EXPERIENCE
Public Relations/Marketing
- Award-winning journalist/editor – Tuff Publications (1985-2004),
- E.W. Scripps, Naples News Media Group, editor of Collier Citizen (2005-2010)
- Co-owner Tuff News Media Consultants (2010-present)
- Admissions/Marketing Director, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School (2010-11).
- Website Coordinator, Naples Art Association (2010-2013)
- Community Relations Director, Grace Place for Children and Families (2012-13)
- Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida
(July 2013-August 2014) - Communications Manager, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children (August 2014-present)
Skills
- Internet – Website building/maintenance, Constant Contact e-newsletters
- Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Publisher, Quark, Word, WordPress, Movie Maker, Constant Contact, Google, Picasa, PowerPoint
- Proficient in Social Media: Facebook, Google, You Tube
- Basic database – GiftWorks
- Community connections include Collier County Government, Naples City Government, Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Collier Public Schools, Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, Naples Daily News, area church and nonprofit agencies
Education/Educational experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Jamestown College, Jamestown ND (1981)
- Kindergarten teacher – Jamestown, ND (1981-84)
- Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator – Elmore, MN; Winnebago, MN (1986-87)
COMMUNITY
- Golden Gate Civic Association (1994– present) – Past President, current Secretary, member Board of Directors; Golden Gate Woman’s Club, Golden Gate President’s Council, Co-Chair Golden Gate Community Task Force, Chairman Golden Gate Community Center Board, Collier County Junior Deputy League, Golden Gate Fire Control & Rescue Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT)
PERSONAL
- Married 33 years to Russell Tuff – two grown, college educated sons.
- Actively involved with Trinity By The Cove Episcopal Church (Sunday school, past vestry member, Cursillo, Stephen Minister)
- Lifelong church member – Lutheran Church (birth-1995) and Episcopal (1995-present)