Lead a portfolio that includes communications, public programs, foundation and government relations, grants and sponsored programs, and strategic partnerships at USC's library system.

•Established a successful contracts and grants office that provides support from federal and state government agencies and foundations for the strategic initiatives of USC's 23-branch library system, which has an annual budget of $40 million. •Secure external grant funding and contracts for cultural heritage projects, digital initiatives, training and professional development programs, media projects, building renovations and construction, and arts and cultural initiatives… Show more •Established a successful contracts and grants office that provides support from federal and state government agencies and foundations for the strategic initiatives of USC's 23-branch library system, which has an annual budget of $40 million. •Secure external grant funding and contracts for cultural heritage projects, digital initiatives, training and professional development programs, media projects, building renovations and construction, and arts and cultural initiatives. •Oversee grant and major gift projects from program development to proposal, funding, and closeout with library faculty and staff, external partners, central university offices, and program officers at funding agencies to ensure successful outcomes and positive relationships with supporters.•Cultivate partnerships with USC departments and schools and a variety of external organizations for research, cultural programs, digital initiatives, media projects, education and training programs, and technology development projects. *Work closely with finance, human resources, university counsel's office, and a variety of university departments to ensure proper management of grant and donor funds and compliance with university and sponsor policies and the terms of grant and gift agreements. •Collaborate with USC Libraries senior leadership and faculty across the USC library system and external partners to develop grant projects and proposals to federal and state government agencies, foundations, and individual donors. *Develop cultural programs and initiatives in collaboration with USC Libraries leadership, library faculty and staff, and external organizations, including events for USC's Visions and Voices initiative and the Emmy Award-winning Lost L.A. television series co-produced by KCET and the USC Libraries. Show less

•Wrote and edited speeches, news articles, press releases, brochures, strategic planning documents, and collateral demonstrating the value of the USC Libraries for USC students, faculty, and senior leadership; donors and external funding agencies; and Los Angeles and national media.•Helped to develop the written and visual identity of the USC Libraries and conduct outreach to key audiences.•Developed and executed marketing plans for library initiatives by working closely with… Show more •Wrote and edited speeches, news articles, press releases, brochures, strategic planning documents, and collateral demonstrating the value of the USC Libraries for USC students, faculty, and senior leadership; donors and external funding agencies; and Los Angeles and national media.•Helped to develop the written and visual identity of the USC Libraries and conduct outreach to key audiences.•Developed and executed marketing plans for library initiatives by working closely with staff in other campus units and external partners. •Established active social media presence for the libraries through the launch of our Libwire news blog and USC Libraries Twitter and Facebook pages. •Collaborated with librarians, USC faculty, and L.A.-area institutions to develop cultural programs highlighting library collections for students and oversaw book and publication projects. Show less

•Researched, wrote, and edited marketing materials for a document-management software company, including print brochures, direct mail pieces, web pages, trade show collateral, and news articles. •Collaborated with vertical marketing specialists in financial services, healthcare, law enforcement, and local government, as well as product managers and graphic designers, to refine messaging for specific industries and craft the content of print and web pieces. •Trained and… Show more •Researched, wrote, and edited marketing materials for a document-management software company, including print brochures, direct mail pieces, web pages, trade show collateral, and news articles. •Collaborated with vertical marketing specialists in financial services, healthcare, law enforcement, and local government, as well as product managers and graphic designers, to refine messaging for specific industries and craft the content of print and web pieces. •Trained and supervised junior writers and assisted with interviewing and hiring decisions. •Helped to develop the company’s branding, messaging, and voice for communications with resellers and prospective customers in a variety of industries. Show less

•Taught upper division American literature survey class covering 1630-1860 and upper division 20th century British novel class.

•Taught writing classes for third-year undergraduates as part of the USC Writing Program and a British literature class covering 1800 to 1950 for the USC English department.

•Designed, wrote, and edited English language instruction materials which Estat provided to Benesse, a $3.7-billion international language testing company based in Japan. •Worked closely with Benesse editors and consultants to design and launch a new product, the Global Test of English Communication (GTEC). •Hired, trained, and supervised a virtual team of editors, graphic designers, and freelance writers to meet production deadlines and ensure our products met Benesse’s… Show more •Designed, wrote, and edited English language instruction materials which Estat provided to Benesse, a $3.7-billion international language testing company based in Japan. •Worked closely with Benesse editors and consultants to design and launch a new product, the Global Test of English Communication (GTEC). •Hired, trained, and supervised a virtual team of editors, graphic designers, and freelance writers to meet production deadlines and ensure our products met Benesse’s specifications and accomplished its testing goals. Show less

•Taught writing seminars as part of the University of Chicago Writing Program and assisted with teaching of interdisciplinary humanities course for first-year students.

•Edited and proofread academic manuscripts in the humanities and social sciences through all phases of the production process.