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United States

Guides non-profit leaders in the development of brand, marketing, and communications strategy in service of top organizational priorities. Conducts and analyzes audience research, develops brand strategy and foundational messaging, creates brand identity including naming and logo development, develops direct advertising copy and digital marketing content. Manages clients and projects from start to finish, responsible for business development and client relationships. Clients and… Show more Guides non-profit leaders in the development of brand, marketing, and communications strategy in service of top organizational priorities. Conducts and analyzes audience research, develops brand strategy and foundational messaging, creates brand identity including naming and logo development, develops direct advertising copy and digital marketing content. Manages clients and projects from start to finish, responsible for business development and client relationships. Clients and projects include Grand River Corridor redevelopment brand, Nature Based Learning Project brand, DSST Public Schools brand strategy, STRIVE Preparatory Schools brand strategy, Great MN Schools brand development, Lake County School District brand and Westminster Public Schools brand. Show less

Greater Denver Area

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, directed internal and external communications including Presidential communications, employee communications, media relations, public affairs and legislative affairs.

Greater Denver Area

Responsible for all district-wide, regional and school-specific marketing as well as strategic communications counsel to Superintendent Tom Boasberg and senior leadership team. Provided communications strategy and implementation to launch Denver's unified enrollment system and school turnaround initiatives.

Greater Denver Area

Brand strategist for agencies and clients including AirDye, Bolt Group, CPA Academy, Fluidmaster, Ingersoll Rand, Just Alterations, Malenke|Barnhart, Muzak, Peds, and Qwest.

Greater Denver Area

Amphion Group was a boutique advertising agency specializing in brand positioning, corporate identity, print advertising, email marketing and website development. Industry specialties included retail, restaurant, design and real estate. Amphion Group ceased operations in 2009.Responsible for developing the brand voice and direct copy for corporate identity and marketing communications. Developed creative direction and direct copy for websites, email marketing, print advertising and… Show more Amphion Group was a boutique advertising agency specializing in brand positioning, corporate identity, print advertising, email marketing and website development. Industry specialties included retail, restaurant, design and real estate. Amphion Group ceased operations in 2009.Responsible for developing the brand voice and direct copy for corporate identity and marketing communications. Developed creative direction and direct copy for websites, email marketing, print advertising and corporate communications. Show less

Mood Media (formerly Muzak) provides brand strategy and management services to businesses around the world, with product lines in in-store music, on-hold music and messaging, sound system design and installation, commercial TV and digital signage, in-store scent and customer experience management. As the copywriter for the in-house creative team, I developed the voice and content for all print, collateral, sales support and online communications. I also managed media relations, internal… Show more Mood Media (formerly Muzak) provides brand strategy and management services to businesses around the world, with product lines in in-store music, on-hold music and messaging, sound system design and installation, commercial TV and digital signage, in-store scent and customer experience management. As the copywriter for the in-house creative team, I developed the voice and content for all print, collateral, sales support and online communications. I also managed media relations, internal communications and merger communications for the corporation and the Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation. Show less

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Downtown Kalamazoo, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit economic development organization that exists to promote the revitalization of Kalamazoo, Mich.'s downtown.Promoted economic development within a commercial district adjacent to Kalamazoo's downtown. Responsible for all marketing, media relations, urban planning and economic development initiatives.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC mobilizes corporate, government and philanthropic support to provide local community development organizations.AmeriCorps members devote a year of service to distressed communities. My project was research- and writing-based; I… Show more Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC mobilizes corporate, government and philanthropic support to provide local community development organizations.AmeriCorps members devote a year of service to distressed communities. My project was research- and writing-based; I conducted and authored a study of housing affordability in Kalamazoo County, Mich. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for researching, writing, editing, fact-checking and proofreading news stories for national publication. Participated in editorial staff meetings and provided research, fact-checking and proofreading for other writers' and editors' stories.