Community Relations And Volunteering: Republic Media Volunteers - Founder/Development Team Leader
Republic Media/Gannett (The Arizona Republic, Azcentral.Com And Lavoz)
200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, Az 85004
● Founded ‘Republic Media Volunteers’ employee driven volunteer program in 2009 with the goal ofpromoting and supporting community and volunteer involvement with Republic Media employees.● Developed and produced community volunteer events and drives resulting in thousands of hours andpounds of goods including food, school items, clothes, hygiene items and more. Grew the program from one event and drive per month to two-three events and one drive per month.● Led the development of a brand identity including color palette, logo, communication tools, flyer templates and promotional items.● Secured key partnerships and connected nonprofits to local business leaders to secure necessary donations, such as water bottles for a drive benefitting Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development.● Produced annual employee appreciation events for all employees who had donated an item or volunteered.● Volunteered personally with dozens of organizations, such as CASS, UMOM New Day Center, St. Mary’s Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix Rescue Mission, and The Salvation Army.