Debra Strick

Current

• Consultant at The Landscape Institute at Harvard University
• Public Relations Consultant at Framingham History Center
• Marketing and Public Relations Consultant at Danforth Museum of Art

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Past

• Marketing and Public Relations Director, External Affairs Director and Curator of Visual Collections at New England Wild Flower Society
• Senior Account Manager at NFO/Prognostics
• Director of Creative Services at Editorial Services of New England (nSight)

• Account Manager at NationArt

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Education

• Claymont Society for Continuous Education
• Antioch College
• University of Iowa

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Recommended

8 people have recommended Debra

Connections

155 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My Company

Debra Strick’s Summary

Put my high energy, creativity, intellect, and enthusiasm to work for you!

Backed by an unusually broad skill set in communications, marketing strategy, and public relations, I quickly become an expert on YOU and a powerful ambassador for your organization.

I am currently seeking a public relations, community relations, and marketing role within a visionary company or organization with a meaningful mission. At this time I am also accepting private public relations, communications, and marketing clients across multiple sectors including environmental, cultural, community, and retail.

I am curious and interested in nearly everything, and have the ability to assimilate your special situation and needs extremely effectively. If you need help with your marketing and public relations, let's talk.

Debra Strick’s Specialties:

Public relations strategy, marketing strategy, print and online media strategy, brand strategy, community relations. Hands-on: writing, content development, creative direction, editorial services, photo research, curatorial services, survey-based market research, sponsorship,business development, media placement, media relations, admissions development, new media, social media, fine art, horticulture, green marketing, membership development, portfolio review, event planning, vendor management

Debra Strick’s Experience

• Consultant

  The Landscape Institute at Harvard University

  (Design industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

  The Landscape Institute at Harvard University offers the leading programs in landscape design, history, and preservation. For those seeking in-depth studies in green and ecological landscape practice and sustainability, its flexible schedule is ideal. You can study towards a certificate or attend lectures and symposia on an open enrollment basis. Formerly known as the Radcliffe Seminars, the courses make a real difference for practicing professionals and those making a career change into landscape design.

• Public Relations Consultant

  Framingham History Center

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

  History comes alive at the Framingham History Center. The Center shares the remarkable heritage of Framingham, Massachusetts by collecting its unique stories, important artifacts, and by preserving its remarkable historic buildings. The Center makes these treasures available to all — fostering a sense of excitement for Framingham's history and pride of place now, and for generations to come. A personal connection with history enriches our lives, our community, and our country.

• Marketing and Public Relations Consultant

  Danforth Museum of Art

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  September 1900 — Present (109 years 4 months)

  I am involved with a marketing consulting project for the Danforth Museum of Art. This is an amazing organization with an extensive museum school offering. The exhibitions focus on Boston expressionism and contemporary trends. Up through March are four exciting African American exhibitions, and lectures and special events are included. The new winter museum school classes have just been announced--explore your creative side! Interested in printmaking? I'll see you in class.

• Marketing and Public Relations Director, External Affairs Director and Curator of Visual Collections

  New England Wild Flower Society

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  April 2002 — September 2008 (6 years 6 months)

  The Society is a non-profit conservation organization championing the cause of native plants and plant conservation.Headquartered at its living accredited museum, Garden in the Woods in Framingham, it also owns and operates Nasami Farm, a native plant nursery. The Society runs a native plant school with courses offered in six New England states. It is a membership organization focusing on the preservation of native plants of North America through education, conservation, horticulture and advocacy.

• Senior Account Manager

  NFO/Prognostics

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  2000 — 2002 (2 years )

  This market research firm provided survey-based quantitative and qualitative research to technology leaders, specializing in customer loyalty research in software, hardware and networking. I supervised project teams providing comprehensive research services; created and delivered on-site presentations to senior management; sold projects worth 30K-2M, and co-produced formal training content for clients.

• Director of Creative Services

  Editorial Services of New England (nSight)

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)

  January 1998 — November 1999 (1 year 11 months)

  Editorial Firm providing training, placement, publications, and project work. Nan Fritz started this company and was a role model for many. Lots of great communications come out of this place! Hi to all my former colleagues

• Account Manager

  NationArt

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  1980 — 1984 (4 years )

  Nationart provided the most luxurious lines of art materials and tools, manufactured in France. Products included high-end natural hair and bristle brushes, oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, fabric paint, fabric dyes, and craft products, and clay. Brands included Raphael brushes, and Pebeo colors. Superb quality.

Debra Strick’s Education

• Claymont Society for Continuous Education

  1975 — 1976

• Antioch College

  BA , Art , 1969 — 1973

• University of Iowa

  Masters , Fine Art Photography/Visual Communications

  I'd love to hear from former students of John Schulze and Peter Feldstein

  Activities and Societies:

  Refocus; Art Exhibitions; Folk and blues performer; guitar teacher; Chorus

Additional Information

Debra Strick’s Websites:

• My Company

Debra Strick’s Groups:

Metrowest Chamber of Commerce, The Creative Economy Initiative, Millers River Educational Cooperative, Garden Writers Association, Museums of Boston

•    Acton Networkers Group
•    Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
•    Museum Education Roundtable
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    RecruitingBlogs
•    University of Iowa Alumni Networking
•    Slow Food
•    On Fundraising, Hosted by AFP
•    Social Media Marketing
•    AIGA | the professional association for design
•    The eLearning Guild
•    Arts, Antiques & Aficionados
•    Art Institute of Boston Alumni
•    Permaculture Supporter
•    Wild Ones
•    Antioch College Alumni
•    Higher Education Public Relations and Marketing Group
•    Higher Education Management Group
•    Woman 2 Woman Business
•    Non Profit Network - MojaLink
•    APLD
•    Garden Writers of America
•    Social Media for Higher Education
•    The Landscape Institute
•    Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
•    Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Tips

Debra Strick’s Contact Settings

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