Oversees the process of creating and distributing newsletters from ministry departments such as the monthly Disaster Assistance Response Team newsletter, North American Ministries volunteer newsletter, etc. Facilitates the creation and implementation of internal communication assets as needed. Assists editor in putting together a quarterly DART magazine. Writes press releases, media alerts, and other documents for final review by the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Social Media.Distributes press releases, pitches media, and coordinates with media outlets, particularly local and regional media, to arrange interviews. Writes talking points and prepares spokespersons for media interviews. Monitors daily media mentions and reports on media coverage to ministry leadership.Travels to field sites as needed to gather content for use in communication outreach.Assists in coordinating social media as needed.Coordinates staff and volunteer guest blogs for use on social media.

Support the development and maintenance of daily interactive social media, providing research, copywriting, and proofreading as needed.Actively monitor news media sites and outlets for relevant mentions and engagement opportunities. Communicate post content ideas to the manager and VP of Social Media.Create content and maintain an ongoing calendar for social media awareness and for use in content creation.Work with other departments and outside sources as necessary to obtain photos, videos, facts, or resources for social media posts.Research current events to support the manager and VP of Social Media with content for web and print platforms.Stay informed about Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Associate programs, projects, and activities, including international emergency response, Operation Christmas Child, Children’s Heart Project, U.S. Disaster Response, World Medical Mission, and Operation Heal our Patriots.Provide detailed research on projects to manager and VP of Social Media.Complete other writing projects as assigned.

Oversee and report incoming comment activity on social media channels of the President/CEOTrack sentiment, trends, overall response/comments on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterDetect and report violations of audience engagement including harassment, irrelevant links, or advertisementsCollaborate with Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to provide necessary responsesArchive crucial comments including salvations and responses from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Read donor request and response directions, analyze needs, and compose responses to answer donors' questions while conveying necessary information using Operation Christmas Child responses. Respond and answer followers' questions on Operation Christmas Child's social media pages.Work as an Operation Christmas Child correspondent to respond to email inquiries in a timely manner, following all Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child correspondence guidelines. Provide social media and promotional support during the height of project season. Provide support in monitoring activity on the Operation Christmas Child Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

Research and produce high quality marketing content and assets to include blogs, email, infographics and social media campaignsReview and analyze marketing materials and assets to ensure brand consistencyDevelop a thorough understanding of Open Gate Consulting brand and services

Work as a member of a team in the supervision of over 30 children in their daily activitiesEnforce organizational procedures to ensure children adhere to all rules, including disciplining when necessaryFollow strict guidelines to ensure safety of children under my supervisionDirectly address conflict when it arises between children and staff

Provided timely responses to meet needs and answer questions for students, faculty, and the publicSupported projects throughout the office, enthusiastically offering to help in any way possibleDemonstrated excellent communication skills via phone, email, and face-to-face interactionManaged inventory, refilled when necessary, and notified supervisor of any shortagesProactive professional who took initiative in anticipating needs to improve work flow

Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, posting engaging content to elicit a response from followersDeveloped and implemented social media strategy to increase followers and engagement across all channelsDesigned weekly marketing emails using MailChimp to alert and update subscribers of news and opportunitiesWrote articles on various events in D.C. that aligned with our mission to be published on websiteConstructed website pages to show viewers the most important content in the clearest possible wayProofread and edited news releases, letters to Congress, and other material for print and online publication

Developed and shared content for social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterDesigned weekly email newsletters in MailChimp to provide members with updated info about church events and activitiesAssisted in the redesign of the church website to ensure best user experience possible and promote strong online imageUsed analytical skills and attention to detail in organization of three months worth of Sunday School materials for two children's classes

Ensured customer satisfaction through friendly greeting and assisting customers on all facility attractionsCompleted daily reports of attractions, analyzing equipment to ensure proper operation

Assist customers with all of their shopping needs including responding to inquiries and helping customers with locating, carrying, and loading merchandise. Also supports check out and other functions as needed including preparing quick-load items, replenishing shelf stock, and using power equipment.

Managed production of weekly sports section from start to finish. Assigned weekly story ideas to to team of 8 sports reporters covering the Liberty Flames programs. Conducted research for stories through both interviews and online inquiries

I covered various Liberty Flames sports through game articles, seasons recaps and profiles.

Produced stories on various sports topics in our region, ranging from game stories to feature stories on local teams and players. Edited other sports stories to ensure they followed all stylistic guidelines to meet publication standards.