Carrie Harrington: in Lawrenceville, NJ
Carrie Harrington
Lawrenceville | United States
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san francisco giants
animal welfare
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St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Vice President of Development & Communications | 12/2014 - 06/2015
Improved the organization’s visibility in the community and with current and potential donors by providing leadership and direction for all development and communications activities. Responsibilities included:
• Acted as Public Information Officer
• Wrote and distributed news releases
• Crafted, executed and ensured consistent brand identity throughout all communications
• Marketed organization through targeted, strategic efforts
• Managed the organization’s website, e-communications and social media
• Designed and implemented fundraising strategies to achieve annual goals
• Wrote grant proposals and researched potential funding sources
• Prepared direct mail solicitations in consultation with direct mail firm
• Wrote solicitation and acknowledgement letters
• Managed annual and corporate giving opportunities
• Planned and implemented event calendar
• Produced organization newsletter, Humane News
• Oversaw management of organization’s retail store
Marin Humane Society
Director of Communications | 05/2005 - 04/2014
Cultivated a positive image for and promoted the mission of the organization through the development of media and community relationships. Responsibilities included:
• Acted as Public Information Officer and proactively identified, developed and communicated stories to the media
• Developed and executed strategic marketing and public relations plans to promote the organization’s mission, programs, services, advocacy and events
• Developed, implemented and integrated all promotional materials, including advertising, annual report, appeals, articles, blogs, collateral, e-newsletters, social media and website content
• Edited employee communications from the CEO and senior management
• Regularly updated employees on external communications; celebrated positive stories and provided talking points when necessary to ensure consistent messaging
• Served as Chairperson of the Employee Recognition Committee
• Managed weekly newspaper column, Tails of Marin
• Served as Editor and managed advertising sales for the Society’s Animal Chronicles magazine
• Strategized with the Development team on fundraising initiatives, including planned giving, special events, grant proposals and donor cultivation
• Managed organization website
• Assisted senior management team with development and execution of organization’s strategic plan
• Developed and managed department budget of $150K
• Managed team of three employees
Pets Unlimited
Volunteer and Humane Education Coordinator | 12/2002 - 10/2004
• Humane Education Coordinator—developed and presented humane education programs to San Francisco schools.
• Volunteer Coordinator—recruited and provided ongoing training for more than 300 volunteers. Implemented a volunteer orientation program for new volunteers. Developed and maintained a monthly volunteer recognition program. Increased volunteer applications and monthly time contributions by fifty percent.
• Adoption Counselor—screened prospective adopters for compatibility with animals available for adoption. Monitored health and general welfare of shelter animals.
• Veterinarian Assistant—conducted initial assessment of animals’ general health, including weight and temperature. Administered vaccines and medications as needed. Assisted doctors with minor procedures.
Law.com
Marketing Manager | 12/2001 - 11/2002
• Produced website content, direct mail, advertising and sales literature
• Developed pricing structures for current and emerging products
• Managed company presence at trade shows
American Arbitration Association
Director of Public Relations | 02/2000 - 09/2001
Managed public relations activities with a goal to increase global awareness and change negative perceptions of alternative dispute resolution. Responsibilities included:
• Acted as organization spokesperson
• Pitched story ideas to national media
• Wrote and distributed news releases
• Wrote and edited articles for legal trade publications
Dun & Bradstreet
Marketing Communications Manager | 06/1996 - 11/1999
• Managed communication of the organization’s European business strategy through the production of brochures, direct mail, website content and advertising campaigns
• Assisted in the worldwide implementation of new company logo and brand identity guidelines
• Produced company newsletter
Education history
University of New Hampshire
BA | 1992 - 1996
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