Melaine Rottkamp, CDME

Experience

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  Poughkeepsie Savings Bank, FSB

  May 1994 - Nov 1995

  Marketing Product Manager

  Responsible for $300,000 marketing budget. Developed, implemented and evaluated successful auto loan & home equity campaigns which included targeted direct mail solicitations, print and broadcast media as well as branch signage and statement stuffers. Managed successful residential lending campaigns in eight markets covering three states. Event planning included grand opening celebrations for three mortgage offices in new markets and the Bank's first supermarket branch.

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  Software Concepts Associates, Inc.

  Nov 1995 - Aug 1998

  Software Trainer & Marketing

  Conducted computer software training programs for a wide variety of large and small businesses and managed the company's master training schedule. Wrote media releases, updated and edited marketing brochures. Managed special event and trade show planning and implementation.

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  Town Of Wappinger

  Jul 2002 - Sept 2014

  Director, Triumph Twirlers

  Over 25-years of experience teaching the fundamentals of baton twirling, dance and performance in a fun and exciting manner. Teams have won numerous New York State and regional championship events and have performed in local parades.

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  Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - now

  Managed all office operations and staff support. Answered all manner of tourism inquiries and represented Dutchess at various events to distribute information and engage the public. Assisted in the preparation, writing and proofreading of publications and presentations. Coordinated special events such as the Heritage Days Civil War Weekend, Walkway Marathon Health & Wellness Expo, and Dutchess Dragon Boat Race & Festival. Solicited and managed office and event volunteers. Conducted data tracking, compiled reports, handled billing, and I Love NY matching funds reporting. Managed brochure distribution, tracking and coordination with bulk mailing house. Show less

  • President & CEO

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Vice President

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Director of Special Events, Outreach & Administration

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Tourism Office Manager

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2015