Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & TourismDirector of Tourism
Aug. 2015 - Feb. 2019Northfield, MNTourism Development and Promotion Responsibilities:
- Led the development and successful execution of the annual tourism marketing plan.
- Proactively identified, composed proposals for, and secured grants to support marketing objectives.
- Nurtured enduring relationships with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including tour operators, sports organizations, community groups, local businesses, city and chamber leadership, and the general public.
- Spearheaded collaborative regional marketing initiatives to optimize tourism marketing resources, collaborating closely with visitor and meeting facilities and attractions.
- Actively organized and conducted Familiarization (FAM) Tours and represented the Northfield Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at industry functions, conferences, trade shows, and local events.