Experience

Duvall Consulting LLC, CEO
2009 – Present Salary Range: $100,000 +
www.duvallconsulting.com

SWVA Food Bank, Major Gifts Director
2008 – 2009 Salary Range: $70,000 +
www.swvafoodbank.org

Redesigned primary fund-raising tools for print and web.
Developed, wrote, and edited a 32 page case statement for getting donations.
Recruited and trained volunteers to help with fund-raising efforts.
Developed and implemented major gifts campaign including appointment calling plans.
Brought in over $92,000 in capital campaign gifts.

Dirtsurfer USA, CEO & Distributor
2006 – 2008 Salary Range: $60,000 +
www.dirtsurfer.com

Redesigned and launch www.dirtsurfer.com e-commerce website.
Developed, wrote, edited and launched a 32 page glossy branding publication called Dirtsurfer Magazine.
Wrote, edited and published two web logs with global readership: Inline Boarder and Dirtsurfer.
Recruited and trained the sales force and authorized dealers.
Provided media management and marketing assistance to clients.
Increased sales volume and sport participation.
Built cooperative relationships with other extreme sports product distributors, manufacturers and retailers.

Virginia Credit Union League, Director of Communications and Public Relations
2003 – 2006 Salary Range: $47,200 +
www.vacul.org

Develop and manage media database for targeted press distribution, tracking, reporting, research and analysis.
Work with key decision makers to develop press releases and articles for positive media coverage.
Evaluate internal and external client needs and make recommendations.
Assist with development of marketing planning, collateral materials, e-newsletter and web content.
Provide media management and marketing assistance to clients.
Increased client participation in credit union philosophy project by over 100% in three months.

Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
2000 – 2002 Salary Range: $37,000 +
www.s-rcchamber.org

Re-designed the membership marketing plan from dues based to service-for-fee options.
Led the fund-raising effort for new chamber facilities resulting in $56,000 in 6 months and construction of new offices.
Established the first Community Forum for public comment used in establishing overall strategic plan.
Transformed the printed newsletter from 1,000 copies & $11,000 / year loss to 17,000 copies and break even.
Led the chamber from $30,000 net loss in 1999 – 2000 fiscal year to financial stability and continued profit positions.
Quadrupled the net revenue of nearly all of the organization’s events over the previous year.
Established the organization’s first and only 501c-3 non-profit foundation.
Represented the organization to local, state and federal government and the business community.
Served in a leadership role on numerous area boards of directors.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
1995 – 2000 Salary Range: $35,000 +
www.franklincounty.org

Developed and implemented the annual budget, the marketing plan, program of services and projects.
Developed and implemented fund-raising projects, newsletters, seminars, daily t.v. show, and weekly radio show.
Established partnerships with school systems, local governments, businesses and not-for-profit groups.
Led regional cooperation in Franklin County.
Developed new clients, hired, managed and evaluated paid staff.
Established committees for education, economic development, transportation, legislation, and membership.
Provided monthly updates to the County Board of Supervisors and to Town Council.
Reported to the Executive Committee and to the Board of Directors.
Served in a leadership role on numerous area boards of directors and co-founded the Virginia West Coalition.
Served on the Board of Regents for the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management at Charleston, S.C.

The Investment Exchange, State Director of Virginia
1993 – 1995 Salary Range: $30,000 +
www.theinvestmentexchange.com

Assisted entrepreneurs in their efforts to raise over $120 million in venture capital.
Developed statewide marketing plan targeting numerous business development agencies and organizations.
Established sales offices in the D.C. area as well as Richmond, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and Roanoke.

Communications, Producer / Director
1986 – 2000

Wrote, produced, directed, videotaped, and edited numerous industrial and commercial videos for corporate clients.
Served as on air host for local community television and radio shows.
Published tourism and quality of life magazines, business directories and monthly newsletters.

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