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Denver, CO, US

Remote

Remote

- Design for print, web, and installation including: brochures, invitations, logos and branding, posters, t-shirt designs, websites, social media, wall murals, etc.- Photograph people and events including: nonprofit events, weddings, and individuals- Provide consultation on projects ranging in sizes small and large- Also specialize in hand lettering and.

Dallas, Texas

- Oversaw a marketing team to produce photos, videos, bios, and social content that promoted adoptable pets, communicated key services and needs, and conveyed the overall vision of one of the largest animal shelters in the country- Created print and web materials including flyers, postcards, vehicle wraps, and apparel while maintaining brand standards.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

- Designed printed and web materials including brochures, reports, flyers, vehicle wraps, and more- Strategized and created content for social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)- Produced photo and video content of adoptable animals, major events, and special promotions- Coordinated with local media to generate meaningful stories and served.

Cleveland, Ohio

- Assisted with the preparation and execution of fundraising events for Harvest for Hunger, a 21 county wide food and funds drive- Designed various materials for use throughout the campaign- Provided customer service to participating organizations

Cleveland, Ohio

- Coordinated events ranging in size from 20 to 300+ people by producing promotional materials and campaigns, creating contact lists, recommending plans for space and materials, styling and setting up for the event- Strategized and planned social media posts, creating new campaigns for events and promotions that have reached up to 25K people - Designed.

Cleveland, Ohio

- Assisted in planning major donor events with fundraising goals ranging from $3.5K to $130K- Blogged about personal experiences and events- Designed various materials for events and promotions- Produced photographs of pantries, hot meal sites, clients and events to be used for marketing and promotional purposes- Obtained non-monetary donations through.

Ann Arbor, MI

- Organized over 200 hours of service and coordinated up to 400 volunteers each semester through projects of varying causes- Established the first APO "Saving Race” 5K raising over $500 for MedLife. (Maintained success by planning second bi-annual 5K raising $800 for The Neutral Zone)- Created and managed all social media outlets, earning 400+ followers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Organized public rallies, protests, concerts and other campaign related events by designing promotional materials, producing new and organizing existing event props, researching budgets, and recruiting volunteers- Photographed larger events and protests to be used on social media- Produced content for social media and monthly e-newsletters- Provided.

Ann Arbor, MI

Gained professional skills through participation in this competitive internship preparation program for public service related internships in Washington D.C.

Cleveland, OH

- Worked with Cleveland Clinic's Office of Civic Education to design a brochure about the new program Math eXpressions and a children's book about careers in medicine. - Collaborated with Wyse Advertising to design a website and another brochure highlighting The Cleveland Clinic Foundation's high school internship program and it's outcomes after five years.