Julie Cooper Email & Phone Number

Write strategic communications that inspire support for the OSU Foundation's and OSU Alumni Association's unified fundraising and engagement priorities; manage a team of freelance writers.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Wrote and edited creative copy for email, web, social media, ads and the Oregon Stater quarterly alumni magazine which has a reader base of more than 230,000. Highlighted the lifetime achievements and pride points of alumni, faculty and the university. Supported a rapid change to meet online engagement needs amid COVID-19, including writing for the award-winning Beaver Lodge newsletter. Broadened and retained membership to the OSU Alumni Association to generate program-sustaining revenue.

Video Games Are Good (VGG) champions the positive in the video games industry. We aim to use our games industry coverage — news, reviews, features, livestreams and more — to share optimism and compassion while uplifting the hard work poured into the games we play.• Edit all content published at videogamesgood.com and contribute articles and reviews.• Consult on all creative assets and web design, including collaborating with the art director and editor-in-chief for a complete visual relaunch in June 2021.• Appear in and moderate gameplay livestreams, engaging viewers and subscribers.• Develop personality-filled copy for social media to increase click-throughs and encourage repeat community engagement with VGG.• Plan and execute events, such as fundraising streams and an annual multi-segment 24-hour stream that includes collaborations with special guests to drive shared outcomes, donation incentives, and product reveals.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Provided friendly and efficient transactions and contributed to the clean, safe and enjoyable movie-going experience at a small four-screen theater. Flexible and proficient team member in box office, concessions and usher positions.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Crafted 1-3 feature stories per month, plus newsletters, web content, ads and video scripts to promote 60+ division programs. Maximized the impact of interviews by incorporating individuals' quotes and testimonials across multiple stories — addressing a fresh and helpful topic each time.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Designed and implemented a new monthly internal newsletter using MailChimp. Improved workplace community and culture with a presentation to 70+ staff regarding gender-affirming and -inclusive language best practices for the workplace.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Applied in a competitive applicant pool and was awarded an internship position through PROMISE, a longstanding and respected internship program at Oregon State University. Engaged in 10 weeks of close collaboration with an involved mentor and cohort group trainings designed to help student interns focus their crafts, diversify skills and prepare for future employment.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Supported marketing and execution of 6 fundraiser events and concerts, including:• Improved relationships with business sponsors through compelling social media copy, eye-catching arrangements and photographs of in-kind donors' products, and day-of-event support for booth representatives• Processed transactions and restocked products, fortified event safety and sustainability efforts and delegated responsibilities to community volunteers• Arranged event aesthetic including signage, product placement, freshly-cut floral arrangements from the SAGE gardens and candid event photography

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Implemented unique marketing projects to deliver information, resources and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Contributed to Facebook audience growth of over 17% in 2 years. Managed, edited and launched a new LGBTQ+ creative publication, Paper Cloud, with a small team.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Advised students in the development of strong writing skills and academic problem-solving to meet their academic and professional goals. Participated in regular trainings to better serve various class standings, skill levels, cultural backgrounds and academic disciplines.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Planned, publicized and facilitated social justice events with a focus on arts and creative engagement, including Oregon State's first ever Imagining — an event format conceptualized by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture where artists, organizers and community members unite to envision and catalyze social change.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Translated complex academic, scientific, social and cultural issues into digestible stories. Developed a recurring "Get to Know Your Student Leaders" profile series, creating transparency between Oregon State's student leaders — government, program council, campus media, international and multicultural student support networks — and the larger student body.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies