Chelsea Fray Email & Phone Number

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

- Works closely with all three contracted state workforce registries (MiRegistry, Achieve - The Minnesota Center for Professional Development, and Wisconsin Registry) to develop and implement strategic communication plans.- Develops unique and user-friendly tools to assist child care providers in utilizing registry services.- Collaborates with diverse teams to develop contract-specific outreach materials.- Serves as Governing Board liaison with high-level communications tasks including meeting logistics, reporting, and record maintenance.

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

- Developed, implemented, and evaluated strategic communications plans to promote MNCPD tools and services to target audiences- Designed, produced, and distributed all publications including newsletters, blogs, member resources, videos, and graphics- Coordinated communication efforts in partnership with other DHS Grantees- Developed, implemented, and evaluated new communication initiatives directly targeted to reach and support underserved communities

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Worked as a core member of the Marketing/Business Development team to help direct andpersonally implement the firm’s marketing and BD strategy.• Had direct contact with people of all levels, both internally and externally to further thecompany’s goals in each market and continue to develop relationships.• Acts as a MEP representative to clients and partners during the initial contact stage to forgenew relationships and follow up after meetings.• Attended trade shows along with different conferences, both educational and customer oriented.• Developed a high-level technical understanding of MEP’s capabilities to share with clients andpartners.

- Provided internal support for President & CEO- Served as liaison to the Board of Directors- Coordinated committee and governance meetings- Coordinated office space, supplies, and technology- Was responsible for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and managing financial records

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Maintained accurate and timely documentation and accounting for all current and prospective investors• Managed comprehensive database of investors and prospective investors• Scheduled meetings with current and prospective investors and responded to telephone inquiries• Managed logistics for: • Investor relations and respective committee meetings, including supporting efforts of said committees • Quarterly investor events, including annual meeting

• Identified and qualified individual, corporate/foundation and government funding prospects.• Evaluated, organized, and edited verified and extrapolated data into comprehensive reports.• Wrote and prepared grant proposals, reports and other donor communications. • Built corporate relationships with vendors and local and national corporations to advance sponsorship for University programs.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Taught the Communication 110 – Communication for Critical Inquiry course• Managed a classroom of 23 undergraduate students• Created and adapted lesson plans to fit needs of students

Moline, Il

• Represented and promoted the image and mission of Wells 4 Wellness• Created and managed social media campaigns• Assisted with preparation for and management of fundraising events

• Updated and maintained the organization’s contact database using SugarCRM• Developed the procedure for updating and maintaining the organization’s contact database• Trained staff on how to use the contact database• Edited and created marketing materials for the JiET-A Institute of Technology and Foreign Trade Zone #176• Created e-blast messages to market key events

• Documented church events through photographing and filming special programming at the church• Assisted with website maintenance using a custom designed Terrostar content management system• Developed print and online campaigns using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere Pro• Created and distributed news releases for church events• Managed the church's digital signage through Signagelive

• Documented members of the incoming class’s Facebook group and the Augustana College Admissions Facebook page• Posted accurate information on the incoming class’s Facebook group and the Augustana College Admissions Facebook page• Researched Augustana College’s profile on various college search websites and communicate updates directly to the provider• Created and maintained informational pieces for Admissions Counselors to distribute to potential students

• Assisted with website maintenance using WordPress web software• Created email communications through Constant Contact to maintain relationships with donors, community members, and race participants• Updated database with information of sponsors and racers so we can communicate with them in the future

• Redesigned the menu, formatted to the owner’s specifications• Collaborated with the restaurant owner to devise appealing names for dishes

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies And English

Activities and Societies: Chi Alpha Pi Sorority, Mortar Board

Nonprofit Leadership Development Certificate

Developed skills in competent communication, effective financial management, knowledgeable organizational leadership, and ethical.

Education record