Experience

National Children's Alliance

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

• Product Development and Communications Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present



The Humane Society of the United States

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Development Writer and Editor

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2017



DECA Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Editor of Publications

  • 2001 - 2004

  Wrote, edited, and oversaw production and mailing of Dimensions magazine for high school marketing students. Supervised freelance writers, designers, and photographers. Wrote, edited, and designed marketing and educational posters, brochures, and other materials. Responsible for print buying and making sure publications did not go over budget. Publicized annual conference and award winners in newspapers and online and worked with chapter members to encourage local publicity. Experience using QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office programs. Show less



IBFI

• Director of Communications and Member Services

  • 1998 - 2001

  Originally hired as communications manager. Supervised staff of five in membership development and communications, customer service, marketing, and accounting. Editor and publisher of industry magazine for members. Wrote and edited marketing and membership materials, speeches, magazine articles, and news articles for the Web. Maintained and improved website content. Oversaw freelance writers, designers, and advertising sales representatives. Helped plan and produce member conferences. Originally hired as communications manager. Supervised staff of five in membership development and communications, customer service, marketing, and accounting. Editor and publisher of industry magazine for members. Wrote and edited marketing and membership materials, speeches, magazine articles, and news articles for the Web. Maintained and improved website content. Oversaw freelance writers, designers, and advertising sales representatives. Helped plan and produce member conferences.



Close Up Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Supervisor of Editorial Support

  • 1996 - 1998

  Hired as editorial assistant; promoted to coordinator of editorial support (copy- and substantive editing) after three months. Edited and proofread more than 250 projects per year, including high school textbooks, teacher╒s manuals, newsletters, annual reports, marketing materials, website content, and promotional items such as T-shirts and mugs. Wrote weekly writing tip for internal newsletter and conducted departmental writing seminars. Promoted use of internal style guide. Hired as editorial assistant; promoted to coordinator of editorial support (copy- and substantive editing) after three months. Edited and proofread more than 250 projects per year, including high school textbooks, teacher╒s manuals, newsletters, annual reports, marketing materials, website content, and promotional items such as T-shirts and mugs. Wrote weekly writing tip for internal newsletter and conducted departmental writing seminars. Promoted use of internal style guide.