EVE GUTMANN

Greater Chicago Area

708-***-****

adkrcz@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-gutmann-79879b6/

Communicator • Thought Leader

Marketing and communications professional with experience in networking, outreach, board and leadership development in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. A quick learner with excellent skills in:

• Research

• Concept creation and design

• Writing, editing, proofing, formatting, and content management

• Collaboration with senior leadership and staff

• Targeted outreach

TECHNOLOGY

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) website content management, email campaigns (Constant Contact, MailChimp), Layout/Design (Canva) EXPERIENCE

Margaret A. Vaughn Consulting Inc., Government Affairs/Association Management/Public Relations Firm, Darien, Illinois March 2019–present

Oversee special projects on an ongoing basis for a variety of clients related to conference and meeting planning

Managed remote client project to research industry regulations, edit an existing proposal, and include additional new content for a continuing education course that was successfully approved by the state of Florida.

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), School of Applied Technology, Chicago, IL Outreach Communications Coordinator, Industrial Technology & Management (INTM) 2012-2019 Initiated and executed marketing strategies for a transfer program with 200 working adult students pursuing Bachelors and Masters degrees in industrial specializations. Achievements include:

Collaboration – Worked with faculty, alumni, and staff to identify and establish opportunities to enhance INTM’s industry outreach, increase public program visibility, and support education and professional relationships. Created two annual industry-specific career events for INTM in partnership with business leaders, professional associations, IIT Career Services, and training organizations.

Marketing Strategy - Established new processes using social media, advertising, and participation in professional events to generate a 50% increase in prospective student leads, support alumni engagement, and promote professional development. Represented INTM at monthly community college transfer events and industry trade shows.

Social Media – Created and managed Facebook and LinkedIn content and advertising for student recruitment and alumni, faculty, and industry engagement; created an INTM LinkedIn Showcase page discussion group that attracted 300 student, faculty, alumni, and industry members in two years.

Communications/Media - Created and maintained website content, wrote original content for newsletters and emails, and reviewed program collateral to support program goals, promote key accomplishments of students and faculty, and keep key internal and external stakeholders informed of program news, benefits, and institutional values.

Eve Gutmann, page 2 of 2 May 2020

Community Support Services, Brookfield, IL

Manager of Grants 2009-2011

Responsible for prospect research, grant preparation, concept development, grant coordination, deadline management and reporting to oversee $250,000 in public and private grants annually for community-based non-profit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Independent Contractor 2002-2009

Grant Writer: Community Support Services, Inc.

Development & Programs Consultant, strategic communications, event planning and management, fundraising campaign management: Chicago Housing Authority/Windows of Opportunity

Strategic Planning Research: United Way of Chicago, Community Impact Division

Special Event Management: Iris Krieg & Associates, nonprofit administration, Chicago

Capital Campaign Donor Research: National Louis University

Web Content Research and Writing: Chicago Recycling Coalition International Interior Design Association Foundation, Chicago, IL Foundation Administrator 1999-2002

Grant administrator and fiscal manager. Led distribution of over $50,000 in research awards, and implementation of grant programs for special projects and education in the field of interior design. Liaison between Foundation board and Association staff concerning donor relations, education program development, and Association Chapter fundraising activities. Wrote internal and external Foundation reports, proposals, and created new informational materials. EDUCATION

M.S., Communications, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL B.A., Social Studies, Scripps College, Claremont, CA Working fluency in French

VOLUNTEER & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) – Volunteer Newsletter Editor Northwestern University MSC Program, Alumni Steering Committee

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