Experience

Million Meal Movement

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager & Development Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Communicates Million Meal Movement's mission and vision to volunteers, donors and sponsors through social media marketing and digital content creation. Provide research, writing, and management of grant proposals. Manage donor database and donor relations. Communicates Million Meal Movement's mission and vision to volunteers, donors and sponsors through social media marketing and digital content creation. Provide research, writing, and management of grant proposals. Manage donor database and donor relations.



Various Clients

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nonprofit Social Media Manager (Contractor)

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2020

  As an independent social media manager, I oversee social media accounts remotely for clients. After a thorough onboarding process, I develop a social media strategy that communicates the mission of the organization. I create social media content specific to each channel using photography and graphics that adheres to the tone of the organization and adheres to the established brand. I work closely with the client to create an editorial calendar and I monitor analytics to measure success. Past clients include The STEM Connection and SERVE Noblesville.



Susan G. Komen Central Indiana

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Social Media Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  I joined the Central Indiana Komen team as an interim social media manager. My role is to keep Komen's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts updated, informative and engaging during a transition period for the organization. Additional responsibilities include content creation, and photography. I work with the staff to communicate the Komen mission, maintaining the voice and presence of Komen across all social media channels.Under my management, the social media accounts continue to grow and see engagement from donors, volunteers and the breast cancer community. I motivate key audiences to take action through two important fundraising and mission-focused events: the Pink Ribbon Celebration and Race for the Cure.



Just Like The Number

• United States

• Blogger and Content Creator

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2018

  Just Like the Number is my writing home, where I'm a trusted resource on the topics of family, parenting, books, travel and football. Just Like The Number has been featured in KaBOOM!, the Daily Buzz Moms Top 9, and Sports Illustrated's The Monday Morning Quarterback. Just Like the Number is my writing home, where I'm a trusted resource on the topics of family, parenting, books, travel and football. Just Like The Number has been featured in KaBOOM!, the Daily Buzz Moms Top 9, and Sports Illustrated's The Monday Morning Quarterback.



Upwork

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Content Writer

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  I created content for online retailers to showcase on their blog. Using keywords, market research, and creative storytelling, I provided clients with content to attract customers and drive sales to their websites. I created content for online retailers to showcase on their blog. Using keywords, market research, and creative storytelling, I provided clients with content to attract customers and drive sales to their websites.



The Risky Kids

• Blogger and Content Creator

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

  The Risky Kids is a blog created for parents and caregivers with a passion for play. As a part of my work for The Risky Kids and my expertise in the area of free-range parenting, I was often sought out as a source for journalists as well as an ambassador for national brands. The Risky Kids is a blog created for parents and caregivers with a passion for play. As a part of my work for The Risky Kids and my expertise in the area of free-range parenting, I was often sought out as a source for journalists as well as an ambassador for national brands.



Bedtime Math

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Blogger

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2015

  Monthly contributor to the Add It Up blog for the website Bedtime Math. Provided relevant stories and educational content to help parents share the fun side of math with their preschoolers and early elementary children. Monthly contributor to the Add It Up blog for the website Bedtime Math. Provided relevant stories and educational content to help parents share the fun side of math with their preschoolers and early elementary children.



The Container Store

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales & Merchandise Processing Associate

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2014

  My passion for organizing and love for the brand led me to The Container Store. As part of the opening team for Indiana's first Container Store, I helped build excitement for the brand and introduce the concept to customers. I successfully pitched the idea of a preview tour for local bloggers to the marketing department and organized the event. After seeing the popularity and reach of our event, blogger preview days are now a part of every Container Store grand opening. I also performed the traditional retail duties, including sales, order fulfillment and merchandising, and was a leader and trainer in merchandise processing.



Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Technologist, Immunopathology

  • Mar 1999 - May 2006

  Performed a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Participated in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing was accurate, timely and met customer needs. Trained new Medical Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of tests. Experienced in Flow Cytometry. Performed a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Participated in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing was accurate, timely and met customer needs. Trained new Medical Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of tests. Experienced in Flow Cytometry.