• Develop and implement marketing communications strategies for the DBE programs. • Create news releases, brochures, and other publications for External Civil Rights (ECR) St. Louis region; write feature stories and PSAs for Safety Fair, DBE programs and community projects; coordinate radio, television, and print interviews with or for ECR staff. •Developed marketing and business plans, and communication/creative strategies for businesses, non-profits, and individuals: •Produced graphic and print designs for portfolios, brochures, and stationary; wrote 15 and 30 second copy for radio spots. •Organized and managed events including annual galas, receptions, grand openings, workshops and seminars. •Provided not-for-profit clients with fundraising strategies. •Performed qualitative and quantitative market research.