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Hi! I’m Heather!

If you’re looking for someone
to professionally manage your communications and marketing,
I’m your gal!


I have been working in the field for more than eight years, but you can read all about that to the right. What you really want to know is more about me, the person, right? Well, I was born and raised just outside of Buffalo, NY and found my way to Florida in 2006. I’m a mom and I spend most of my time (when I’m not working) with my family and not enough of it at the beach. I am a huge hockey and football fan (Go Sabres & Bills!) and I’m kind of a nerd - but in a good way! A little science fiction never hurt anyone, right?

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Mass Communication

University of Florida, Graduation: December 2015
Specialization: Web Design & Online Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Journalism

University of North Florida, Graduated 2009
Honors in the Major & Summa Cum Laude Graduate

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Communications

Hampton Golf & Evergreen Lifestyles Management
June 2006 – Present | Jacksonville, FL

  • Oversee all corporate communication to ensure appropriate messages, grammar, style and alignment with branding goals
  • Create, write and edit various marketing communications items including letters, web content, print marketing materials, social media updates, presentations and e-mail blasts for more than 20 golf courses, Clubs and communities.
  • Write press releases and manage other marketing projects for more than facilities Assist Executive Vice President & VP of Marketing with advertising, sponsorships, corporate communication and internal and external presentations and proposals
  • Build and maintain web sites for Hampton Golf Corporate and its clubs

Staff Writer (Freelance)

IMAGE Magazine
June 2009 – 2012 | Woodland Park, NJ

  • Conduct interviews and research for articles
  • Write and edit profiles, features and news pieces for the quarterly magazine

Community News Intern

The Florida Times-Union
August 2007 – December 2007 | Jacksonville, FL

  • Conduct research and interviews for articles
  • Write profiles, features and news pieces
  • Take and edit photos and video to accompany articles

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