Rosalie Mortillaro. (Courtesy Ernest N. Morial Convention Center) She becomes director of marketing and communications at convention center Rosalie Mortillaro has been promoted to director of marketing and communications at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mortillaro has been at the convention center for 16 years, 12 as communications manager and four as a communications specialist. In her new role, Mortillaro will lead the creative services unit and oversee the planning, development, design and production of all marketing strategies. She is also a past vice president of communications for the New Orleans chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Mortillaro will play a key role in developing marketing and communications strategies as the venue undergoes a $557 million improvement plan for a mixed-use development, pedestrian park, transportation center, and building upgrades.