Experience

PDX Parent

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• E-Newsletter Editor

  • May 2023 - Present

  As the E-Newsletter Editor for PDX Parent, I’m responsible for producing and developing the organization’s E-newsletter communications centered around family-friendly events and opportunities for over 13,000 subscribers. My responsibilities also include: -Copywriting, editing and building two weekly e-newsletters and client e-blasts in Mailchimp while making strategic decisions for subscriber engagement, resulting in strong open and click rates -Using meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure correct ad placements and e-newsletter delivery schedules -Communicating professionally and clearly with e-blast advertisers in a timely manner to obtain feedback and approvals -Curating content while being mindful of opportunities that are accessible to a diverse audience of parents and local businesses -Gathering and analyzing quarterly newsletter metrics to identify strengths and areas of improvement -Proofreading and editing of client content in accordance with AP Style and PDX Parent’s editorial guidelines Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Picture Book Writer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  My manuscript, ROSIE GROWS, is a STEAM-themed intergenerational story that illuminates finding balance between mindfulness and technology, while inspiring children to enjoy nature and grow. Additional back matter discusses the key components to growing food, and the life-long benefits of gardening for people of all ages. ROSIE GROWS underlying themes include: STEAM, SEL, intergenerational relationships, personal growth, growth mindset, mindfulness, perspective shift, perseverance, nature, gardening, plants, screen time, technology, slowing down, hands-on-experience, girl power, competition, and elder’s wisdom. I'm an active member of SCBWI, a Children’s Book Academy Golden Ticket award recipient and graduate, and a volunteer at The Children’s Book Bank. Find me endlessly wandering the picture book section at my local Powell's Books and library. Unagented and seeking representation. THE GARDEN ROSIES PROJECT As the curator of The Garden Rosies Project, an online resource with over 2000 followers worldwide, I provide families with a community space to learn tips and tricks for involving kids in gardening. Encouraging a love for plants, pollinators, and biodiversity in an authentic and meaningful way directly connects to the themes and narrative arc in ROSIE GROWS. Learn more on Instagram: @garden.rosies. Show less



Cedar Hills Kindergarten and Preschool

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Classroom Representative

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023

  As the Kindergarten Classroom Representative for Cedar Hills Kindergarten and Preschool Co-Op, I served as the primary representative and liaison for classroom families. This was an unpaid, but required position. Other responsibilities included:-Working closely with the kindergarten teacher to field any classroom concerns and help make decisions about class events-Composing and sending monthly emails with information on classroom logistics, school closure dates and event reminders-Welcoming new families by providing pertinent school information, answering questions and connecting them with resources-Coordinating with Portland metro area educational program opportunities for field trips and class events under teacher’s guidance-Planing, scheduling and facilitating social activities to cultivate a sense of community and support amongst families-Participating in monthly Governing Board meetings to make school-wide decisions-Coordinating teacher gifts and the class memory book Show less

• Parent Teacher (Paraeducator Role)

  • Sep 2021 - May 2023

  Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool Co-Op is a cooperative learning community that brings together children, parents, and teachers in meaningful play. They develop collaborative relationships and explore environments, experiences, and activities that encourage curiosity and wonder. This was an unpaid, but required teaching assistant role. Responsibilities included:-Serving as a paraeducator with a positive attitude while being focused and attentive to children-Leading writing and math workshop groups of 1-4 students at a time, and providing detailed notes on student abilities, growth and challenges to the teacher -Facilitating conflict resolution strategies amongst children to help elicit cooperative behavior-Encouraging self-reliance -Modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors-Assisting with any necessary clean up before and after class in accordance with health and safety protocols-Valuing the uniqueness of each child with acceptance and awareness of their individual level of development Show less



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Education Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  As the Design & Education Coordinator within the Carolina Union's Communications & Creative Services department, I was responsible for a junior creative team of talented student staff. I focused on their co-curricular development and also managed The Lab, a campus-wide design and creativity workshop. Responsibilities included: -Serving as Project Manager for campus partner projects by facilitating client meetings, completing design briefs, coordinating with vendors and ensuring timeline delivery -Supporting students from varying socioeconomic, racial, cultural and gender identity backgrounds, and providing individual support that was best suited for their specific goals -Supervising a junior creative team of 14 talented staff members while teaching them best practices for working with clients and identifying areas of improvement and strength -The creation, planning, writing and presentation of student development curriculums that met co-curricular and student affairs standards of learning -Meeting with clients to gather project information, discuss goals, provide ideas and determine the most appropriate staff member to be assigned -Serving as Design Manager by providing oversight, constructive feedback and art direction for projects ranging a wide span of budgets -Coordinating department photography services including event and client photoshoots, staff resources, editing and product delivery for internal and external clients -Managing “The Lab,” a campus-wide design and creativity workshop, and built partnerships with local professionals and University partners to recruit presenters Show less



KPFF Consulting Engineers

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2015

  My primary responsibility as the Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator for KPFF Portland was to lead the coordination and design of marketing materials, as well as develop strategies to promote the firm’s innovative and sustainable solutions to engineering. Responsibilities also included: -Coordinating client requests for marketing materials and determining distribution timelines, packaging and delivery -Tracking potential projects, reviewing RFP solicitation advertisements and distributing findings daily -Updating project management and CRM databases with new information and generating weekly project reports for colleagues -Collaborating in meetings with the management team, project managers and associates to develop strategies, communicate ongoing marketing efforts and potential revenue-generating work opportunities -Writing copy for and designing responses to RFPs for local, national and international government agencies and businesses while adhering to strict layout requirements -Evaluating prospective conferences and advertising opportunities to order to make educated decisions on exhibitions and attendance -Developing creative strategies to present technical information in an intriguing and engaging manner -Planning and organizing creative community and networking events to build client relationships Show less



CBRE

• Italy
• Real Estate

• Marketing Assistant

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  I provided marketing coordination and design expertise for the highly respected CBRE Portland Brokerage Services while serving as part of an international team of CBRE marketing and communications professionals for the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company. Responsibilities included: -Planning and producing a wide array of revenue-generating materials while adhering to CBRE international branding standards -Writing press releases for distribution to highlight significant transactions and achievements resulting in increased recognition and awareness of CBRE Portland brokerage services Show less



AIGA Charlotte

• United States
• Graphic Design

• Education Director - Board of Directors

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  As the Education Director for AIGA Charlotte, a regional chapter of the international professional association for design, I accomplished the following: -Organized programs that were beneficial to AIGA student members such as speaker events, networking opportunities, portfolio reviews, and printer and studio tours -Supervised and mentored the Student Groups Coordinator and Student Group Leaders while working collaboratively to complete yearly initiatives -Created an assessment for design students in order to candidly evaluate the needs and wants of AIGA student groups -Recruited faculty advisors and collaborated with educational leaders across the Carolinas in order to determine and plan co-curricular educational opportunities -Implemented the first annual student leadership summit to bring area design student leaders together resulting in more effective communication between AIGA student groups -Participated in AIGA Charlotte Executive Board decision-making and planning Before being promoted to Education Director, I was the Student Groups Coordinator for a year. In this role I: -Acted as the AIGA student and faculty’s primary contact in relaying information, creating communication and collaboration between student groups and the AIGA Charlotte Executive Board -Led student group interest meetings at area higher education institutions, resulting in the creation of multiple AIGA student groups and increased profits for the organization as a whole -Collaborated with the AIGA Charlotte Executive Board to provide student-focused events and initiatives Show less



Atrium Health

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

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2011

  I worked as the first ever in-house Graphic Designer for the premier healthcare organization, Atrium Health. During my time with the Public Relations & Communications department, I provided senior-level design work on a multitude of healthcare campaigns that communicated critical information to the public while increasing operating revenue. In this role, I: -Communicated daily with an average of 10 to 15 different clients and vendors to complete assignments; obtained and compared print quotes ranging from $50 to $6,000, and negotiated to get the best return on investment -Tracked an average of 40 projects weekly in Microsoft Excel and Sharepoint -Designed senior level marketing campaigns along with print and digital materials such as annual reports, branding guidelines, brochures, advertising, billboards, direct mail, signage, banners, transportation graphics using Adobe Creative Suite -Implemented new branding across the organization with a keen attention to detail -Ensured that all publications adhered to branding standards, received appropriate review, were free of error and maintained the highest quality in appearance -Maintained logo and artwork archive database to ensure files were properly organized Show less



The Roanoke Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  The Roanoke Times is the leading newspaper in Southwest Virginia with a daily circulation of approximately 300,000. As Graphic Designer, I provided creative design work to retail and B2B advertising customers for the daily newspaper and specialty publications. I served as a highly requested designer for repeat clients because of my creative design and communication abilities. In this role, I accomplished the following: -Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, which led to becoming a highly requested designer for repeat clients -Collaborated with design, pagination and sales team members to promptly resolve any design-related customer concerns or issues -Processed and proofread completed ads through the network database to make certain that fonts and images printed correctly -Worked under numerous fast, daily deadlines in a team environment -Contributed weekly in design team meetings to improve the overall success of the advertising department Show less



Voice of America

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphics Intern

  • 2003 - 2005

  The Voice of America (VOA), a dynamic multimedia broadcaster funded by the U.S. Government, broadcasts accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to an international audience. As the Graphics Intern in VOA’s Visual Communications Department, I: -Developed the original concepts and designs for children’s supplementary materials for VOA Studio Tours -Collaborated with a diverse team of broadcasters and journalists to ensure that text in a multitude of world-wide languages was written correctly and represented accurately -Designed and wrote copy for a variety of promotional communications materials and exhibitions in collaboration with the department Art Director Show less