Janet Ray

Janet Ray has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. Janet currently holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games from 2020 to 2022. In this role, they led integrated campaigns across various channels and managed branding, creative development, and budgeting.

From 2017 to 2020, Janet held the role of Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Give Kids The World Village. During their tenure, they built a marketing department, developed a brand book and style guide, and implemented Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Before that, Janet worked at Universal Orlando Resort as a Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications from 2014 to 2017. Janet was responsible for developing marketing campaigns and messaging strategies, as well as ensuring consistency across all consumer touchpoints.

Prior to Universal Orlando Resort, Janet worked as an Account Supervisor at Push from 2011 to 2014, where they managed key accounts and developed integrated communication programs. Janet also served as an Account Supervisor at Ypartnership Worldwide Advertising from 2006 to 2011, overseeing key accounts within the tourism industry.

Earlier in their career, Janet worked as an Account Executive at First Marketing Group from 2003 to 2006 and at Windermere Communications Inc. in 2001.

Overall, Janet Ray's experience spans various industries and includes roles in strategic planning, campaign management, branding, and team leadership.

Janet Ray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from SUNY Geneseo.