Communications Specialist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Director Of Communications

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all marketing, communications, and public relations activities, both internal and external. The Director of Communications works directly with IPHA staff and stakeholders to coordinate, develop, and implement effective communication plans and strategies that remain consistent and accurately represent and promote IPHA’s values and objectives.The Director of Communications plays a vital role in promoting IPHA by directing, creating, and editing informative content, press releases, social media messaging, and other opportunities to share IPHA’s message and member services. This position oversees the content production, media communications, and digital platforms for the organization. This position works closely with the Membership Director to coordinate member recruitment and retention strategy, Association events, and manage IPHA’s website.The Director of Communications also oversees IPHA’s Training and Workforce Development initiatives. Show less

Training and Membership Coordinator

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Director of Communications & Administrative Services

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of internal and external communications that promote awareness, education and public relations efforts within the Association. Rachael plays a key role in promoting IPHCA by directing, creating and editing informative content, press releases, social media, and other media opportunities. Rachael also oversees the Administrative Services Department.

Manager of Communication and Administrative Services

• Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

Responsible for managing the Communications Department and administrative support functions for IPHCA. Plays a key role in promoting IPHCA by directing, creating and editing informative content, press releases, social media management, and other media opportunities to share the organization’s message and member services. Provides direction on administrative support functions and communication activities that engage IPHCA’s members and promote growth and development within the organization. Assists with the Board of Directors, Executive, Insurance, Legislation and Public Policy, and Planning Committees. Show less

Communications Manager

• Jul 2010 - Dec 2017

Create and implement materials and strategies to effectively promote Laketown Animal Hospital and the products they offer; assist with organizing promotional offers, events, and staff training; assist with managing staff. Create and implement materials and strategies to effectively promote Laketown Animal Hospital and the products they offer; assist with organizing promotional offers, events, and staff training; assist with managing staff.

Social Media Marketing Specialist

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

Creating and managing content for local business through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google +. Creating and managing content for local business through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google +.

Communications Intern

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Assist with creating and editing web content, producing feature videos of members, writing articles for The Chamber's annual Update Magazine, creating ads for The Chamber's Q5 Chronicle, and organizing event calendars and email blasts. Assist with creating and editing web content, producing feature videos of members, writing articles for The Chamber's annual Update Magazine, creating ads for The Chamber's Q5 Chronicle, and organizing event calendars and email blasts.

Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Key responsibilities included managing submissions, helping the assistant editor with layout and design of the journal, editing audio submissions, creating and editing radio program segments, and attending the 2013 Annual Writer’s and Writing Programs Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Key responsibilities included managing submissions, helping the assistant editor with layout and design of the journal, editing audio submissions, creating and editing radio program segments, and attending the 2013 Annual Writer’s and Writing Programs Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.