Presidential Gold Associate

• Sep 2021 - Present

7k Metals offers our members education, community, and technologies which support confident investments in gold and silver. My team has grown to include over 4,000 members - who benefit from my experience in marketing, training, communications, and graphic design. I currently oversee a leadership team of around 25 members who handle online trainings and facilitate enrollments through member benefit presentations. We are also working to develop a more formal Leadership Academy program which will assist with onboarding new members of our team and training them on the aspects of the business they need to know in order to step into more visible roles in the team. In addition, we are working to develop platforms for inbound lead generation to expand the growth capabilities for our teams. This includes marketing efforts such as online advertising funnels, representation at trade shows and events, and media projects like our recent commercial. Show less

VP User Experience and Design

• Jun 2015 - Present

Responsible for the implementation of effective product, web and platform designs. I work to turn team ideas into presentable concepts and translate those concepts into design recommendations that achieve simplicity, despite the complexity of WhisperSom technologies. I work to elevate the role of design in all company outputs - a key component of developing a new product and stimulating our investor community. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with team members to develop elegant and practical solutions to design and communication challenges - with a focus on engaging users and potential investors of the WhisperSom brand. Executing strategic work consistent and in support of extending awareness around the WhisperSom brand. This includes defining and maintaining strict design parameters to ensure consistency of company image across all media. Utilizing analytic data and other research to understand user needs and behaviors, particularly when evaluating usability of proposed solutions. Assisting with other areas of business development as needed, including but not limited to: market research, competitive analysis, copywriting, grant writing, and business proposals. Show less

Freelance Designer and Marketing Consultant

• Mar 2009 - Present

Communications Specialist

• Oct 2018 - Feb 2022

Responsible for writing, editing, designing, and developing content for Leggett's Talent Management team and larger HR function. Contribute to various HR documents such as benefits overviews and enrollments, Leggett's social media content (Life@Leggett), and their corporate magazine, InVision. Administrator of Leggett's HR SharePoint site (an internal web application platform), which houses much of the company's internal communications content. Assist with content development and slide deck creation for presentations and trainings Show less

Marketing and Public Information Specialist

• May 2005 - Mar 2009

Responsible for developing and managing communications between ESC, it's clients, nonprofit partners and its funding sources. Through this position, I worked collaboratively with staff members to educate the public on ESC's initiatives, programs, services and benefits and to effectively promote the organization, its vision and mission. Additionally, this position worked closely with the CEO to develop strategies, materials and presentations to positively communicate the impact of Community Action programs to elected officials and governmental institutions on a statewide and national level. These strategies focused on the economic impact the programs had on communities, rather than on individuals served. Was accountable for the creation and implementation of ESC's marketing strategies and public relations programs which were implemented over a wide range of media including the website, newsletters, electronic media, as well as printed material. In addition, I developed effective relationships with the news media and managed public relations with those outlets through the writing and distribution of news releases, e-newsletter articles, and website content.Assisted in the development of the agency's Strategic Business Plans and facilitated management team members in their implementation within its programs. Show less

Historical Preservation Project Coordinator

• May 2005 - Mar 2009

Project Coordinator for several development projects including the Frisco Station Apartments, Drake Hotel Apartments, Zhan Apartments and Ridgeway Apartments. These neglected buildings were historically restored into efficient, safe and comfortable apartment units to meet the growing need for affordable housing in the Joplin, MO area. Through a partnership with private developer, Carlson-Gardner, Inc. of Springfield, MO, the projects preserved local landmarks through the acquisition of state/federal Rental Housing credits and Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The projects won several awards, including the Governor's Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing. Further, the projects became a cornerstone for downtown revitalization efforts in Joplin, Mo. Responsible for maintaining contracts and other documents, facilitation with city permits and inspections, overseeing developer and contractor meetings, maintaining photographic documentation of each stage of construction, development of marketing and public relations information to support the project, and development of presentation materials overviewing project results for meetings of the Housing Development Commission, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Economic Development, Community Action Partnership, and Historic Preservation Offices. Show less

Communications Specialist

• Sep 2003 - Apr 2005

Responsible for developing and managing all internal and external communications between the Chamber and its membership. Through this position, I worked collaboratively with staff members to keep the membership informed of all Chamber initiatives, programs, services and benefits and to effectively promote the organization, its vision and mission. Was accountable for the creation and implementation of Chamber marketing strategies and programs which were implemented over a wide range of media including the website, newsletters, electronic media, business expos and events, as well as printed material. In addition, I developed effective relationships with the news media and managed public relations with those outlets through the writing and distribution of news releases, e-newsletter articles, and website content. Show less

Copy Editor / Page Designer

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

Responsible for designing the pages of the daily newspaper, in accordance with company style preferences and a formal style guide. Designed graphics, advertisements and edited photographs as needed. Also responsible for crafting effective headlines and editing all copy for errors. Lead designer for the monthly El Norte newspaper, which targeted the local Hispanic community. Responsible for designing the pages of the daily newspaper, in accordance with company style preferences and a formal style guide. Designed graphics, advertisements and edited photographs as needed. Also responsible for crafting effective headlines and editing all copy for errors. Lead designer for the monthly El Norte newspaper, which targeted the local Hispanic community.

Graphic Design Intern

• May 2002 - Aug 2002

Created graphics and other design elements for print and online news editions. Created graphics and other design elements for print and online news editions.