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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Develop a strategic communications plan for the Foundation that best highlights its mission, vision, values, and programmatic activities through a racial justice lens.

Led organizational content strategy and publishing initiatives, creating dynamic multimedia content and ensuring brand and tone consistency across communications products. ☞ Led the editorial direction for Advancing Philanthropy, the 72-page quarterly magazine with a circulation of 30,000, conceiving, editing, and guiding the full production process.☞ Managed an external team of vendors consisting of a graphic designer, magazine printer, and distribution house.☞ Increased page views by revitalizing the magazine’s editorial voice and broadening the focus to include women’s initiatives, diversity and inclusion, and emerging young professionals.☞ Cultivated relationships with organizational leaders to link content goals to strategic priorities.☞ Developed and managed monthly, quarterly, and yearly content calendars.☞ Directed editorial feedback, guidance, and mentorship to 20+ volunteer writers.

Worked within the Office of University Communications to develop, manage, and produce electronic and hard copy communications for the Office of the President. ☞ Lead Editor. Supervised a team of 10 freelance writers, copy editors, designers, and a print house.☞ Conceptualized, edited, and managed publications from the Office of the President, including Howard Magazine, a 60-page quarterly alumni publication.☞ Developed and executed comprehensive strategies for digital and hard-copy publications.☞ Developed themes for each issue of Howard Magazine, managed story development, conceptualized design elements, and assigned articles to authors.☞ Cross-collaborated with Deans, Faculty, and Staff across 14 schools to identify the stories that highlight accomplishments and initiatives.☞ Managed a $500,000 budget for Howard Magazine, directing money for writers, design, and printing.

As a senior team member for Business Officer, NACUBO's monthly magazine, led efforts related to production, feature article development, and digital magazine assets. ☞ Developed story ideas and edited multiple departments and feature articles.☞ Managed production and maintenance of the Business Officer magazine website. ☞ Co-directed development of a new website with team members and web developers.☞ Managed monthly production cycle; read and revised layouts, using Adobe Acrobat to notate edits for the design team.☞ Streamlined production process to optimize efficiency and productivity, reducing editing time by two hours.

☛ Served as Business Officer magazine's associate editor, directing production schedules and management, leading editorial calendar management, and writing and editing monthly department features. ☛ Promoted to Deputy Editor.

Managed communications in the policy department, serving as the digital publications manager and subject matter expert for campus safety and security issues. ☞ Lead writer for all content related to campus safety and security issues.☞ Managed content, editing, production, and distribution of NACUBO Current (bi-weekly) & HR Horizons (quarterly), digital newsletters sent to 45,000 members, sponsors, and key stakeholders.☞ Collaborated cross-functionally to expedite the newsletter rebrand by developing new design, layout, and content; managed project timeline and rollout.☞ Improved and simplified newsletter production by implementing a customized project management system, reducing overall production time and sending out to members hours ahead of schedule.

☛ Coordinated the production and management of electronic publications centered on the latest news in higher education finance and administration and managed all website content updates for the policy department. ☛ Promoted to Communications and Policy Assistant.

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Master Of Science - Ms, Homeland Security

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science | Minor: International Relations