Writer | Editor | Journalist | Creative Marketer | Storyteller | Event Planner | Communication Specialist | Brand Strategist | Problem-Solver Expert writer with journalism degree, skilled in marketing, effective donor-centric communication, and results-driven social media engagement. Offering creative writing, customer service, public relations, organizational, leadership, and collaborative skills. Thrives in both independent and team settings, eager to return to communication, research, writing/editing and/or event planning roles.Journalist | Marketing Expert | Communication Specialist Email: lisapiercecreative@gmail.comSeasoned creative storyteller and journalistic writer, achieving superior marketing and/or donor results from researching products, services and different audiences. Expertise in written and verbal communication lends to my ability to translate ideas and concepts across all organizational levels. I am tech savvy and whatever I don't know, I learn rapidly.Expert soft skills and customer service leader specializing in communication and problem-solving, follow-through and attention to detail, creativity and resourcefulness. I always meet deadlines, look to improve processes and make life easier for employers, coworkers and stakeholders. I understand that cultivating and maintaining relationships is essential for great business and I promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Professional, dedicated and eager to contribute to make projects successful.CORE COMPETENCIES:• News, Copywriting & Storytelling• Windows• Office Suite/365• Adobe Creative Cloud• Mac & PC Proficiency• Strategic Branding• Google Products• Research• Data Analysis• WordPress• Training & Mentoring• Public Speaking• Event Planning• Public Relations• Effective Independent Worker & Team Player• Social Media• Relationship-Building• CollaboratingACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Played key role in achieving the 2020 Accreditation with Commendation in CME (Continuing Medical Education) in the state of Arizona.• Helped achieve the 2020 C.H. William Ruhe Award for Excellence in CME.• Saved my Pediatric Program Director time by finding and implementing free software to do some of what she manually used to do.• Earned Excellence in Fundraising Award as Director of Marketing & Development at the University of Arizona.• Saved the UA Theatre program approximately $10,000 annually in design, photography and layout costs without sacrificing quality.Contact me: lisapiercecreative@gmail.com for writing, marketing, advertising, or donor relations opportunities.