2009 – Present

Chief Executive Officer
Duvall Consulting LLC & Duvall Media

• Keynote Speaker at the Baltimore Fundraisers Conference
• Web video production and syndication
• Corporate blogging planner and coach
• Web content creation
• Internet marketing coach and entrepreneur

2008 – 2009

Major Gifts Director
SWVA Food Bank

• 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.

2006 – 2008

CEO & Distributor
Dirtsurfer USA

• 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.

2003 – 2006

Director of Public Relations & Communications
Virginia Credit Union League

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

2000 – 2002

Executive Director
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce

• 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.

1995 – 2000

Executive Director
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

• 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.

1993 – 1995

Virginia State Director
The Investment Exchange

• 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.

1986 – 2000

Producer / Director
The Media Works, AKD Video, CBS & Others

• 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.