Experience

Creighton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Apr 2021 - Present

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College Possible

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Communications and Events Associate

  • May 2019 - Apr 2021

  Digital, Print and Marketing Content Producer | Website and Social Media Manager | Media and External Outreach Coordinator | Storytelling Specialist | Brand Advocate Communications • Collaborate with leadership, external relations and national communication teams to inform audiences using brand standards. Support all department's efforts to increase student and donor engagement. Social media, website and email marketing management • Create and manage the weekly social media strategy and content. • Update the website with current data and stories. • Write and distribute regular emails increase engagement, maintain strong individual donor relationships and improve volunteer experience measured through email open rates, clicks and online gifts. • Track and report on communications platforms engagement. Multimedia writing, content creation and design • Produce multimedia content featuring current events, program news and student stories, through writing, photography and design. • Work with national staff on creating relevant, stylish and unique band marketing materials, using Adobe Creative Suite InDesign and Photoshop. • Develop interesting and engaging material for multiple audiences, including students, school staff, AmeriCorps members, individual donors, corporate donors, academic partners, event sponsors, local media outlets and general public. Events, media relations and outreach • Lead the creation of communications strategy and media plan. Develop strategy for increasing media coverage of College Possible Omaha. • Lead contact for external partners, fielding sponsorship and donation inquiries and requests. • Write and distribute press releases to media list. Update local media list, manage media relationships with community outlets and prepare staff, Corps and students for interviews and host media visits. • Coordinate media opportunities involving partner organizations and schools. Show less



Omaha World-Herald

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Digital Advertising Operations Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Copywriter | Campaign Manager | Digital Content Publisher• Schedule, manage and monitor digital ad campaigns in markets across 10 states• Find strategic delivery solutions, ensure campaign fulfillment and meet the needs of advertising clients and sales team• Write online business directory content and increase search engine visibility using Google Ads • Collaborate with sales team and support client satisfaction

• Omaha World-Herald Calendar Editor

  • Dec 2016 - Aug 2018

  Writer | Digital Content Producer | User Engagement Manager• Wrote about community events, healthy cooking and charitable efforts• Managed online editorial and sponsored content• Increased consumer engagement through social media activity• Published online newsletters and news alerts • Collaborated on the organization and marketing of employee professional development opportunities



Newton Daily News

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Niche Publications Editor

  • Nov 2012 - Dec 2016

  Writer | Designer | Content Manager | Newspaper Marketing • Designed, edited and exported daily newspaper pages • Wrote stories and photographed subjects • Produced appealing niche publications designed for desired target market • Assisted on newspaper marketing and branding material Writer | Designer | Content Manager | Newspaper Marketing • Designed, edited and exported daily newspaper pages • Wrote stories and photographed subjects • Produced appealing niche publications designed for desired target market • Assisted on newspaper marketing and branding material



Obama for America

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Deputy Field Organizer

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Project Management | Public Relations | Communications • Communicated with unregistered and sporadic voters • Assisted in the registration process • Made and met goals with state and regional directors • Organized and promoted political events Project Management | Public Relations | Communications • Communicated with unregistered and sporadic voters • Assisted in the registration process • Made and met goals with state and regional directors • Organized and promoted political events



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Writer | Communications | Research | Embedded JournalismEmbedded journalist covering energy efficiency, energy policy and educational events on behalf of Iowa National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research • Wrote about renewable energy research and notable faculty • Updated the Biorenewables Research Laboratory and Iowa EPSCoR websites• Communicated with external business affiliates and internal academic researchers • Created programs, flyers and presentations for communications staff Show less

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2012

  Research Analysis | Collect Data | Experimenter | Communications• Performed experiments • Collected and entered quantitative data into Excel spreadsheets and analyze data with SPSS software• Participated in the Iowa Psychology Association Poster Competition



Hy-Vee, Inc.

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2001 - May 2012

  Customer Service | Leadership • Led, assisted and encouraged a positive work ethic among co-workers • Created personable, friendly and collaborative work environment • Assisted customers with their needs and provide the highest reachable service • Comprehensive understanding of store departments, including Starbucks, Kitchen, Bakery, Wine & Spirits, General Merchandise, Health Market to broaden company education and skill set Customer Service | Leadership • Led, assisted and encouraged a positive work ethic among co-workers • Created personable, friendly and collaborative work environment • Assisted customers with their needs and provide the highest reachable service • Comprehensive understanding of store departments, including Starbucks, Kitchen, Bakery, Wine & Spirits, General Merchandise, Health Market to broaden company education and skill set