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Jillian Beard

Regional Marketing Manager - East & Morton's Sommelier

As Regional Marketing Manager at Morton's The Steakhouse, Jillian Beard executes company-wide marketing initiatives and business strategies from its corporate office to the 77 worldwide Morton's restaurants. She is also the dedicated marketing liaison for all locations designated within the "East Region" (approximately 40 restaurants), providing guidance with local restaurant marketing tactics, campaigns and current market challenges. Jillian is a leading member of Morton's Social Media Team, aligning and coordinating the company's marketing strategies, public relations campaigns and guest relations with its social media efforts. She oversees and manages Morton's national twitter handle while also coaching approximately 40 local Public Relations firms that tweet on behalf of Morton's local handles. She was the recipient of the Morton's "Employee of the Quarter" Award in 2010 and has also completed the first level of examination from the Guild of Sommeliers with hopes of becoming a Certified Sommelier in the future. She volunteers for CASA of Cook County (a non-profit organization that strives to protect abused and neglected children by providing them a voice in court, a safe and permanent home, and an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive) as a marketing consultant.