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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Fill the funnel. How? Equip great people to engage interested prospects with a clear and relevant pitch. Using an integrated email/call strategy our sales development team has doubled VisibleThread's customer engagement rates and generated millions in new pipeline.

Using AI technology and natural language processing, the VisibleThread Communications Suite improves readability, enhances user experience, insures compliance with corporate style guidelines, and ultimately drives sales. I promoted VisibleThread's solution to hundreds of accounts through email campaigns, direct calls, and web demos.

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Writing and editorial services with a focus on content marketing and digital strategy.

Gaithersburg, Md

As Communications Director in a mid-sized nonprofit, I advised executive leadership on strategic goals for internal and external communications; led the Communications team in production of videos, graphics, and compelling editorial content; created automated email campaigns to maximize member engagement among varied demographics; oversaw branding, content management, reputation management, and SEO optimization; coordinated an integrated digital strategy that boosted stakeholder engagement through mobile and social platforms; monitored marketing effectiveness with clear metrics and analytics; represented executive leadership in media relations, PR, donor communications, and crisis communication; and facilitated design and production of printed materials for various departments and events.

Gaithersburg, Md

As director of community outreach and international development, I researched initiatives that aligned closely with organizational priorities and then catalyzed stakeholder involvement. This involved identifying organizations and individuals that were excelling in community service; traveling internationally to build relationships with global partners; empowering volunteers to shape policy and make strategic decisions; leveraging the passions of departmental staff; securing the support of executive leadership; and amplifying the stories of what we had accomplished.I also provided strategic leadership for a network of 70+ small groups, supporting leaders with the vision, training, and resources they needed to maximize group dynamics. This position involved frequent collaboration with the Executive Director on organizational strategy and multi-year goals. I worked extensively with people in a variety of life situations and coached people experiencing conflict, struggling through significant crises, and facing life’s end.

Gaithersburg, Md

As Head of School I functioned as chief communications officer with direct responsibility for crisis communications, media relations, change management, dialogue with stakeholders, and showcase events. I was responsible for recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and evaluating 30+ faculty and staff; steering the School Board through policy formation and fundraising; communicating with parents about student achievements and faculty initiatives; working with other administrators to set the annual calendar, schedule classes, and manage $1.3M budget; overseeing a marketing strategy to boost enrollment and student retention; and public speaking for diverse audiences.

Gaithersburg, Md

When educational leaders decided to expand a local private K-8 school, I was hired to build a comprehensive high school program with rich academic and extra-curricular offerings for a diversely gifted community of students. My responsibilities included partnering with teachers and parents to develop unique programs and traditions; modeling instructional methods for high school faculty while teaching multiple subjects; promoting an atmosphere of student innovation and leadership; and guiding 100+ secondary students to cultivate a reflective worldview and effective communication skills. Since the school's first commencement ceremony in 1998, over 300 students have graduated from its program.

Gaithersburg, Md

As Executive Editor I led a collaborative team of writers and designers to produce over 40 issues of a bimonthly magazine, a donor newsletter, and various marketing and development collateral; coordinated the branding, editing, and marketing of a book series; and advised organizational leadership on communications strategies designed to engage donors and maximize circulation.

Gaithersburg, Md

I was hired to oversee all aspects of print production for the organization's bimonthly magazine and other resources reaching 20,000+ donors. By transitioning our department from conventional typesetting to desktop publishing, I reduced the annual budget by $10,000. I laid out publications using Quark Xpress, Adobe Pagemaker, and other applications while managing workflow with illustrators, writers, and printers to insure on-time and quality work.

Hanover, Nh

As Coordinator, I worked individually with students and recruited, trained, and mentored student tutors. I also teamed with faculty to insure that our tutorial method aligned with English Department standards. Undergraduate use of the Center rose 20% as I promoted its services among faculty and students.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

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