners
• Oversaw and monitored marketing budgets to ensure accuracy of actual cost versus planned expenses
• Stayed abreast of innovations, improvements in procedures, and developments within the convention center, marketing, advertising, and public relations industries to improve efficiency, levels of service, personnel performance, and reduce costs
• Evaluated and selected software and advertising partners