Experience

Center of Life

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Development Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2022



TrueSense Marketing

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Copyediting Team Supervisor

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Operations: Managed and mentored editing team members.• Developed marketing communications and determined the strategy and tactics used in them.• Provided guidance to clients on marketing best practices.• Final decision-maker on editing questions.• Reviewed Requests for Proposals from prospective business partners.• Created processes to maximize the effectiveness of the creative department.• Lead new clients, ensuring their needs were met.

• Copyeditor

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Edited copy to enhance readability; improve logic, flow, and revenue-generating impact.• Wrote creative, compelling, and stylistically appropriate copy for a wide range of clients. • Edited a wide-range of creative materials (direct-mail letters, newsletters, RFPs, client websites, email blasts, social media posts, internal marketing communications, etc.).• Used best practices while writing/editing across channels — digital, print, radio, etc.• Adhered to brand styles across verticals; maintained internal styleguides for assigned clients.

• Proofreader

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Proofread all creative materials to ensure error-free work.• Reviewed all materials — art proofs, printer proofs, laser sign-offs, interactive test files, etc. • Corrected any errors by clearly marking up projects.• Applied any changes/edits consistently within the project.• Made editorial suggestions, when necessary, to fix awkward language or correct grammar. • Updated copy decks and other materials when requested to help keep files current.



Highland Country Club

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Writer/Editor/Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Composed, proofread, and edited monthly newsletters and sensitive emails. • Managed golf shop employees, interviewed potential employees, assisted the General Manager with decisions. • Composed, proofread, and edited monthly newsletters and sensitive emails. • Managed golf shop employees, interviewed potential employees, assisted the General Manager with decisions.



Self Employed

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Private Tutor

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Tutoring and mentoring of adolescents while stressing concepts and the completion of tasks. • Tutoring and mentoring of adolescents while stressing concepts and the completion of tasks.