Megan LaTorre

*I was originally hired as a part time COO in November, and then was promoted to the full time ED role in May 2024.

• Worked closely with leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
• Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting strategic goals.
• Represent TVF to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
• Cultivate relationships with community, businesses, other non profits and local leaders to in new donors and volunteers.
• Create promotional materials and provide insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public, participants and donor base.
• Streamlined the grant application process by creating templates and tools for consistent proposal content, implemented tracking system for deadlines and requirements
• Research grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
• Write, review and edit proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
• Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.

• Educated clients on specific marketing strategies to increase sales and overall effectiveness.
• Managed client accounts to understand specific needs and create campaigns to achieve goals across multiple platforms (print, digital, e-mail, social).
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with advertisers and account holders.
• Liaised between accounts and various departments, communicating effectively to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold company protocols.
• Directed production of all advertising materials for clients, including preparing copy, evaluating proofs, editing content and enhancing layouts.
• Worked directly with graphic designers and production staff to create high-quality and brand-specific ads.
• Developed sales leads and new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
• Responsible for 150+ accounts and $1M+ in advertising sales annually.
• Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

• Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
• Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
• Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
• Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
• Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
• Managed and oversaw design of marketing material and promotional literature for organization.

• Managed all department communication including content for social media sites, company website and local publications and public outreach, built brand awareness through consistent messaging.
• Managed department budget including preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, preparation of monthly reports, monthly revenue and expenditure reconciliation and tracking.
• Broad-based experience in administrative duties, including executive support, office management, billing/invoicing, payroll administration, customer care, account management, database administration, document preparation, meeting coordination and project/program support.
• Coordinated scheduling of 11 community parks and shelters for both private functions and large scale community wide events in addition to scheduling of 14 multi-purpose athletic fields, working with the School District as well as local adult and youth organizations to schedule practices, tournaments and games.
• Implemented and managed the Snake River Management Plan; permitting and regulating 40+ commercial accounts utilizing the Snake River; reported to County Commissioners on management objectives, made recommendations for plan improvements; coordinated and distributed pertinent information via press releases and formal announcements.

• Served as assistant to the Property Manager at a premier commercial real estate property.
• Managed and implemented marketing content for social media Carillon Properties sites, company websites and local publications; built brand awareness through marketing interaction. including brochures and publications for distribution via web, email and mail
• Coordinated and executed nonprofit events held on property, such as the Annual Kirkland Concours d'Elegance and Grand Gala, Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Series, Hopelink's Giving Tree, NW Harvest Food Drives, and Hopelink's Turkey Trot; provided marketing, event support and event management for all events.
• Successfully managed marina tenant accounts for a 200 slip marina with an annual gross income of approximately $1.3 million