Marketing & Communications Strategist

• Jan 2023 - Present

I manage projects, strategize for engagement, and work with multiple local government and economic development organizations to improve the way they communicate with their residents, businesses, and community members.

Communications Specialist

• Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

Working with local governments to tell their stories, engage with their residents, and celebrate all they do to improve local communities.

Community Engagement Manager

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

Community Engagement Specialist

• Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

Communications Manager

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

As the communications manager I oversee internal and external materials which deliver MEDP's message and convey McMinnville, Oregon as a great place to expand, start, or locate a business. I manage an editorial calendar, all of the organization's social media accounts, our website, and messaging to better convey MEDP's mission and goals. We at MEDP believe that McMinnville, Oregon is the perfect place for a company to flourish away from the crowds. Please see our website, www.mcminnvillebusiness.com, to better understand what it means to live, work, and play in McMinnville. Show less

Marketing Specialist

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

I worked to cultivate a brand for the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership that demonstrated why McMinnville is a great place to bring a business, work, and live. I created marketing materials through multiple channels including online, in print, through social media, and more.

McMinnville WORKS Internship Coordinator

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

As the Internship Coordinator I helped to facilitate the McMinnville WORKS Program by organizing Professional Development Workshops for interns, creating a marketing piece for the 2016 WORKS program and maintaining constant communication with both the interns, their supervisors, and their host sites.

Writing Center Assistant Director

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

As the Assistant Director I helped run the writing center by interviewing and hiring potential employees, addressing issues, planning bi-weekly meetings, and coordinating the staff in training and improvements the writing center was making.

ASLC Vice President of Programming

• May 2015 - May 2016

I hired and directed a team of seven to plan events for the school, signed and edited contracts, collaborated with professionals as well as students, improved student experience at Linfield College and was the lead planner and budgeted the end of the year concert, Wildstock.

Writing Center Tutor

• Aug 2013 - May 2016

I worked with students of all ages and in all disciplines to create clear and organized writing for class assignments, cover letters, and applications.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Teaching Assistant for an intensive writing course for incoming freshmen. I helped grade papers, went over writing, prepared presentations on different English topics, and helped facilitate class discussion.

Writing Center Publicity Manager

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

Managed the social media and publicity for the Linfield College Writing Center. Made flyers as well as advertised and worked with peers to conduct research on the Writing Center.

Editorial Intern

• Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

As the editorial intern I conducted creative copywriting for various blogs and companies, conducted social media analysis, and worked with coworkers to create effective SEO for clients. As the editorial intern I conducted creative copywriting for various blogs and companies, conducted social media analysis, and worked with coworkers to create effective SEO for clients.

Marketing Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

As a marketing intern I worked through the online system to create blog posts, post on the different forms of social media, and engage with customers while also doing analysis of different elements such as key words, location targeting, and research on competitive pricing. I also created content for the site in the form of "Buying Guides" where I researched products to create copy pieces on the different merchandise available. As a marketing intern I worked through the online system to create blog posts, post on the different forms of social media, and engage with customers while also doing analysis of different elements such as key words, location targeting, and research on competitive pricing. I also created content for the site in the form of "Buying Guides" where I researched products to create copy pieces on the different merchandise available.

Retail Sales Associate

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

I worked in the Brass Plum section and worked to create a customer data base where I could give a personalized shopping experience during the summer season. I helped to take inventory of the store and have experience both opening and closing the different sections as well as calling customers. I worked in the Brass Plum section and worked to create a customer data base where I could give a personalized shopping experience during the summer season. I helped to take inventory of the store and have experience both opening and closing the different sections as well as calling customers.