I’m a versatile communications pro and expert at coordinating people, processes and prose.My newsroom and nonprofit experiences have honed my abilities to anticipate the unexpected, redirect resources and collaboratively create solutions that support the mission and inspire others to join the cause.I seek to apply my editorial, writing and marketing communications experience to benefit a mission-driven organization.SKILLS I OFFER:♦ WRITING. Appealing to readers by enlivening arcane subjects and avoiding jargon and clichés. ♦ EDITING. Streamlining text while maintaining the author’s voice—all the while considering what the reader needs.♦ PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Planning and directing tasks by defining outcomes, motivating teams and meeting deadlines.♦ RESOURCE PLANNING. Setting priorities and making sure that all activities contribute to the strategic mission.♦ STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS: Bridging communication gaps internally and externally to heighten awareness of key priorities.ABOUT ME:♦ I'm a creative and unconventional thinker, writer and editor.♦ I'm entrepreneurial in my approach to appraising and solving complex challenges.♦ I'm expert at tracking moving parts while seeing around corners.♦ I'm respectful of others’ expertise, finding ways to complement their contributions.♦ I use discretion and sound judgment when overseeing highly sensitive projects.♦ I'm prepared with research that forms the basis of the solutions I propose.♦ I'm intellectually curious, a great listener and thrive on getting to the heart of the story.