Simon Appoints New Marketing Director at Smith Haven Mall

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, recently appointed Ann M. Schultz of Oyster Bay to the position of director of marketing and business development at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.

In her new role, Schultz will utilize her more than 15 years of corporate marketing and business development experience to position and promote Smith Haven Mall as one of the company’s premier, shopping destinations with consumers, sponsors and advertisers and further advance the mall’s image as an ideal venue for the local community. Her day-to-day responsibilities will include managing mall communication initiatives and overseeing advertising, sales, marketing programs and public relations.

Schultz has a diverse background, which includes commercial property marketing, strategic sales and fundraising, brand management, sponsorship development, customer service and leasing and tenant support. Prior to joining Simon, she served as director of development for international nonprofit Cross-Cultural Solutions in New Rochelle, NY, where she was involved in major gift prospecting up to $250,000 and also implemented an engagement campaign for donations up to $25,000 through social media and email. She has also previously held director of marketing positions with other malls in the Long Island, Michigan and Florida markets.

Schultz has volunteered her time and talents to charitable events including IRun New Jersey and One-Minute International Film Festival in NJ, and many organizations such as Pines Boulevard Beautification Committee, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society of America and Girl Scouts of America.

“I am excited to join the management team at Smith Haven Mall, a destination for fashion, discovery and community,” commented Schultz. “The center is very attractive from a marketing perspective and I look forward to making positive contributions and building on the success the team has already achieved.”