Director of Marketing & Events

• Jul 2020 - Present

Marketing and Special Events Manager

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2020

• Develops strategic plan, which addresses critical issues in the marketing and communications area. • Oversees and supports marketing and communications staff.• Develops all organizational marketing collateral and ensures all marketing collateral accurately represents the brand and image of the organization and that the integrity of the brand strategy and identity of the organization is preserved.• Provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of Literacy KC’s fundraising events, including the annual Spelling Bee; Literacy for All Luncheon; Books, Brains, and Boulevard Trivia Night; and others, including donor and volunteer appreciation events.• Develops and implements communications and media strategies that successfully deliver information and key messages to the public, including social media, website, and email/text communications.• Responsible for all communications and networking in support of special events, and assists with the development of new opportunities to build community awareness.

Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

• Coordinate and build the capacity of Literacy Kansas City’s volunteer program, including, placing special emphasis on recruitment, case management, outcome measurement, and retention• Work with Literacy Kansas City staff to develop volunteer training programs as needed that align with programs structure• Lead and implement a volunteer retention program strategy • Train volunteers in non-tutoring roles• Develop positive relationships with volunteers and provide continuous support through frequent communication • Develop and streamline policies and procedures to maximize effectiveness

Preschool Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

Department Manager

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

Staff Associate

• Aug 2009 - Nov 2011