CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HALLMARK CARDS

Mrs. Peggy Wrightsman-Parolin

Employed with Hallmark Cards since 1984

Currently serving as Creative Director-Licensing since 2001

Creative Director-Humor, 1999-2001

Manager-Idea Exchange, 1994-1999

Manager-Ambassador Everyday Cards, 1990-1994

Senior Editor, 1987-1990

Humor Writer/General Writer, 1984-1987

Served on a team to create the Shoebox cards, 1985

Initial member of Hallmark Diversity Council

Recipient of Hallmark “Bright Lights”, 2001

Founding member Women’s Leadership Council

President, Board of Directors, The Shade Tree Fund of Greater K.C.

Taught 6 years - St. Louis Public Schools

Degrees and Certifications:

Park University, B.A. English/Spanish; B.S.E.D. English 9-12/Spanish K-12; B.J. Journalism
Webster University, M.A. Communications; M.A. Marketing

Outstanding Educator St. Louis Public Schools, 1981

Webb City High School, 1973
Webb City R-7 Hall of Fame, 2011