CAROL BOUSQUET adgq89@r.postjobfree.com

Communications/PR/Marketing Manager/Former Journalist 207-***-**** PROFILE

Agile strategist who writes for multiple platforms, connects clients with new audiences, and develops relationships that exceed business goals. Skills include nonprofit strategy, project/event management, public/media relations, website/social media, and sponsor/donor relations in the geriatric, education and public affairs arenas. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Center – Seniors. Connections. Community. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, Kennebunk, ME 2014 to 2020 Marketing Communications Manager

• Increased spotlight on senior issues of nutrition, transportation, isolation with focused bylines, outreach and fundraising events.

• Grew social media presence to connect membership and volunteers with the greater community.

• Used grass roots marketing, storytelling and events to attract younger members and supporters.

• Developed sponsor and volunteer bases by nurturing relationships that created trust and loyalty. Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator

• Managed volunteer team to ensure special events were executed efficiently and effectively.

• Oversaw outreach programs for seniors and grew community support for these vital initiatives. Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel, Kennebunk, ME 2009 to 2014 Public Relations Advisor

Elevated the Foundation’s name recognition and donor base with media, events, website, social media. BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, Boston/Westborough, MA 1994 to 2014 Corporate voice talent

WGME-TV, CBS Affiliate, Portland, ME 1994 to 2000

General Assignment Reporter

Executed daily live and breaking news, source development/exclusive stories, and election coverage. OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

WGGB-TV, ABC Affiliate, Springfield, MA

General Assignment Reporter for evening newscast

New England Cable News, Boston, MA

Freelance Broadcast Journalist

Clarke & Company Public Relations, Boston, MA

Account Executive, Public Affairs Team

Exceeded regional and national public relations goals for Prudential Property Company, Boston Gas Company, and Scottish Development Agency.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University – Evanston, IL & Washington, D.C. Medill School of Journalism, Master of Science in Journalism University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT

School of Business, Bachelor of Science in Marketing