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SUZANNE AVALON

Idyllwild

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Proven ability to leverage effective communication and decision-making skills to drive organizational success. Recognized for fostering innovation and enhancing operational processes, consistently delivering measurable results. Committed to driving efficiency and cultivating a collaborative work environment that empowers teams to excel.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

President and Founder

IDYLLWILD ACTORS THEATRE
10.2003 - Current
  • Responsible for all artistic and business aspects of running a non-profit theatre company.
  • Oversees Board of Directors, appoints key positions and produces all productions.
  • Provides fundraising strategies, grant writing, community outreach, public relations.
  • Creates advertising and marketing campaigns.

Owner, Publisher, Editor

IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER
03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for all jobs relating to the paper; hired and trained staff employees.
  • Edited and proofed all articles including press releases and special publications.
  • Created advertising and marketing campaigns.
  • Oversaw entire production of the paper and online presence.

Marketing and Sales Manager

THE VALLEY CHRONICLE
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Team leader for a sales team of 6 account executives.
  • Created full saturation of marketing and advertising in the Hemet/San Jacinto area.
  • Responsible for printing, direct mail, billboards, sales specials, promotional materials, and event planning.

Director of Marketing and Advertising

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE NEWS NETWORK
12.2009 - 05.2011
  • Created the advertising and marketing department for a start-up online news network.
  • Established a client list, created a digital sales department offering SEO, PPC, Online Display and Social Marketing.
  • Developed media sponsorships, partnerships and advertorial opportunities.

Education

Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts

Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA

Motion Picture and Television Production

University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Operational excellence
  • Sales and marketing

  • Organizational leadership
  • Event planning

Timeline

Owner, Publisher, Editor

IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER
03.2022 - 06.2025

Marketing and Sales Manager

THE VALLEY CHRONICLE
06.2018 - 04.2019

Director of Marketing and Advertising

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE NEWS NETWORK
12.2009 - 05.2011

President and Founder

IDYLLWILD ACTORS THEATRE
10.2003 - Current

Motion Picture and Television Production

University of California

Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts

Mt. San Jacinto College
SUZANNE AVALON