Resume

Researched and created references for grant opportunities; compiled proposal requirements and gathered information from stakeholders; wrote and prepared grant proposals.

Created grants development plan outlining needs and considerations for grants initiatives.

Created grant lifecycle tracking tools to monitor research, opportunities, potential partnerships, and in-process and submitted proposals.

Managed content for direct mail pieces distributed by a third-party marketing partner.

Compiled, wrote, and designed 2024 Annual Holiday Catalog and 2024 Annual Review for online and print distribution.

Replaced outdated pen-and-paper tracking of annual CHS Phonathon figures with robust, electronic tracking spreadsheet; assisted at all other major CHS annual fundraising events.

Promoted the growth of Concordia’s graduate studies offerings via multiple marketing functions that supported recruiting, advertising, and program launch initiatives.

Collaborated with faculty and staff to create marketing materials that supported the planning and execution of new program launches, including messaging documents, online program and landing pages, announcement emails, recruiter brochures, ad content, etc. 

Assisted in the development of the graduate studies social media strategy by brainstorming, compiling, and creating copy and design content for social and blog.

Supported new program launches through the distribution of announcement emails; designed ClickDimensions email templates; compiled appropriate marketing lists and managed email sends; reviewed and reported on performance metrics.

Researched print and web advertising opportunities specific to graduate studies and managed advertising relationships, contracts, and invoicing.

Wrote and processed copy for marketing mailings that drove lead activity for more than 50 independent senior living communities nationwide.

Collaborated with the team to research, write, and edit technical entries for operations guide.

Developed and wrote content for RLC blog and quarterly marketing newsletter.

Managed freelance blog writing inquiries; worked with writers to develop mutually beneficial content; edited and mentored freelancer writings.

Compiled, organized, wrote, designed, and distributed a weekly e-newsletter to 4,000+ congregation members using Constant Contact.

Designed and wrote various marketing materials for print, digital, and web.

Assisted numerous Nebraska municipalities in coordinating, writing, and preparing state and federal grant applications to attain funding for various architecture, engineering, and planning projects.

Produced funding-specific and company news content for the JEO blog.

Collaborated with leaders at all organizational levels to create copy for marketing, sales, and proposal materials.

Developed unique, detailed, and SEO-driven descriptions for new and upcoming products.

Created copy for weekly emails, promotional materials, and informational articles.

Wrote and edited comprehensive marketing packets for Practice Coach (veterinary) and Williams Group (optometric) clients on a variety of animal- and vision-related topics.

Created HTML marketing e-newsletters and coordinated delivery to clients via Constant Contact; wrote copy for company website(s) and other marketing materials.

Copy edited mail appeals and newsletters for nationwide animal welfare and food bank organizations. 

Developed consistent methods for editing direct mail appeals and newsletters based ​on the AP Stylebook.

Created article and ad content for five separate computer publications (Smart Computing, Computer Power User, PC Today, Processor, First Glimpse).

Researched technologies and interviewed company representatives for article content.

Evaluated and edited articles for accuracy, coherence, and consistency with publication styles and standards.

Tracked all articles throughout the creation, editing, design, and printing process.