Experienced marketing and communications professional with special expertise in medical technology and nonprofit organizations. Copywriting, copy editing, content marketing, digital marketing, web content, advertising, public relations and more. Also considering full-time permanent agency or marketing/communications positions.

Oversee and deliver strategically developed content across a range of platforms, including web, mobile app, print, video and content marketingDevelop brand identity elements for regional, national and multinational companies and organizations in a number of industries, including healthcare and medical technology, automotive and manufacturing, service, non-profit and education Maintain brand standards for clientsAct as primary copywriter for all materialsEnsure quality of content across all materialsCollaborate with art/design department to create effective, engaging content for traditional advertising, content marketing, new product rollouts, trade shows, public relations materials Lead in the writing of searchable web copy, press releases, marketing proposals, email blasts, brochures, infographics and more Provide voice-over in video presentationsWrite music and lyrics for occasional campaigns

Write and disseminate all media releases and assist in media relationsCraft messages to the public, media and members in order to manage potentialcrises and maintain the Zoo's favorable position in the communityWrite, edit and oversee the publication of Safari Magazine, a 20-page quarterlymagazine that reaches over 50,000 Toledo Zoo membersWrite and edit the Sentinel, a monthly publication distributed to all Zoo staffDevelop all on-grounds signage, incorporating educational and conservation themesinto text that will be understood by all Zoo visitorsDeveloped a new approach to Safar-E-Mail, an email newsletter, shifting its focustoward a more engaging animal-related newsletterConceptualize, write, edit and coordinate the release of the Zoo's RUBY Award-winning Annual Report, which chronicles the accomplishments of the past year.Write for and assist in the development and maintenance of the Zoo's websiteAssist in the development of messaging in the Zoo's levy campaigns and year-roundadvertising campaigns, including the Crystal Award-winning summer 2008 campaignOversee input and submissions from writers and photographers representing variousdepartments throughout the Zoo

Served as instructor of Written Communications I, Written Communications II andSociologyDeveloped an array of lesson plans that stressed the basics of grammar as well ashelped students of vastly diverse abilities strengthen their writing skillsProofread hundreds of papers as a function of the grading process and helpedstudents gain a greater understanding of how they could become better writersPresented complex information in a way that captured the students' imaginations

Served as owner/manager of a vintage vinyl storeCo-developed and designed the store’s website and its content.Wrote press releases, in-store signage, and advertisements for both print and broadcast mediaEarned a reputation as an expert and an appraiser of vintage vinyl LPs, 45s and 78s

Developed, produced and presented radio news stories covering a range of topics from politics to science to the artsCreated messaging for on-air fundraising campaignsHosted All Things Considered, a drive-time news programManaged “Underage Thinking,” a grant-funded youth radio project

Wrote and managed grants and grant budgets to corporate and foundation philanthropies Spearheaded membership campaign Collaborated on all marketing pieces and jazz programming Assisted in the organization of the annual Art Tatum Jazz Festival