Experience

LS Black Constructors

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Mortenson

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  - Directed high-level pursuits including proposals, presentations and interviews that resulted in new business acquisition - Coordinated teams’ preparation for interviews including presentation design and constructive feedback during practice sessions - Wrote and edited text to focus on messaging and ensure that it addressed the customer’s needs while remaining true to Mortenson’s mission and brand - Led organization initiatives to identify efficiencies, such as consolidating boilerplate text, images and marketing collateral into CC Libraries for accessible cross collaboration within the team - Designed customer-focused materials for business development team during market research, which yielded new business relationships - Lead North Dakota Market Twitter and social media initiatives



AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC)

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Proposal/Marketing Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2018

  At AE2S, my primary responsibilities were leading and strategizing creative pursuits, designing and writing content for proposals; monitoring RFPs and opportunity announcements; facilitating design and author input for proposal development to meet deadlines; designing advertisements, flyers, brochures, social media graphics, infographics, and more; maintaining and updating design and marketing materials and database; and technical editing and writing. - Lead and assisted communications and design for over 60 marketing projects, proposal pursuits, advertising campaigns, and brand standards per calendar year - Edited and designed newsletter to communicate company services to constituents, clients, and staff through - Created design templates for co-workers to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency - Streamlined file management structure and established standardization for more manageable folder structure



North Valley Arts Council

• Grand Forks, ND

• Marketing and Communications Director

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  The North Valley Arts Council (NoVAC) envisions a community where artists and arts groups have the means to create and further their art forms, to draw and cultivate audiences that appreciate, support and participate in the arts, to play a key role in fostering a vibrant quality of life of the Upper Red River Valley, and to clearly add to the economic success of the region. Experience: - Developed marketing plans and managed communication and design calendar for over 20 yearly events - Wrote and designed social media posts, weekly e-newsletters, press releases, and promotions for Grand Cities Art Fest, an event with over 200 vendors and 70,000 participants - Promoted events through television and radio interviews - Coordinated sponsorships and advertising for newsletters, website, and social media - Educated community through programming and event planning - Designed and executed all events materials - Redesigned website and redefined brand’s position - Positively impacted community’s well-being through arts and culture events - Worked with media representatives around the state of Minnesota and North Dakota



JLG Architects

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  At JLG Architects, I assisted the Marketing Director in monitoring RFPs and architecture opportunities. I designed, wrote copy, edited photographs, and created graphics for proposals in response to RFPs, as well as enforced branding guidelines throughout the different divisions of JLG Architects. Additionally, I worked closely with the Marketing Director and partners of the firm to manage communications across the five regional office locations to increase productivity. Experience: - Designed, wrote copy, analyzed data, edited photographs, and assembled proposals in response to RFPs - Organized community involvement events - Worked remotely with staff and managed project schedules - Enforced branding guidelines throughout all six divisions of JLG - Responsible for accuracy in all marketing material and for managing proposal deadlines



Triverden Creative

• Advertising Services

• Creative Director

  • 2010 - 2011

  My friend and I founded Triverden Creative, a Drupal web design company. I have since pulled out of my role as President and he is running the company in Miami, Florida. My friend and I founded Triverden Creative, a Drupal web design company. I have since pulled out of my role as President and he is running the company in Miami, Florida.



University of North Dakota Alumni Association and UND Foundation

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Outreach and Design

  • 2007 - 2010

  During my time at the UND Alumni Association and Foundation, I was solely responsible for the award-winning redesign of the Alumni Review, a quarterly publication distributed to more than 80,000 alumni and friends. I worked in tandem with the editor as lead designer to ensure alumni received up-to-date and accurate information about the University of North Dakota. Experience: - Solely responsible for award-winning redesign of Alumni Review, a quarterly publication distributed to more than 80,000 alumni and friends - Managed brand and created impactful and inventive designs and ideas for over 30 yearly events - Assisted with event planning and coordination - Conceptualized Alumni Review and worked in tandem with editor as lead designer - Photographer for publications and website - Developed new look and navigation for two main websites



OPIN

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Created and executed campaigns and organize timelines. I also gained leadership skills by helping lead a company apprenticeship program. Created and executed campaigns and organize timelines. I also gained leadership skills by helping lead a company apprenticeship program.



IKONICS

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Updated website, designed postcards and advertisements, and collaborated on designs for Trade Show material. Updated website, designed postcards and advertisements, and collaborated on designs for Trade Show material.