Experience

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  Lawrence leiter and company

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1983

  Marketing consultant

  Project work included long-range planning, sales training, trade show preparation, association membership management, marketing, and quantitative/qualitative research and analysis for clients nationwide.

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  Jewish federation of greater kansas city

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Director of development and communications

  Provided marketing for the Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Community Campus, its staffs and governing Boards of Directors. Developed short and long range marketing plans; produced newsletters, brochures and annual reports; marketed annual and capital fundraising projects including special events, fundraising telethons and a feasibility study and completion of a $4,000,000 capital campaign.

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  Elite gymnastics & aquatics

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1995

  Business manager

  Direct operations, marketing and management of the business; Conduct profit/loss analysis based upon client recruitment and retention, strategic business planning, budget control and payroll management; Supervise hiring, firing and staff development; Write, design and plan advertising, direct mail, brochures and web site development; Business development through corporate alliances.

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  Delasalle education center

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Business communications director; project manager; development writer

  Developed and implemented strategic plan related to annual development and special events. Directed media program, wrote direct mail campaigns, business collateral material, and quarterly newsletter. Managed consulting efforts of the for-profit center. Wrote and presented proposals. Projects ranged from one-time professional educator training to long-term strategic planning and implementation as well as on-site evaluation for school development.

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  Jeffrey byrne & associates, inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Director of marketing and business development

  Direct operations, corporate infrastructure and business development for 15 field consultants and nine strategic partners. Responsibilities included contributing writer to monthly newsletter, consultant orientation and training, develop and write policies and procedures, client project management, prospect cultivation and proposal writing. Billable expertise included case statement writing, development audits, board training, and subsector and economic trend research.

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  Tst business strategies, llc

  Sept 2010 - now

  Business owner

  TST Business Strategies, LLC builds marketing and communications programs that turn messages into money.With more than 30 years of experience boosting sales and business growth through developing outcome-based marketing and communications programs, I have trained and worked with 100s of businesses, entrepreneurs, independent consultants, organizational leaders and boards of directors to streamline their traditional and online communication programs and craft marketing messages and campaigns that speak to customers and prospects.TST Services★ Business and Marketing Coaching★ Online Product Launches (Comprehensive support from building an audience and course content creation to multi-channel marketing inclusive of email marketing, social media, advertising and affiliate sponsorship) ★ Outsource Business Marketing (Strategy, implementation and execution)★ Outsourced Chief Marketing Officer★ Training and Workshops Show less

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  Encorps45

  Aug 2014 - now

  Founding partner

  EnCorps45 – the What’s Next movement for professionals ages 45 and older – promotes the strengths of the Boomer entrepreneur within a multi-generational economy.

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  Tst leadership networks, formerly girlfriends network kc

  Mar 2018 - now

  Founder

  TST Leadership Networks inspires, trains and motivates action that creates organizational and leadership growth.We provide mission-driven organizations that crave a connected community with research-based tools, organizational strategies and tailored fill-the-gap training to transform from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY.

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  Encorps partners, llc

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Founding partner

  Dedicated to building community through supporting economic development and business growth, EnCorps Partners, LLC works with developers and city officials to create sustainable flex office spaces tailored to community needs.We advise ★ entrepreneurs, ★ economic development professionals, ★ ecosystem developers, ★ hospitality professionals and ★ real estate developers on best practices of building, growing and running niche office space and hybrid spaces that include traditional and gig-economy workspace. Our innovative approach to flex real estate solutions blends hospitality and customer service with a community mindset and business-support culture.Interested in exploring coworking as a way to spur business growth in your community?Need help in marketing or managing your flex space?Want ideas for an innovative business center that combines traditional offices for corporate virtual workers with entrepreneurial month-to-month options?Then let's talk. EnCorps Partners can help. Contact me at [email protected]. Show less