Grace Hess Email & Phone Number

United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

For the Publishing Manager position, I continue to produce re-occuring digital and printed content, and maintain my relationships with advertisers, writers, internal stakeholders and subscribers for all publication-related inquiries. With this promotion, I'll start adding more leadership experiences to my position and support or manage the logistics and finances of in-house and outbound printed and digital marketing materials on a project-by-project basis.

Portage, Michigan, United States

As Senior Publishing Coordinator, I continue to produce printed magazines including Coonhound Bloodlines, Hunting Retriever and digital newsletters for Beagles and Cur/Feist squirrel dogs. I continue to work with advertisers and subscribers personally for all publication-related inquiries. New to my role is collaboration to produce the newest publication for UKC and outsource contributing freelance writers for the quarterly catalog.

Portage, Michigan, United States

As Publishing Coordinator, I produce monthly and bi-monthly printed magazines that reach audiences of over 8,000 readers combined. These magazines are Coonhound Bloodlines and Hunting Retriever owned by United Kennel Club and the Hunting Retriever Club. Coonhound Bloodlines is one of the longest running magazines since 1973, introduced as a auxiliary product of Bloodlines which had been published since 1905. I also create monthly digital newsletters for Beagles and Cur/Feist squirrel dogs. Lastly, I work with advertisers and subscribers personally for all publication-related inquiries.

East Lansing, Mi

I worked with the MSU AD+PR department as a media assistant of ADV492: Practical Guide to Storytelling. Practical Guide to Storytelling is a course aligned with MSU ComArtSci's AD+PR e-newsletter—"The Brief"—providing students an opportunity to functionally write stories for a real publication. As the Multimedia Intern, I guided students to tailor their content to fit the styling of digital media and e-newsletter formatting. I produced videos for monthly features on multiple topics, such as alumni interviews, college events and motivational student stories.

East Lansing, Mi

I worked as the ADV225: Writing for Public Relations Teaching Assistant. This position helped me to become an expert in AP style writing. As the ADV225 teaching assistant, I helped students to better themselves as professional writers in the field of PR by providing critiques to their publications. I partook in revising and editing their articles with the goal of grabbing the attention of the reader while practicing brief, concise and clear editorial language. I managed two sections of ADV225 and edited around 50 students papers per week.

Spartan Stadium

While studying full-time as a student, I was worked part-time as a Grant Caller for Michigan State University Greenline. I consistently achieved sales targets on a timely basis, each month I was gaining an average of $300.00 in alumni gifts to the university. I boosted sales through strong interpersonal skills with a persuasive, positive and a confident approach. Most importantly, I made lasting relationships with supportive alumni and learned about their experiences at our beloved university!

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

At Stryker, I worked within internal communications under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Communications. I wrote weekly newsletters for the employees informing the global company of events, awards and updates to the Fortune 500 company. I wrote articles to the employee website about journalistic interviews, events, or company triumphs. I discussed articles with directors of communication in many divisions and locations around the globe. I was located in the corporate headquarters and worked with all information units.

Portage, Mi

I collaborated with the Marketing Director to create the entire brand identity for the non-profit organization, Kingdom Kids. I constructed the program's logo, campaigned advertisements, designed the website layout, and built flyers. Also, I brainstormed fundraising events to accustom customers and members of Kingdom Sports of the 501C3, Kingdom Kids.

Battle Creek, Mi

I was responsible for building and creating public announcements, monitoring and updating flyers and posters around the zoo campus, and communicating with business superiors to generate appealing advertisements. I input information from customer calls and onsite service visits. Lastly, I delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answeringquestions.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Advertising

Creative Arts, General Studies

Participated in dual enrollment courses during my senior year of high school. I attended as a student of the Center of Art & New Media.