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Iola, KS

Responsible for leading rural health and economic development organization that has been recognized regionally, statewide and nationally for innovative approaches to improving community well-being. Oversee a staff of 10 plus a large stable of volunteers that represent a cross-section of groups and interests. Led Thrive’s efforts in administering $2.4.

9 South Jefferson Ave., Iola, KS 66749

Oversaw all aspects of communications including social media, website, e-news, print and radio for Thrive Allen County; oversaw Thrive’s Navigator program through 2018, leading the efforts to drop Allen County’s uninsured rate from 21% in 2013 to 9% in 2018; managed social media accounts for Thrive, as well as G&W Foods’ account; managed Thrive’s $95,000.

Iola, KS

Oversaw all aspects of communications at Thrive including social media, website, print and radio; coordinated the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) site visit, video shoot, and prize celebration; one of two Allen County spokespeople for the RWJF Culture of Health prize; oversaw Thrive’s Navigator program, continued as lead Navigator; supervised the.

Assisted in the recruitment of multiple medical professionals; led the Rural Health Initiative (RHI), growing membership and involvement across community organizations; worked alongside Executive Director on economic development projects including the redevelopment of the old hospital site into a new mixed-use site that includes Eastgate Lofts (first.

12 West Jackson, Iola KS 66749

Lead Navigator in Allen County enrolling 569 residents in health insurance programs; assisted in the recruitment of multiple medical professionals; led the Rural Health Initiative (RHI), growing membership and involvement across community organizations.

St. Paul, MN

• Serve as communications liaison for programs funded by the Foundation
• Write monthly e-newsletter with a distribution of 1,650 readers and an average 34% open rate
• Create and implement communications plan for Give to the Max Day (Minnesota’s online giving day), raising more than $25,500 in 24 hours in 2013
• Create and maintain social networking outlets for the Foundation and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
• Film, edit, and distribute videos (100+ videos to date with more than 9,500 views) about our programs, mission and events
• Work with the Development Associate on major event fundraisers and online auctions

St. Paul, MN

• Grew Planned Giving Society membership by 35%, adding an estimated $1,000,000 in donations
• Create and strengthen relationships with current, new, and prospective donors by coordinating and leading program tours and communicating the Foundation’s initiatives

Minneapolis, MN

• Recruited volunteers and donations by creating and giving presentations to groups and individuals about Kinship
• Built relationships with media, churches, corporations and service groups
• Wrote and distributed press releases, created advertisements and promotional materials for media sources and other outlets
• Designed and updated website while working with a professional web consultant who coded the site.

St. Paul, MN

• Motivated 100’s of 9th – 12th grade students to get involved in service work and justice issues
• Led students on service trips to Guatemala, Red Lake Indian Reservation and charities within the Twin Cities
• Advised various student groups and individuals, maintaining confidentiality
• Facilitated student retreats

Iola, KS

Helped children with social and behavioral problems gain skills to better interact within society.

Manhattan, KS

• Helped students adapt to a new environment
• Planned and implemented various educational programs
• Promoted community service projects
• Taught time management and study skills
• Resolved conflicts and crisis
• Enforced hall policies