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Orlando, Florida, United States

As part of Advancement's Project Marketing team, I help set strategy and direction for philanthropy materials featuring Wycliffe's sponsored projects. I supervise design and editing staff, and ensure consistent quality, voice and style across all products produced by the team.I'm good at...• Working across production areas (writing, editing, design, video).• Caring for and leading team members.• Contributing creative direction.

Orlando, Florida, United States

I produced progress reports and proposals for major donors. I researched, wrote and edited content that represented those funding needs to investors in a way that was concise and compelling. Building upon my previous job role, I performed a greater variety of tasks that sometimes included graphic design and video production.I was good at...• Synthesizing and organizing content.• Finding and crafting stories from limited source materials.• Self-managing much of my work.

Orlando, Florida, United States

I researched and wrote a variety of materials to support the work of Wycliffe's philanthropy advisory and development teams. I drafted project summaries and reports, as well as proposals for executive events and special campaigns.I was good at…• Adapting to new writing styles and standards.• Adhering to individual project preferences and sensitivities.• Meeting deadlines.A Juggling ActNot only did all the writers on my team juggle many assignments, but as it turns out, we could all juggle objects too! I had great fun scripting a team presentation in which we demonstrated our section’s project flow by passing and juggling balls. It was a successful event that helped build and strengthen our team’s working relationship with other groups in our department.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Tasked with growing and engaging an audience of prayer partners, I crafted communications materials across print, email and online media. I adhered to a demanding editorial timeline for a number of products that required content on a daily, weekly, bi-monthly and annual basis. Beginning in 2012, I worked the majority of this job remotely. I also received a promotion to Senior Writer.I was good at…• Conducting research interviews (in person and through correspondence).• Crafting stories about unreached people groups and current initiatives within the organization.• Editing reports and information submitted by a number of contributors.Multiplying the ImpactOne of my favorite projects from this job was a blog/email campaign that I produced called “40 Days of Prayer.” I was asked to conceptualize, research and write all of its content. Following its successful run, the material was reused and packaged as a stand-alone piece by the marketing department. It was also translated into several languages so other international organizations within the Wycliffe Global Alliance could use it.

Orlando, Florida, United States

At SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove theme park, I recorded video of guests learning about dolphins and swimming with them. During regularly scheduled interactions, I waded into the waters of the dolphin lagoons along with trainers and guests, and recorded their experience. I also assisted people with the selection and purchase of their photo/video products.I quickly proved myself to be a go-to videographer and was designated to shoot VIP interactions, a responsibility reserved for those who demonstrated consistent good quality in their videos.I was good at…• Interacting with park guests.• Working in extreme weather conditions.• Considering the safety of animals, colleagues and guests.Wearing a wetsuit to work? Check.Surrounded by beautiful lagoons, white sand and palm trees? Yep. Recording a life-long, favorite memory for people? Definitely. Getting nudged by dolphins as I work? All the time. ...Most unique job I’ve ever had? You know it!

Orlando, Florida, United States

To satisfy my interest in telling stories across a number of mediums, I jumped at the chance to work as a videographer on Wycliffe’s media team. I helped produce videos for publicity and marketing purposes, as well as for internal events.In this role, I took media-gathering trips to locations in Southeast Asia and South America. I was good at…• Relating cross-culturally to contacts and colleagues in foreign places.• Writing scripts.• Editing video.Adventures Behind the CameraWorking in various field and studio locations was an absolute thrill. I’m especially thankful for the opportunity I had to travel to new places and help document the diverse work of linguistics and translation. Traveling reminds me just how small a part I play in a very big world.

Orlando, Florida, United States

After serving for more than a year as a writer in Marketing Communications, I took on a leadership role that oversaw the editorial section. I supervised a team of writers that included employees, volunteers and interns. I also helped manage the department's production calendar, and coordinated assignments involving a variety of creative professionals. During this time, I was the managing editor of In Other Words, Wycliffe's flagship magazine.I was good at…• Collaborating with production staff.• Leading production meetings.• Mentoring new staff members.The Most Interesting MeetingsI don’t always call meetings, but when I do, I prefer a room full of writers. Stay creative, my friends.

Orlando, Florida, United States

I researched, wrote and edited copy for a variety of communications pieces that publicized Wycliffe's worldwide work in Bible translation. My writing was featured in regular corporate newsletters, brochures, advertisements and in Wycliffe's flagship magazine, In Other Words.I was good at…• Writing articles.• Adapting to Wycliffe’s preferred editorial style.• Adhering to a corporate approval system.Creativity CubedThis was my first office job, and in spite of moving into a city of cubicles, I discovered the creative spirit was still permitted to roam free.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

As part of a five-person cast, I performed in a repertoire of plays in Saltworks' Social Issues Drama Tour. We presented entertaining and educational school assemblies that addressed issues related to bullying, drugs and alcohol, sexual activity and character education.Performances were held at public schools throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. Following each show, I helped lead question and answer times with K–12 students.I was good at…• Energizing audiences.• Communicating with children and teens.• Performing in a variety of settings and atmospheres.• Building good rapport with my team members.Meaningful and MemorableThis job combined so many things that I love, like addressing current issues with powerful storytelling; encouraging children and teens to make good choices; working in a creative environment; and performing in a close-knit team. To this day, my job at Saltworks remains one of my all-time favorites!

Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States

As one of two lead teachers, I helped develop and implement program activities for elementary age children of SIL staff members. I also oversaw sports and swim times. About 20-30 children attended the program.I was good at…• Encouraging children and listening to them.• Creating an environment where children were treated with respect and care.• Exercising patience and resolving conflict.We’re Still FriendsThe children I taught in this program are all grown up now, and I’m proud to say that some are my friends today! Position held during the Summers of 1994–1997.