Mary Himmelberger Email & Phone Number

United States

Wyomissing, Pa

Manage the Greater Berks office in Wyomissing – Isett’s 8th regional office that opened in October of 2018 – and oversee Isett’s business development efforts in Berks County ... Led the grant writing and preparation of applications to secure over $38 million in grant funding in 7 years ... Assisted more than 30 municipalities in 8 eastern PA counties to plan and apply for County & State funds ... Customize grants programs specific to the unique needs, circumstances, and budgetary restraints in each community ... Promoted from Grants Writer to Grants Program Manager when Isett hired a 2nd grant writer in February 2019 to fulfill a need for additional staff as a result of the popularity and success of Isett’s grantsmanship service ... Facilitate communication and coordination between the municipal clients, government agencies, and Isett’s engineers, landscape architects, and project managers to develop competitive projects and applications ... Secured grants to develop or rehabilitate parks, recreation, and trails; improve traffic, streetscape, & pedestrian safety; upgrade municipal facilities and equipment; adhere to ADA compliance; and enhance stormwater management and water quality

Lehigh Valley, Pa

Attend events in the Hamburg / Bernville area - write articles and take photographs

Emmaus, Pa

Oversaw downtown & community revitalization efforts and business, non-profit, and local government volunteers in 3 Lehigh Valley boroughs – Alburtis, Hellertown, and Coopersburg ... Coordinated the initiatives and communication of 5 regional councils of the 9th largest chamber in the nation ... Worked for a combined 80+ board directors that served 1,000+ members – 28% of the Chamber's membership ... Designed marketing and promotional tools, i.e. posters, fliers, brochures, letters, ads, forms, coupon sheets, etc. ... Composed media releases, agendas/minutes, reports, media releases, narratives, newsletter articles, letters, funding requests, power points, scripts, and various handouts ... Planned and managed over two dozen events/programs a year under the guidance of a VP

Lehigh Valley

Organized, coordinated, and promoted all annual events and fundraisers – around 15 activities a year ... Designed / amended marketing material to enhance the organization’s image: newspaper ads, fliers, brochures, etc. ... Chaired the fundraising and promotional committees; Oversaw the monthly meetings of the Hamburg Arts Alliance ... Created and sent press releases and email blasts on community developments and upcoming events / activities ... Administered projects and promotions for the Hamburg Arts Alliance: art classes, art shows, the Gallery coop, etc. ... Encouraged interaction between the local businesses: coop advertising, event participation, and image campaigning

Counted and recorded daily financial transactions; Facilitated communication between upper and lower management and general personnel

Revised the writing assignments of college students from multiple degree programs and backgrounds; Served as the writing specialist in group-centered mentor and discussion sessions

Bachelor, Professional Writing

3.98 GPA, with highest distinction

Education record