J. Lisa Maronie is a communications professional seeking a company with a strong culture and a commitment to community involvement. With a diverse background in internal communications, public relations, and community service, she has experience in writing, project management, and leading initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational reputation. Currently working as an internal communications specialist at a staffing firm, she aims to contribute to business development while promoting employee growth and community relations.

1. I’m J. Lisa Maronie (not to be confused with my sister-in-law, Lisa). I am a Communications professional in search of a
company with a fantastic culture – receptive to smart, progressive ideas; supportive of staff’s leadership development and
professional growth; and committed to giving back to the community.
About me
I grew up an only child (most impactful life factor) whose creativity stemmed from having to entertain myself, and whose
self-sufficiency developed because I had to rely on myself. Ironically, I am an introvert (INFJ) who longs to be in the
spotlight...I want a prominent seat at the table affecting the bottom line.
lisa.maronie@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/lisamaronie/

2. I’m a Greenville, SC native who went to college in
Tennessee to be near my high school sweetheart,
whom I married. I earned a Bachelors degree in
Mass Communications, was an RA, worked in the
law library, had a stint selling and designing ads
for school paper, East Tennessean, was an
American Advertising Federation member, first
recipient of Tri-City Metro Advertising Federation
Scholarship, Creative Energy Group intern, and
designated Most Persuasive by Dr. Valerie Schneider.
We returned to Greenville after college
and now reside here under mandatory
order, as my mother has threatened
me if I move and take away her grandchildren. We plan to retire in Charleston.
My passions are gardening, photography, and thrift
store & antique treasure hunting.

3. source: www.lockheedmartin.com
www.sap.com
www.adp.com
I got my start in communications at Lockheed Martin. I began as a temp doing data entry and
quickly completed those tasks. Because I hate to twiddle my thumbs, I jumped at the chance
when someone in our “war room” work area asked if anybody could write. I penned SAP
training manuals with my signature, user-friendly explanation.
tvacres
Glass (Tweet @humanpilot)
I also wrote HR and policies and management procedures, and within 8 months, was hired
directly to HR where I administered benefits for 7,000+ employees world-wide. My
determination to gain control meant mastering ADP and permanently resolving errors that
had deemed participants ineligible every month. My diligence also resulted in phone calls
going from 100+ daily to 15, and a catch I made to turn off default disability insurance
election to new hires not yet qualified saved tens of thousands in premiums.
In addition, I interviewed subject-matter experts to write documents posted on the corporate website, plus I produced
a printed internal newsletter. Unfortunately, during our non-war era when things weren’t too rosy for the company,
I was laid off and replaced by an automated phone service.

4. Next, I worked for Resurgent Capital Services... where I grew my wings. It too began as a
temporary data entry assignment (in the Mortgage department), but ever the challengeseeker, I finished quickly and sought bigger and better things. My work ethic impressed
and I became a bankruptcy researcher. I discovered secrets that allowed me to gain
invaluable information on foreclosed properties so I documented and
shared them.
I then wrote software training manuals
for Mortgage, and was promoted to
Technical Writer for HR. I wrote training
manuals for various business lines, plus HR
policies and procedures, and managed the
website, intranet and benefits portal. But that
didn’t occupy all my time, so I also took on
Community Relations, managing fundraising
campaigns and volunteer projects, as well as
work-life balance initiatives.

5. My passion for bettering our community and my gift to motivate people to action led me to
my next job, Director of Development at a children’s home run by the husband of my
former boss.
While I still wrote (newsletter, mail appeals, development plan, and brochures), my biggest
contributions were planning and executing fundraising events that garnered media
attention and increased financial sponsorship (60%), and securing in-kind admission to
Clemson sporting events, fairs, high school football games and Artisphere.
I also got supplies for a vegetable garden donated and implemented a birthday recognition
program for our troubled youth.
Factor in that my job had been vacant for 2 years
before I arrived, and that the deficit was equal
to my salary (I later learned), it was an easy
decision for them to let me go when a new
reimbursement process in Medicaid and
Mental Health funding (75% of revenue)
dealt a devastating blow to our cash flow.

6. As VP, Public Relations for Metro
Toastmasters, I maintained our website and
twitter account, designed business card, wrote
press release promoting fire preventionthemed event I co-created, resulting in largest
guest audience turnout.
Served on City of Greenville’s Healthy Living and
Pedestrian Friendly Environment Committee, and as
Vice Chair for city’s Arts in Public Places
Commission.
source: www.greenvillesc.gov/
source: http://www.greenvillechamber.org
Participated in Greater Greenville Chamber of
Commerce’s Leadership Programs - PULSE,
Pace-Setters and Leadership Greenville Class 38,
where I was Marketing and Awareness Project Leader.
Designed project’s rack card, administered facebook page,
wrote Sponsorship Packet and refined final PowerPoint presentation.
Adore Amore Photography
I was Marketing and Communications Chair of The Upstate Network,
an auxiliary of the Urban League and service organization for young
professionals. I maintained the website and social media channels,
designed the brochure and Sponsorship Packet, produced newsletter
and photographed events.
For 2+ years, contributed pro bono marketing (enewsletter, and event
& campaign flyers) for Greenville District 3 City Councilwoman,
Jil Littlejohn.

7. Communication
Produced and distributed monthly newsletter (circulation 6,000+) via bulk mail and email.
Maintained website, and facebook & twitter accounts, and designed brochures and
marketing material (posters, event t-shirts, awards and annual reports).
Project Management
Annual Men’s Wearhouse clothing drive, MLK Day: Hope is Essential, Hands on
Greenville Day, weekly budgeting workshops, Walk for the Homeless (introduced and
managed electronic registration, a toiletries drive and top fundraiser awards & prizes),
and Musical Extravaganza taught me to be on top of every detail, negotiate for the best
deal, seek like-minded partners, and guide volunteers to a meaningful experience.
Media Relations
Secured coverage of GED graduation ceremony, as well as student profiles in The Greenville
News, where my press releases were published. My campaign to Greenville Business Magazine
garnered non-profit spotlights for our agency and program. I appeared on “The Peggy Denny
Show,” wrote and recorded Walk PSAs at HIS Radio, had my event and program PSAs air on
Entercom, ClearChannel and Cox radio stations, and secured radio interviews to promote
events.
While the work was fulfilling, I longed to return to the for—profit world, specifically corporate
communications.

8. Well, I achieved my goal - I’m an internal communications specialist, but I terribly
miss interacting with employees, developing work-life balance programs that build
loyalty, championing our local charities and virtues of giving back, as well as being
active in our business community’s plethora of leadership development and
networking opportunities.
About my current role
I work for a staffing firm, MAU, producing monthly enewsletters for 9 client
sites— reaching 2,900 associates. I am stationed at our largest client’s site, BMW,
where I also produce the employee hand-book, HR correspondence,
presentations, and urgent messages via SMS/text messaging, email blasts and call
‘em alls.
My dream job
To be a commanding voice who champions the vision and spirit of an organization
savvy in business development, and committed to employee growth and being a
good neighbor. To be challenged constantly. And be an essential member of a
cross-functional team united to make us profitable.