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Resume Prior to 1995

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1980-1994

President, CHERYL CARROLL & COMPANY,  San Diego, CA

Public Relations & Project Management:

•  Times Advocate Newspaper- Special Event Manager: Planned and managed centennial event for 60 non-profit organizations and 8,000 community members. “You possess creativity, enthusiasm and organizational abilities in copious quantities.” John Armstrong, Publisher


•  San Diego Ecology Center- Agency of record: Planned and implemented all public relations planning, events and press relations on various projects and issues, including the highly successful campaign for San Diego’s first recycling programs. “ Working with Cheryl has always been a pleasure.” Marilyn Columbo, Executive Director - See more...


•  “The Entertainment Page”- Co-Producer and Advertising Sales Manager: Produced 26 episodes of a half-hour variety program airing on Cox Cable television four nights per week.”I knew deadlines would be met and her responsibilities fulfilled with excellent results.” Marty Veselich, Director - See More...


•  The Old Globe Theatre- Development Consultant: Organized publicity campaign for a California Arts Council tour of an Old Globe Theatre production in 15 California cities. “”She was most effective at collecting all the material needed to create successful publications.” Craig Noel, Artistic Director - See more...


•  Old Town Opera House- Producing Manager: Performed all start-up operations, fiscal reporting, box office management, print media and collateral design, copywriting, press campaign, marketing and subscriptions planning and sales. See More...  


1979-1980

Producing Manager, STEAMBOAT REPERTORY THEATRE,  Steamboat Springs, CO

Executive Director, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Responsible for all administrative functions as co-founder of professional repertory theater including grants writing, print media design, copywriting, press relations, marketing, box office management, accounting and managing a staff of 12.  Promoted to Arts Council General Manager within three months of hire. Season ticket subscription campaign enrolled 10% of area residents. “Cheryl is a superlative individual of warmth, depth and brilliance.” Richard Geer, Artistic Director

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1977-1978

Editor-in-Chief,  “LIFE IN CALIFORNIA MAGAZINE”  Monterey, CA

All editorial and management responsibilities for four-color regional magazine. Created a new image for the publication by instituting “theme” issues, increasing photographs and extensive re-writing.  Won Maggie Award for “Most Improved Magazine.” Secured a 22% increase in advertising revenues and an 18% increase in subscriptions.

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1976

Campaign Manager, 41st US CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN,  San Diego, CA

Entire responsibility for management of campaign including fund-raising, federal reporting, public and press relations, events management, strategy, budgeting, office management, scheduling, advertising  design and placement, print design and distribution; and training and coordination of over 300 staff and volunteers.  Achieved 43% of the vote for a first-time candidate against a 23-year incumbent. “Cheryl Carroll is an honest, hardworking and capable individual who would be an asset to any enterprise.” King Golden, Candidate for US Congress

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1969-1976

Assistant Director of Public Relations,  OLD GLOBE THEATRE,  San Diego, CA

Responsibility for organizing awards banquets and events, and training and supervision of three interns and twenty-four volunteers.  Managed first subscription campaign, wrote all press releases, organized and updated publicity files and subscriber mailing lists.  Wrote, edited and published the Festival Souvenir Program, and monthly guest column for “Applause” magazine. “She is a loyal, sincere, dedicated and honest employee, well-liked for her personality and respected for her productivity.” Wm. B. Eaton, Director of PR.

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