Brittany Dick Email and Phone Number

Blogging, writing, editing, project management, and content creation for healthcare marketers. Check out my work at www.thewordbaker.com.

- Served as lead writer for assigned program units, demonstrating a high level of writing, research and editing talent for a variety of projects including news features, web features, newsletters, fact sheets, annual reports, faculty biographies, talking points, public service announcements, video and radio scripts, and publication copy- Supported county staff and faculty by developing county news stories and promotional materials for use in traditional media, web and social media-Provided overall communications and social media training to county staff and Extension employees- Researched, developed and suggested content ideas for communications team for interesting, timely and educational content for web, social media, news features and county news for inclusion in strategic calendar- Conceived and implemented strategic social media campaigns for multiple accounts by managing regular Facebook, Twitter and Instagram updates and scheduling posts for special events- Proofread and write critical emails, correspondence and speeches for high-level administration, including the dean - Facilitated production of promotional materials for events, acting as the go-to between the design team and client to ensure client’s needs are met with a high level of service and adherence to University branding requirements - Responded to inquires from traditional media, student media, members of the University community and the public - Mentored student writers in developing, writing and revising content on deadline - Participated in staff meetings to present weekly social media analytics and ensure content is relevant and on deadline - Assisted with and provide coordination, planning and logistical support for Extension and University events

- Update and maintain both agency and external client blogs via WordPress, while leveraging Yoast plugin, Google Adwords and Google Trends for heightened SEO value -Create internal and client press releases and distribute to proper media outlets-Proofread and edit all print and web material before client approval-Craft radio ads for both clients and sister company -Interview clients and craft search engine optimized content for the creation of websites-Maintain both internal and client social media accounts using tools such as Hootsuite

Led the organization in winning the Best Student Chapter in the State at the 2013 West Virginia PRSA Crystal Awards Led the organization in winning Runner-Up for Best Student Organization on Campus out of more than 300 student organizationsDelegate to each executive board officer and work together to oversee committees Motivate members to join and get involved Plan and book leaders for agency tours, resume workshops, and fundraising or community service eventsChosen delegate for 2012 National Assembly in Charlotte, NCAttendee to 2012 Leadership Rally in Scottsdale, AZAttendee to 2012 National Conference in San Francisco, CAAttendee to the 2013 Regional Conference in Athens, OHAttendee to the 2013 National Conference in Philadelphia, PA

Develop leadership and crisis management skills by representing WVU at university events, photograph and welcome incoming guests at the president’s house

-Led a group of seniors in a successful strategic communications campaign that exceeded all objectives, garnered more than 630,000 media impressions and increased overall awareness of ManuPath by 260%-Serve as the primary liaison between the client(WVMA) and capstone teammates -Responsible for the overall performance of a ten-member team,which includes setting deadlines, delegating responsibilities, and holding members accountable-Responsible for writing background chapter of WVMA campaign book

- Perform research on the utilization of social media in the banking industry and asses risk management for possible social media accounts_______________________________________-Designated as lead intern of five for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative communications staff. The Initiative was the largest community service project in the nation's history headquartered by the Citizen's Conservation Corps of West Virginia in Beckley, WV.-The Initiative duties included: -Drafting several press releases and media advisories -Visiting project locations to handle media and introduce them to all project managers, AmeriCorps service members and local volunteers for interviews -Crafting and distributing social media blasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr from both The Initiative and CCC personal accounts -Compiling media clips each morning from local newspapers. *Total press release pick-ups reached more than 300 and the communications staff efforts resulted in more than 150 stories about The Initiative.

Created communication audit, news release, feature story, fact sheet, media advisory, backgrounder, photo opportunity sheet, media list, brochure and flyer for the non-profit organizationCreated and maintained Twitter account; made Facebook page more user-friendly and searchableSent electronic media kits to media outlets and sent PSAs to radio outlets

Assisted national media at 2012 PGA Greenbrier ClassicDrafted crisis plansCompiled media clipsAssembled databases in excelPerformed research for client eventsProofread employee work material Booked client presentations at WV County Rotary Clubs and Chambers of CommerceContributed to press conference set-upsWrote copy for and aided in set-up for client events

Assist in Social Media outreach of website, articles and updates of CLWrite, organize and submit articles to WordPress that automatically post to siteContact celebrity agents to set up phone/in person interviews