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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Iron Village Preparatory Academy is a K-5 academic enrichment program that launched September 2020. The program, which is officially incorporated with the Commonwealth of Virginia (and a registered 501c3), plans to grow into a full-fledged K-8 private school in Fall 2023.The program’s name comes from the two well-known adages, “It takes a village to raise a child” and “Iron sharpens Iron.”Iron Village Preparatory Academy is committed to using representation and community involvement to address the achievement gap negatively affecting Black children in the Richmond area.The program will be a nationally recognized model of urban academic excellence that blends Virginia Standards of Learning with a culturally responsive, values-based curriculum that Iron Village Preparatory Academy leadership is developing.

Morgantown, Wv

I developed and implemented strategic integrated communication plans intended to raise the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences’ visibility and promote its reputation to prospective and current students, alumni, external influencers, the hiring marketplace and other key constituents. Worked alongside the dean, providing leadership across all aspects of the college’s marketing efforts to monitor and secure its positioning in the marketplace and to support the college’s effective engagement with key constituent groups. Served as executive editor for the college’s twice-yearly alumni magazine (45,000+ circulation), working with writers, designers and photographers on the project. Managed a staff including a communication specialist, graphic designer, writing interns and a web designer. Oversaw the college’s (16 departments and six programs) messaging and identity systems and how they were applied across an appropriate mix of print publications, web and other electronic communications, public relations, and advertising tailored to various audiences.

Morgantown, West Virginia

I developed and implemented strategic integrated communication plans intended to raise the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences’ visibility and promote its reputation to prospective and current students, alumni, external influencers, the hiring marketplace and other key constituents. Worked with the dean and development office to provide leadership across all aspects of the college’s marketing efforts to monitor and secure its positioning in the marketplace and to support the college’s effective engagement with key constituent groups. Served as executive editor for the college’s twice-yearly alumni magazine (45,000+ circulation), working with writers, designers and photographers on the project. Managed a staff of writing interns and a web designer. Oversaw the college’s (16 departments and 10 programs) messaging and identity systems and how they were applied across an appropriate mix of print publications, web and other electronic communications, public relations, and advertising tailored to various audiences.

Morgantown, West Virginia

As development officer I worked with the director of development at the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences on development activities that focused on young alumni. In conjunction with this campaign, the Eberly College launched full throttle into its 2020 Strategic Plan. We strive to be "Locally focused, Nationally Prominent, Globally Engaged." (http://issuu.com/eberly/docs/eberly-strategic-plan)My responsibilities included: managing the annual fund and online efforts, in addition to soliciting gifts up to $25K, overseeing the production of publicity materials, and sponsoring and attending fundraising events that aim in renewing and/or upgrading current donors, as well as, increasing the overall participation rate in giving. I also coordinated all annual fund and online efforts on behalf of Eberly's 16 departments and 10 programs. Go Mountaineers!

Morgantown, Wv

I supported the mission of the NAFTC (National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium) by assisting the Assistant Director – Communications in the development of communications, marketing, curricula and other training materials, in regard to writing, editing and proofreading.Provided writing and editorial assistance in the development of NAFTC curriculum, training products, marketing materials, newsletters, and other written products to support the NAFTC program requirements.Provided support to other NAFTC program areas by providing editorial review of other nationally distributed publications, marketing materials, curricula and other products as needed. Assisted internal staff with technical writing assistance as needed.Wrote regular news releases on newsworthy activities of NAFTC. Wrote, reviewed, proofread, edited, and assisted with the production and publication of other written products and materials as assigned. Assisted with content development and posting for organization websites and social media sites.

Morgantown, West Virginia

Developed and implemented strategic integrated communication plans intended to raise the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences’ visibility and promote its reputation to prospective and current students, alumni, external influencers, the hiring marketplace and other key constituents. Worked with the dean and development office to provide leadership across all aspects of the college’s marketing efforts to monitor and secure its positioning in the marketplace and to support the college’s effective engagement with key constituent groups. Served as executive editor for the college’s twice-yearly alumni magazine (45,000+ circulation), working with writers, designers and photographers on the project. Managed a staff of writing interns. Oversaw the college’s (16 departments and 10 programs) messaging and identity systems and how they were applied across an appropriate mix of print publications, web and other electronic communications, public relations, advertising tailored to various audiences.

Proofing pages for the next day's paper as well as some advanced sections.

Developed and wrote all press releases, built relationships with statewide media, maintained all media lists, wrote and pitched feature stories, developed and wrote op-eds for board members and school president. Maintained accuracy and brand identity through management of the website; developed and wrote features and profiles (donors, students, alumni); developed ideas, copy and campaigns for monthly e-newsletters and e-alerts toward four different audiences. Worked with executive director and school personnel to develop ideas and copy for brochures, invitation, posters, ad campaigns.

Traveled around the state to cover education and related issues including policy, legislation and testing. Developed and wrote stories affecting schools statewide, particularly Midlands-area schools. Maintained professional relationships with national, statewide and local education sources. Responsible for crafting articles that answer "Why should I care?" for parents, students, school officials and community members. Also worked as weekend general assignment reporter. Duties included reporting, self-editing and posting developing stories to the web that gave readers up-to-date information while maintaining The State's commitment to accuracy and quality journalism.

VCU's mainstream twice-weekly student newspaper. Coordinated editorial, production, business and advertising operations and served as chief executive officer of the CT.

Wrote both feature and hard news. Covered budget cuts to various state agencies and community service programs including effects on the S.C. branch of AmeriCorps.

Regents Bachelor Of Arts, Regents Bachelor Of Arts

Specialized Journalism

Activities and Societies: Black Awakening Choir 2000-2002 The Commonwealth Times 2000-2005news editorial track.

Honors Degree, General Education