| Publications Manager | Texas Public Policy Foundation
April 2017 - present |
| Accomplishments: | Initiated rewrite of sections of two websites.
Idea came
in 5th out of 136 submitted company-wide, pertaining to possible new
policy center. Final four selected for consideration. |
| Writing / Editing | Write
articles for web and print.
Edit all publications for content and copy: research papers, proposals,
marketing materials. |
| Design | Project-manage print production.
Lay out and design or art-direct
all publications, including white papers, proposals, marketing
materials, infographics, and event materials. |
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CONTRACT WORK
| June 2001 - present |
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Writer, Art Director
| Bravarro Public Affairs—Austin |
| Writer | J Talent Group, Seattle |
Writer / Publicist
| Momentum Public Relations, PR by the Book, BookSpring—Austin |
Communications Manager
| Go For Hope International, Renton (volunteer position) |
Media Relations Specialist
| Litfuse Publicity Group, Shoreline |
Communications Specialist
| U.S. Congressional Campaign, Lynnwood |
Communications Coordinator
| Mayor’s Office, City of Renton |
| Accomplishments: | Secured two national recognitions for client for various communications efforts.
Initiated data tracking of user behavior for UX improvement and eventual use toward third-party awards.
Initiated and doubled participation at two voluntary employee events at two organizations. |
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| Writing / Editing | Write internal and external newsletters.
Write and edit marketing materials.
Write compelling press releases.Write articles.
Copy-edit client books and articles.
Write and edit blogs and opinion pieces.
Write talking points. |
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| Web | Evaluate and report on web user experience.
Ensure unity of design, messaging, functionality of independently managed web pages.
Create and edit website and intranet content. |
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| Design | Design and art-direct internal and external newsletters. |
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Communications Specialist
| Kent School District, Kent
April 2013 - August 2014 |
| Accomplishments: | Earned three third-party awards for various communications efforts. Identified process issues and independently proposed solutions via a creative PowerPoint. |
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| Writing / Editing | Wrote newsletters, video scripts, crisis communications, press releases.
Wrote content for and project-managed all district-wide print publications. |
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| Design | Art-directed graphic designer. |
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Marketing Coordinator
| Bastyr Center for Natural Health
October 2004 - October 2006 |
| Accomplishments: | Identified disconnect with internal client communications and managed ongoing resolution.
Identified patient visit problem and combined resolution with patient marketing communications opportunity. |
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| Writing / Editing | Edited and produced semi-annual print newsletterand bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Designed or art-directed, wrote or edited, and produced all marketing materials. |
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| Web | Created and maintained updated content on clinic website. |
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| Design | Designed and produced marketing materials. |
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Marketing Coordinator
| DLR Group, Seattle
February 2000 - June 2001 |
| Writing / Editing | Produced, wrote, designed, and edited tight deadline-driven proposals and marketing materials.
Initiated new-employee formal email introductions to office.
Wrote and distributed press releases. |
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Senior Designer
Graphic Designer | August 1998 - February 2000
U S West Dex (now Thryv), June 1994 - August 1998 |
| Design | Developed corporate identities; designed according to graphic needs of
clients; edited company correspondence; developed ads; disseminated
crucial information to local teams of artists; worked under pressures of
deadlines and heavy workloads. |
| Award of Merit | Washington School Public Relations Association, 2014
(for annual report I wrote) |
| Honorable Mention | National School Public Relations Association, 2014
(for annual report and newsletter I wrote and art-directed) |
| Award of Excellence | National Association
for Government Communicators 2009
(for newsletter I developed) |
| American Crown Community Award | American City & County magazine 2007
(for website based on my usability stats and strategic UX contribution) |
| Award of Excellence | 3CMA Savvy Awards 2007
(for website based on my usability stats and strategic UX contribution) |
| Mayor’s Choice Employee Award |
Given to employee with exemplary community
service, 2007 |
| PRSA planning committee member |
Seminar for Nonprofits 2004-2007
Pre-event PR, post-event evaluation, day-of implementation |
| Member / Participant | Women Communicators of Austin
Association of Change Management Professionals Texas, Austin Chapter
Public Relations Society of America, Austin Chapter |
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