Experience

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  Pitzer College

  • Claremont, California, United States

  • Communications Writer & Copy Editor

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Claremont, California, United States

    Writing, editing, and copyediting content for the College’s communications platforms, including the website, magazine, event promotional materials, press releases, social media, and other communications, with attention to tone, brand identity, and accuracy; Creating spotlights of Pitzer students,...

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  A Noise Within

  • Senior Editorial & Marketing Coordinator

    • Dec 2017 - Mar 2022

    Oversee 5 playbills per season: collaborating with graphic designer on the layout, collecting bios from artists and assets from internal departments, proofreading and editing final product, and ensuring timely publication with printer; Project manage print collateral; postcards, brochures, poster...

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  Pomona Hope

  • Fund Development Coordinator

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

    In the 2017-18 fiscal year, recruited over $75,000 in grants, with 10% of funds from new grant partners; Crafted a year-end campaign with a development intern in December 2017 that earned $25,950, which was $10,000 over goal; Research grant prospects; Wrote, assembled, and submitted proposal applications and supporting documents; Partnered with the Executive Director to maintain proposal calendar and donor relationships; Monitored and followed through with reporting requirements on received grants; Created an organization system for grant applications and information on Google Drive that increased efficiency and ease of access; Edited newsletters, fundraising letters, gala materials, etc.; Designed strategic plan and annual report

  • Media and Development Intern

    • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

    Interviewed members, wrote articles, and partnered with fellow intern to produce several newsletters with new, clean style; Updated and redesigned annual program report for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years; Ghostwrote end-of-year fundraising letters, grant applications, and emails; Updated donor contacts on DataIdeal; Supported staff with annual fundraising gala, open house, program preparation, and volunteering with kids; Solicited in-kind donations worth over $1900 from businesses for Summer Enrichment with Pomona Hope 2017; Successfully applied for a paint and labor donation from Sherwin-Williams for Paint Day event

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  bSmart Guide

  • Senior Copy Editor/Blogger

    • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

    Started as a copy editor and promoted to senior copy editor after a few months; Proofread 2-3 blog posts for second round of edits every week on a 2-day deadline; Provided comprehensive suggestions to bloggers to improve accessibility and brand voice; Drafted copy for Twitter, Facebook, and the b...

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  Center Theatre Group

  • Digital Communications Intern

    • Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

    Updated and proofread the new website's production archive on SilverStripe, editing according to Center Theatre Group's Style Guide; Formatted images on Photoshop and uploaded and tagged them for the production archive through Cloudinary; Brainstormed social media strategies for ongoing s...

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  Scripps College Journal

  • Co-Editor-In-Chief

    • Mar 2016 - May 2017

    Recruited, compiled, and edited original artwork, fiction, poetry, and essays from students for literary journal; Collaborated with editorial team to host promotional writing events and select submissions; Revamped journal's Facebook group; Spearheaded publicity efforts through a writing/art ...

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  Office of Public Events and Community Programs

  • Conference Assistant

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Relayed information and requests between clients, our office, and maintenance. Cooperated with other assistants, wedding coordinators, and conference directors to develop schedules, attend to client’s needs, and run several weddings, a week-long conference, and other events.

  • Events Assistant

    • Sep 2013 - May 2016

    Researched and introduced guest presenters for weekly lectures; Coordinated event logistics, assisted set-up and breakdown, and helped with check-ins; Approved and scheduled meeting spaces for professors, staff, and student organizations; Researched organizations that may be interested in Scripps events; Created mailing lists, designed invitations and flyers, and performed clerical duties

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  Scripps College

  • Course Note-taker

    • Feb 2016 - May 2016

    Provided accurate, quick, and thorough notes for a Writing for Non-Profit Institutions course; Organized and emailed notes on a weekly basis to Scripps Dean of Students Office; Learned how to research and apply for grants and wrote profiles, cover letters, letters of inquiry, press releases, pitc...

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  Sallie Tiernan Field House

  • Scripps College

  • Customer Service Associate

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Scripps College

    Greeted guests, enforced policies and disseminated information pertaining to site regulations, and completed projects for staff, including updating lists of supplies and resources. Also responded to guest requests.

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  Office of Admission

  • Scripps College

  • Summer Assistant

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Scripps College

    Provided tours to prospective students and other visitors, and acted as a substitute tour guide until May 2017; Managed the front desk and answered phones; Assisted staff with projects; Compiled statistics and memorable quotes from the incoming freshman class applications for Vice President of En...