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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lead the development and implementation of donor communications and public relations strategies for a nonprofit serving Chicago’s unhoused population, significantly contributing to the organization meeting its annual $10-million fundraising target.Oversee creation and production of quarterly print newsletters, critical stewardship materials that drive an average revenue of $1.2 million a yearProduce impactful speeches, presentations, and videos for donor events, including gala fundraisers that generate an average revenue of $420,000 a yearWrite and design direct mail and e-mail appeals that raise an annual average of $250,000Manage creation and execution of Giving Tuesday campaigns, which have raised $550,000 over the past seven yearsElevate The Night Ministry's profile and attract new supporters by securing press coverage in national and local media outlets, including CNN, WTTW, and the Chicago TribuneEducate the community about The Night Ministry's mission through engaging in-person and virtual presentationsDirect strategy and content development for the agency's social media platforms, resulting in enhanced engagement and outreachManaged the successful redesign and relaunch of the organization's website

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

Produced customized marketing products for a leading provider of enhanced travel programs for cultural institutions and academic alumni/ae associations.Developed highly efficient client relationships, establishing superior customer relations and furthering trust in the organizational brandManaged publication workflows for printed travel program material to ensure timely and accurate deliveryConsistently met and beat deadlines while simultaneously managing multiple projects in various stages of development

Evanston, Il

Envisioned and executed publicity and marketing campaigns for one of the premier academic art museums in the country, resulting in broader exposure for the institution and increased attendance at exhibitions and special events.Directed the creation, editing, and coordination of the museum’s quarterly programming calendars, membership magazine, and printed promotional materialsGenerated press coverage for museum exhibitions and events, including stories in the Chicago Reader and Chronicle of Higher Education and on WBEZ and WTTWCoordinated the rental of the museum’s facilities for special events and programs, overseeing aspects of event planning for partnersSpearheaded two redesigns of the museum’s website, incorporating social media, video, and audio materialPlanned and executed print, broadcast, and online advertising, including campaigns on public transit, media outlets, and digital platforms

Evanston, Il

Promoted Northwestern faculty research and expertise through podcasts and newsfeeds and coordinated radio and television coverage of university arts events.AccomplishmentsCreated press coverage for arts-related university events including stories on Voice of America, CBS Chicago and WFMT-FM.Shifted Northwestern Newsfeed, a forum for faculty research and comment, from a telephone-accessed service to a web-based program.

Chicago, Il

Wrote and reported news stories as an integral part of team of journalists on an all-news radio station. Responsibilities included providing copy and headlines for morning, midday and afternoon broadcasts, including a noon business hour.Accomplishments Best Newscast, Second Place, Illinois Association Press Broadcasters Association, 1999

Greater Chicago Area

Played a vital support role in the newsroom of one of Chicago’s leading radio stations. Responsibilities included gathering information from official sources and eyewitnesses on breaking news stories as well as recording and logging audio from station reporters and networks.

Chicago, Il

Provided support services for the news department of Chicago’s public radio station, including conducting interviews with newsmakers and preparing audio clips and related news copy for anchors.