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RESUME

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As an experienced writer, editor and creative professional, I provide a variety of consulting services on a contract basis. Past client projects have ranged from web management for the French American School of Minneapolis to digital project management for Hamline University to thesis editing for MA candidates at Adler University.

Consulting
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Professional
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Director of Marketing @ Moneythink

August 2022 – March 2023 (Laid Off)

 

  • Developed strategic marketing plans for Moneythink and our college comparison tool, DecidED

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  • Led a team of staff and consultants to execute marketing and communications strategies

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  • As a member of the leadership team, collaborated on shaping the strategic direction and management of the organization

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  • Launched organization’s paid social media marketing initiatives

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  • Managed cross-functional relationships with staff, contractors, volunteers, and interns

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  • Supported direct fundraising efforts and development campaigns​​​

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Senior Director of Marketing and Communications @ Healthy Building Network

September 2020 – August 2022​

 

  • Led the organization’s marketing and communications functions by developing and executing effective plans and strategies

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  • Produced and managed B2B and B2C content for a variety of channels including websites, blogs, newsletters, social media, presentations and press releases

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  • Developed and managed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic objectives

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  • Grew organization’s social media engagement by more than 270% and newsletter clickthroughs by more than 180% in first year​

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Marketing and Communications Director @ CLUES – Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio

December 2016 – September 2020

 

  • Drove organizational strategy and innovation around communications and marketing

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  • Oversaw all printed and digital communications including managing staff, consultants and interns

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  • Supported the planning and execution of annual events including fundraising gala and community festival​

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  • Grew Facebook audience by 60% in first year and elevated brand presence across social media

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  • Led the development of a new, fully bilingual organizational website

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Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
@ Xperitas

​November 2013 – December 2016

 

  • Led the organization through a rebranding and brand development process following the merge of two organizations

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  • Managed the development of a new organizational website combining five previous sites

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  • Oversaw the production of compelling new marketing videos including filming in five countries

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  • Supervised and directed the work of manager-level position

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Online Marketing Specialist @ National MS Society

February 2012 – November 2013

 

  • Created, edited and implemented content for numerous websites and online fundraising platforms

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  • Wrote or edited, coded and managed delivery of all email campaigns, including monthly e-newsletter

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  • Selected as regional representative for national web experience team to shape online user experience

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  • Managed social media presence for the chapter and fundraising events over multiple platforms

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Associate Editor @ CSC Publishing, Inc.

​June 2009 – February 2012

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  • Wrote and edited B2B content for a publisher of seven trade magazines in engineering and pharmaceuticals

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  • Edited a biweekly e-newsletter by curating relevant content, copyediting and writing short news items

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  • Created and managed company’s social media presence over multiple online platforms

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  • Conducted administrative projects such as data entry and audience research

Skills

Writing
Editing

Strategic marketing
Project management
Leadership
Group facilitation
Vendor management
Public relations
Branding
Web management
Creative problem solving
Travel and logistics planning
Event management
Web & print design

On the web

MailChimp

Constant Contact
WordPress

Drupal

Salesforce

Hubspot

Asana
Blackbaud/Convio

DonorPro/Salsa Engage
GoToWebinar

Zoom Webinar
Google Analytics
Google AdWords

Vimeo

Basecamp
DNS/Domain management
Social media for business
Numerous CMS/EMS platforms

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud
  - Photoshop
  - InDesign
  - Illustrator
  - Dreamweaver

  - XD
Google Workspace

Microsoft Office 365

Slack
FileMaker
iMovie
Numerous CRM systems

Languages

English

Spanish

Education
University of Minnesota

B.A., Professional Journalism

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  • Minors in Spanish and Design

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  • Summa cum laude honors; 4.0 GPA

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Study Abroad

Spanish Language and Cultural Studies

 

  • Cuernavaca, Mexico: Dec. 2008 – Jan. 2009

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  • Buenos Aires, Argentina: Jan. – May 2010

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