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Improved the organization’s visibility in the community and with current and potential donors by providing leadership and direction for all development and communications activities. Responsibilities included:
•	Acted as Public Information Officer
•	Wrote and distributed news releases
•	Crafted, executed and ensured consistent brand identity throughout all communications
•	Marketed organization through targeted, strategic efforts
•	Managed the organization’s website, e-communications and social media
•	Designed and implemented fundraising strategies to achieve annual goals
•	Wrote grant proposals and researched potential funding sources
•	Prepared direct mail solicitations in consultation with direct mail firm
•	Wrote solicitation and acknowledgement letters
•	Managed annual and corporate giving opportunities
•	Planned and implemented event calendar
•	Produced organization newsletter, Humane News
•	Oversaw management of organization’s retail store

Vice President of Development & Communications

Cultivated a positive image for and promoted the mission of the organization through the development of media and community relationships. Responsibilities included:
•	Acted as Public Information Officer and proactively identified, developed and communicated stories to the media
•	Developed and executed strategic marketing and public relations plans to promote the organization’s mission, programs, services, advocacy and events
•	Developed, implemented and integrated all promotional materials, including advertising, annual report, appeals, articles, blogs, collateral, e-newsletters, social media and website content
•	 Edited employee communications from the CEO and senior management
•	Regularly updated employees on external communications; celebrated positive stories and provided talking points when necessary to ensure consistent messaging
•	Served as Chairperson of the Employee Recognition Committee
•	Managed weekly newspaper column, Tails of Marin
•	Served as Editor and managed advertising sales for the Society’s Animal Chronicles magazine
•	Strategized with the Development team on fundraising initiatives, including planned giving, special events, grant proposals and donor cultivation
•	Managed organization website
•	Assisted senior management team with development and execution of organization’s strategic plan
•	Developed and managed department budget of $150K
•	Managed team of three employees

Director of Communications

•	Humane Education Coordinator—developed and presented humane education programs to San Francisco schools.
•	Volunteer Coordinator—recruited and provided ongoing training for more than 300 volunteers. Implemented a volunteer orientation program for new volunteers. Developed and maintained a monthly volunteer recognition program. Increased volunteer applications and monthly time contributions by fifty percent.
•	Adoption Counselor—screened prospective adopters for compatibility with animals available for adoption. Monitored health and general welfare of shelter animals.
•	Veterinarian Assistant—conducted initial assessment of animals’ general health, including weight and temperature. Administered vaccines and medications as needed. Assisted doctors with minor procedures.

Volunteer and Humane Education Coordinator

•	Produced website content, direct mail, advertising and sales literature
•	Developed pricing structures for current and emerging products
•	Managed company presence at trade shows

Marketing Manager

Managed public relations activities with a goal to increase global awareness and change negative perceptions of alternative dispute resolution. Responsibilities included:
•	Acted as organization spokesperson
•	Pitched story ideas to national media
•	Wrote and distributed news releases
•	Wrote and edited articles for legal trade publications

Director of Public Relations

•	Managed communication of the organization’s European business strategy through the production of brochures, direct mail, website content and advertising campaigns
•	Assisted in the worldwide implementation of new company logo and brand identity guidelines 
•	Produced company newsletter

Marketing Communications Manager

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Carrie Harrington

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University of New Hampshire