The City of Elmhurst announced that Elmhurst resident Kassondra Schref will be joining the City as Communications Manager, effective September 28, 2015. Schref comes to the City with a wide range of experience in marketing non‐profit organizations, small businesses and large consumer brands. Her expertise lies in building and executing fully integrated marketing plans that encompass various communication channels used in order to reach the target audience.
In addition to her work experience in the related field, Schref holds relevant degrees, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication, Graphic Design, and Studio Art from Dominican University, and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University.
Schref joins the City at a key time to fulfill the objective of providing a heightened and expanded communication process. Schref’s main focus will be to develop communications in response to these needs, as well as to lead strategic marketing plans for the City. Schref comments, “I am excited to start my career with the City of Elmhurst and look forward to working towards connecting residents, City employees, and business owners to information from the City. As a current resident, I feel closely attuned to the City’s communication needs and am eager to assist in delivering this information. ”
Jim Grabowski, City Manager said, “Kassondra’s well‐rounded experience in marketing communications will make her a key addition to the City of Elmhurst. The Communications Manager role facilitates our commitment in providing the latest and most accurate information. I am confident that Kassondra will be able to assist the City in this important initiative.”
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