Experience

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  Berkshire Bach Society

  • Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

  • Development and Communications Director

    • Aug 2021 - Sep 2023
    • Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

    Develop and manage all marketing campaigns and promotions for each season's performances and fundraisers, and external communications, grant-writing, research and development for the Berkshire Bach Society, the region's oldest, continuously operating, member-based non-profit music organiz...

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  Town of Monterey Library

  • Monterey, MA

  • Monterey Library Trustee

    • May 2017 - Sep 2021
    • Monterey, MA

    Elected position. Filled in for a partial term, then was elected for second. Trustee boards make general operating and administrative policies. The library director supervises the internal management, daily operation and procedures of the library. The board acts as an agent of public trust govern...

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  Berkshire Bach Society

  • Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

  • Executive Director

    • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

    The oldest continuing member-based non-profit music organization in Berkshire County, Berkshire Bach Society enriches audiences with the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical peers, mentors and followers, in performances that range from solo instrumental recitals to large choral works wi...

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  Berkshire South Regional Community Center

  • United States
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

    • Oct 2018 - May 2021

    Responsible for driving integrated marketing campaigns through digital, social media, print channels, public relations and outreach, advertising, and brand rehabilitation and management. Manage external messaging, oversee (or produce) copy, art direction, and deliverables for BSRCC. Establish and implement long-term marketing goals, policies and operating procedures. Direct promotional programs in partnership with all division directors including special events, and organizational outreach. Provide vision and leadership for the Marketing department.

  • Fund Development Manager

    • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

    Responsibilities include serving as the managing editor and writer for donor newsletter, management of development database, development writer, grant writing and research, creation of appeal letters and donor correspondence, organizational writing and editing, solicitation of business and individual event sponsorships, .

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  University of Houston-Victoria

  • Victoria, TX

  • Instructor, Department of English/University First Lady

    • 2011 - 2014
    • Victoria, TX

    Taught Introduction to Creative Writing, an online course for undergraduate and graduate students; developed curriculum focused on non-fiction, fiction and poetry via the Blackboard digital learning platform. Facilitated student analysis of material through guided questions (using video, mashups ...

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  The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

  • Hilo, HI

  • Editor/Designer

    • 2010 - 2011
    • Hilo, HI

    Directed production of quarterly alumni news magazine from concept through the first year of publication; cultivated relationships with stakeholders to identify and develop magazine voice and audience.Wrote feature stories and articles, including coverage of the inaugural graduation class, scienc...

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  Eastern Washington University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Lead Editor/Writer, Department of University Relations

    • 2006 - 2007

    Chief editor for external communications, including press releases, admissions brochures, donor outreach, special event invitations and alumni news magazine.Led team that wrote, edited and designed content for online news website, promoted via email marketing campaign to faculty, staff, students and alumni; established and supervised editorial board.Developed brand standards and style guide, and led training workshops to ensure adherence by internal constituencies. Oversaw editorial content of print and digital materials; managed relationships with freelance writers and graphic designers; hired and supervised editorial assistant.

  • Academic Advisor, General Undergraduate Academic Advising Center

    • 2005 - 2006

    Selected for joint pilot project with Writers’ Center to serve as advisor with full caseload of first-year and transfer students. Led bi-quarterly seminars for advisees regarding student success. Counseled students to make informed choices about general education and university graduation requirements, and academic majors and elective coursework; taught online Introduction to University class via Blackboard.

  • Graduate Assistant

    • 2004 - 2005

    Guided undergraduate and graduate students on writing processes via audience analysis and content development strategies.Assisted with design and leading campus-wide Writers’ Center workshops for students and faculty on essay exams, in-class assignments, research papers/theses and grant proposals.

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  Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)

  • Spokane, Washington Area

  • Public Information and Education Coordinator

    • 2001 - 2004
    • Spokane, Washington Area

    Developed public relations and marketing plans for citizen input for regional Metropolitan Planning Organization addressing transportation issues in Greater Spokane; wrote press releases and RFPs to agencies seeking SRTC funding.Led public outreach initiatives for residents’ involvement in transp...