Michelle Gonzalez

Experience

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  Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  Program & Creative Services Manager

  Provided direct support to the Executive Director in the planning, implementing and managing of multiple state and county-wide literacy based initiatives as well as Coalition fundraisers and special events.

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  Armory Art Center

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Director of Communications & Special Events

  Responsible for the planning, budgeting and implementation of all special events to benefit the Center which included but were not limited to fundraising galas, donor recognition events, exhibition openings and art festivals.

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  MBG Design Studio

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2013

  Owner

  Independent graphic designer specializing in print design including event invitations, marketing materials, annual reports, brochures and corporate identity. Clients have included:o Caron Renaissance Palm Beach o Caron Renaissance Texas o Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. o Easter Seals Florida, Inc. o ETC o Falcon Martial Arts Academy o Florida Atlantic University o Florida Department of Education: FACTS.org o The Forum Club of the Palm Beacheso FoundCare o GlamFans o Hanley Center o Hospice of Palm Beach County o Inspirit o Junior Achievement of South Florida o Lakeside Medical Center o Lydian Bank & Trust o Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History o Palm Beach Zoo o Simply Significant Events & Occasions o Susan G. Komen for the Cure o Town of Palm Beach o Vital Home Care o Volunteer USA: Celebration of Reading Show less

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  Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2011

  Director of Special Events

  Responsible for the creative design concept, planning, budgeting and implementation of all special events. Special event responsibilities included solicitation of all sponsorship revenue, budget design and management, print and online promotions, contract negotiations, chairman and committee member cultivation and management, silent and live auction management and public relations.

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  Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.

  Feb 2013 - now

  Oversee all fundraising, development, marketing and public relations activities.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    May 2016 - now

  • Director of External Affairs

    Feb 2013 - May 2016