Awards

  • Published poetry, The Silence Within and Poetry.com, 2001

  • Published novel, "A Life Worth Dreaming About," 2012. Reached No. 2 on Authorhouse.com best-seller list.

  • Editor's Choice Award, Poetry.com, 2001

  • Communicator Awards, Award of Distinction, Online Video (2020)

  • Communicator Awards, Award of Distinction, Online Video (2021)

Thought & Leadership Contributions

  • Webinar host to West Bend Chamber of Commerce

    • "How to Make Social Media Work for You"

    • "Understanding Google Analytics"

  • Panelist

    • IC Summits Marketing and Advertising (ICSMAX) in Milwaukee and Minneapolis - "Brand Strategy for Social Media"

  • Podcast host

    • Formerly hosted podcast aimed at social media and digital marketing tips and trends analysis, "Dettmann Media".

  • Classroom presenter

    • Led a social media marketing class at the University of Wisconsin

  • Workshop Development

    • Participated in multiple workshop development events at the University of Wisconsin and its School of Business

  • Serves on two boards

    • St. John’s Lutheran School and Church, Lomira, WI - Board of Education Member, Treasurer

    • Lomira Area Education Enrichment Fund, Lomira, WI - Board of Directors Member

    • Formerly served on boards for United Way of Washington County Future Leaders committee, American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (Midwest VP), Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame, West Bend Theatre Company (President)

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