I’m J. Lisa Maronie (not to be confused with my sister-in-law, Lisa). I am a Communications professional in search of a company with a fantastic culture – receptive to smart, progressive ideas; supportive of staff’s leadership development and professional growth; and committed to giving back to the community. About meI grew up an only child (most impactful life factor) whose creativity stemmed from having to entertain myself, and whose self-sufficiency developed because I had to rely on myself. Ironically, I am an introvert (INFJ) who longs to be in the spotlight...I want a prominent seat at the table affecting the bottom line. 

lisa.maronie@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/lisamaronie/

  

  

My passions are gardening, photography, and thrift store & antique treasure hunting.

I’m a Greenville, SC native who went to college in Tennessee to be near my high school sweetheart, whom I married. I earned a Bachelors degree in Mass Communications, was an RA, worked in the law library, had a stint selling and designing ads for school paper, East Tennessean, was an American Advertising Federation member, first recipient of Tri-City Metro Advertising Federation Scholarship, Creative Energy Group intern, and designated Most Persuasive by Dr. Valerie Schneider.

We returned to Greenville after college and now reside here under mandatory order, as my mother has threatened me if I move and take away her grand- children. We plan to retire in Charleston.

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I got my start in communications at Lockheed Martin. I began as a temp doing data entry and quickly completed those tasks. Because I hate to twiddle my thumbs, I jumped at the chancewhen someone in our “war room” work area asked if anybody could write. I penned SAP training manuals with my signature, user-friendly explanation.

I also wrote HR and policies and management procedures, and within 8 months, was hired directly to HR where I administered benefits for 7,000+ employees world-wide. My determination to gain control meant mastering ADP and permanently resolving errors that had deemed participants ineligible every month. My diligence also resulted in phone calls going from 100+ daily to 15, and a catch I made to turn off default disability insurance election to new hires not yet qualified saved tens of thousands in premiums.

In addition, I interviewed subject-matter experts to write documents posted on the corporate website, plus I produceda printed internal newsletter. Unfortunately, during our non-war era when things weren’t too rosy for the company, I was laid off and replaced by an automated phone service.

Next, I worked for Resurgent Capital Services... where I grew my wings. It too began as a temporary data entry assignment (in the Mortgage department), but ever the challenge- seeker, I finished quickly and sought bigger and better things. My work ethic impressed and I became a bankruptcy researcher. I discovered secrets that allowed me to gain invaluable information on foreclosed properties so I documented and shared them.

I then wrote software training manuals for Mortgage, and was promoted to

Technical Writer for HR. I wrote training manuals for various business lines, plus HR policies and

procedures, and managed the website, intranet and benefits portal. But that didn’t occupy all

my time, so I also took on Community Relations, managing fundraising campaigns and volunteer projects, as well as work-life balance initiatives.

My passion for bettering our community and my gift to motivate people to action led me to my next job, Director of Development at a children’s home run by the husband of my former boss. While I still wrote (newsletter, mail appeals, development plan, and brochures), my biggest contributions were planning and executing fundraising events that garnered media attention and increased financial sponsorship (60%), and securing in-kind admission to Clemson sporting events, fairs, high school football games and Artisphere.I also got supplies for a vegetable garden donated and implemented a birthday recognition program for our troubled youth. 

Factor in that my job had been vacant for 2 years before I arrived, and that the deficit was equal to my salary (I later learned), it was an easy decision for them to let me go when a new reimbursement process in Medicaid and Mental Health funding (75% of revenue) dealt a devastating blow to our cash flow.

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As VP, Public Relations for Metro Toastmasters, I maintained our website and twitter account,

designed business card, wrote press release promoting fire prevention-themed event I co-

created, resulting in largest guest audience turnout.

Served on City of Greenville’s Healthy Living and Pedestrian Friendly Environment Committee, and as Vice Chair for city’s Arts in Public Places Commission. 

Participated in Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Programs - PULSE,

Pace-Setters and Leadership Greenville Class 38, where I was Marketing and Awareness Project Leader.

Designed project’s rack card, administered facebook page, wrote Sponsorship Packet and refined final PowerPoint presentation.

 

I was Marketing and Communications Chair of The Upstate Network, an auxiliary of the Urban League and service organization for young professionals. I maintained the website and social media channels, designed the brochure and Sponsorship Packet, produced newsletter and photographed events. For 2+ years, contributed pro bono marketing (enewsletter, and event & campaign flyers) for Greenville District 3 City Councilwoman, Jil Littlejohn. 

source: www.greenvillesc.gov/

source: http://www.greenvillechamber.org

CommunicationProduced and distributed monthly newsletter (circulation 6,000+) via bulk mail and email.

Maintained website, and facebook & twitter accounts, and designed brochures and marketing material (posters, event t-shirts, awards and annual reports).

Project Management

Annual Men’s Wearhouse clothing drive, MLK Day: Hope is Essential, Hands on Greenville Day, weekly budgeting workshops, Walk for the Homeless (introduced and

managed electronic registration, a toiletries drive and top fundraiser awards & prizes), and Musical Extravaganza taught me to be on top of every detail, negotiate for the best

deal, seek like-minded partners, and guide volunteers to a meaningful experience.

Media Relations Secured coverage of GED graduation ceremony, as well as student profiles in The Greenville News, where my press releases were published. My campaign to Greenville Business Magazine garnered non-profit spotlights for our agency and program. I appeared on “The Peggy Denny Show,” wrote and recorded Walk PSAs at HIS Radio, had my event and program PSAs air on Entercom, ClearChannel and Cox radio stations, and secured radio interviews to promote events. While the work was fulfilling, I longed to return to the for—profit world, specifically corporate communications.

 

Well, I achieved my goal - I’m an internal communications specialist, but I terribly miss interacting with employees, developing work-life balance programs that build loyalty, championing our local charities and virtues of giving back, as well as being active in our business community’s plethora of leadership development and networking opportunities. About my current roleI work for a staffing firm, MAU, producing monthly enewsletters for 9 client sites— reaching 2,900 associates. I am stationed at our largest client’s site, BMW, where I also produce the employee hand-book, HR correspondence, presentations, and urgent messages via SMS/text messaging, email blasts and call ‘em alls. 

My dream jobTo be a commanding voice who champions the vision and spirit of an organization savvy in business development, and committed to employee growth and being a good neighbor. To be challenged constantly. And be an essential member of a cross-functional team united to make us profitable.