Devon (Marrow) Copeland Email & Phone Number

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.

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.

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.

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.".

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.

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.

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).

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?".

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