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Lancaster, Pa, Us

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

1. Responsible to oversee communications that are distributed from the LMCoffice. This includes the LMC website, Shalom News, communications withentities outside of LMC, and internal communication distributed to LMCdistricts and congregational leaders.a. LMC websitei. Work with LMC’s graphic designer on various projects andcommunications that are distributed to LMC constituentsii. Regularly update the website with current events andinformation2. Partner… Show more 1. Responsible to oversee communications that are distributed from the LMCoffice. This includes the LMC website, Shalom News, communications withentities outside of LMC, and internal communication distributed to LMCdistricts and congregational leaders.a. LMC websitei. Work with LMC’s graphic designer on various projects andcommunications that are distributed to LMC constituentsii. Regularly update the website with current events andinformation2. Partner with the Development Team to communicate financial needs andresources within LMC.3. Oversee Shalom News as the Executive Contributing Editori. Work with the Managing and Copy Editors to produce regularissues of Shalom Newsii. Schedule and lead annual and next quarter meetings for brainstorming and planningiii. Contact and send invitations for all contentiv. Forward all SN content to the Managing Editor as it is submittedv. Monitor content and make additional contacts if written content or photos are late or missingvi. Edit all Shalom News materials; create a title and subtitle for the cover pagevii. Finalize editing for all materials and communicate with the Managing Editor to forward materials to the Designer.viii. Review drafts from the Designer and write the photo captions and photo credits; proofread the content of drafts in collaboration with the Copy Editorix. Send final edits and approve press-ready PDF with the Designer; forward it to the Managing Editor.4. Assist the bishop elders team in communicating about annual events5. Ensure that communication going from the office is uniform andstylistically attractive Show less

United States

- Reading and assessing manuscripts and making recommendations to the editorial team- Coordination feedback, including title brainstorming, cover design brainstorming, and submission reports- Proofreading manuscripts to identify any grammatical and spelling errors- Proofreading and formatting endorsements- Researching facts to maintain accuracy- Checking revisions to ensure edits are all integrated and smooth- Checking endnotes/footnotes for accuracy- Checking… Show more - Reading and assessing manuscripts and making recommendations to the editorial team- Coordination feedback, including title brainstorming, cover design brainstorming, and submission reports- Proofreading manuscripts to identify any grammatical and spelling errors- Proofreading and formatting endorsements- Researching facts to maintain accuracy- Checking revisions to ensure edits are all integrated and smooth- Checking endnotes/footnotes for accuracy- Checking bibliographical information for accuracy- Writing cover copy- Writing copy for title information sheets- Reviewing layouts and designs for publication covers- Preparing advanced reader copy manuscripts- Communicating with team members via Asana and email as needed Show less

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

- Collaborate with the Leaders Collective leaders on all projects and timelines- Manage and coordinate the execution of planned projects to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget- Create systems, manage data, maintain clear communications, and create environments and experiences within the Leaders Collective- Support movement leader engagement strategies- Assist the Leader of the Leaders Collective to deliver strategy, communication, and operations-… Show more - Collaborate with the Leaders Collective leaders on all projects and timelines- Manage and coordinate the execution of planned projects to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget- Create systems, manage data, maintain clear communications, and create environments and experiences within the Leaders Collective- Support movement leader engagement strategies- Assist the Leader of the Leaders Collective to deliver strategy, communication, and operations- Coordinate the events of the Leaders Collective (Global & Regional Gatherings, Think Tanks, Webinars, Trainings, Projects, and initiatives)- Organize the work of Scenius Bands- Drive, organize, and deliver Mighty Networks social networking site- Oversee all communications to the Leaders Collective (both Core & Collective)- Maintain the records of 100 Jesus-Movements (contact info, database, key leader)- Maintain the records of the 1,000 Christlike Leaders- Liaise with the MLC Finance/Ops team for budgeting, invoicing, and record-keeping- Special projects for the Team Leader of the MLC- Liaise with Integrators in other areas of MLC and the central infrastructure team to create effective lines of communication and cohesion in strategic and tactical efforts- Engage with ministry leaders at events Show less

Carmel, Indiana, United States

- Greet all customers with a welcoming friendly smile- Prepare beverage orders properly with a sense of urgency and care- Respectfully work with team to ensure the best guest experience- Consistently clean work-station- Maintain a well-stocked work-station- Able and willing to perform all opening and closing procedures- Adhere to Safe Serve guidelines (sanitizing solution, no rags on counter, no open food/beverages)- Regularly attend and participate in trainings… Show more - Greet all customers with a welcoming friendly smile- Prepare beverage orders properly with a sense of urgency and care- Respectfully work with team to ensure the best guest experience- Consistently clean work-station- Maintain a well-stocked work-station- Able and willing to perform all opening and closing procedures- Adhere to Safe Serve guidelines (sanitizing solution, no rags on counter, no open food/beverages)- Regularly attend and participate in trainings (e.g., barista, customer service, process & procedures)- Maintain a clean welcoming café- Diligently and joyfully complete tasks and provide additional support to the team Show less

Anderson, Indiana, United States

Connections:- Maintained current attendees profile information in Planning Center from Connect Cards,First Step, and other engagement events- Maintained connection lists in MailChimp for volunteers, directional leaders, and newsletters- First Step class setup and questionnaire processingAdministrative:- Office, custodial and copier supply oversight- Preparation for weekly staff meetings- Performed background checks- Created systems and structures for… Show more Connections:- Maintained current attendees profile information in Planning Center from Connect Cards,First Step, and other engagement events- Maintained connection lists in MailChimp for volunteers, directional leaders, and newsletters- First Step class setup and questionnaire processingAdministrative:- Office, custodial and copier supply oversight- Preparation for weekly staff meetings- Performed background checks- Created systems and structures for weekly activities, including ran staff meetings agendas, checklists for outreach events, onboarding procedures for volunteers, etc.Financial:- Assisted with financial reconciliation related to month-end reporting- Staff expense and health receipt collection and oversight- Monthly new-giver recognitionOther:- Built relationships with launch team members- Provided pastoring support for congregation members- Led and taught informal launch team meetings Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

- Identify locations ripe for a Northview experience- Develop and implement a "playbook" for how to run and do ministry at the microsite level- Partner with and lead microsites- Advocate for microsites at the central and executive level- Pastor leaders and congregants at microsites- Plan community outreach events for more community engagement- Equip, resource, and train volunteers

West Chester, Pennsylvania

- Oversaw all media production, including design, photography, videography, social media, and website- Produced and edited weekly Sunday services for online during the COVID-19 pandemic- Developed processes for the rest of staff to submit media production requests- Trained new staff in our communications processes and how to navigate where creative files were stored in our file sharing software- Managed all media and marketing projects and assigned tasks to other staff-… Show more - Oversaw all media production, including design, photography, videography, social media, and website- Produced and edited weekly Sunday services for online during the COVID-19 pandemic- Developed processes for the rest of staff to submit media production requests- Trained new staff in our communications processes and how to navigate where creative files were stored in our file sharing software- Managed all media and marketing projects and assigned tasks to other staff- Built partnerships with vendors for printing and marketing- Tracked social and website analytics- Implemented new practices to boost SEO on our website- Collaborated with staff to brainstorm and create marketing plans- Coached interns and volunteers to think creatively and grow their skills in various media outlets- Led volunteers on Sundays to take photos, run social media, and film video- Strategized with the rest of the staff new ways to reach the community of West Chester- Assisted with a variety of church events Show less

- Curated and created content for our social media platforms and website- Updated information often on social media and website- Managed all media production including graphic design, social media, website, photography, and videography- Coordinated marketing projects with coworkers and contractors- Collaborated with team to generate monthly content calendars for our social media- Strategized new and creative ways we could engage our community through various forms of… Show more - Curated and created content for our social media platforms and website- Updated information often on social media and website- Managed all media production including graphic design, social media, website, photography, and videography- Coordinated marketing projects with coworkers and contractors- Collaborated with team to generate monthly content calendars for our social media- Strategized new and creative ways we could engage our community through various forms of media- Designed and created new website pages- Utilized programs in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe Premiere) to create media Show less

West Chester, Pa

- Planned monthly content calendars for social platforms- Curated content to post across our social platforms - Promote the church and its events on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn- Photographed and filmed original content to share on our social platforms

West Chester, Pennsylvania

- Researched and wrote one editorial piece a month- Fact-checked and edited all other editorial for each issue- Wrote a weekly events blog for our website- Interviewed local experts in real estate, architecture, landscaping, history, and more for inclusion into our editorial content- Assisted in design, including magazine spread layouts, newsletter ads, and magazine ads- Coordinated with sales representatives to ensure all ads are received by deadline- Curated photos… Show more - Researched and wrote one editorial piece a month- Fact-checked and edited all other editorial for each issue- Wrote a weekly events blog for our website- Interviewed local experts in real estate, architecture, landscaping, history, and more for inclusion into our editorial content- Assisted in design, including magazine spread layouts, newsletter ads, and magazine ads- Coordinated with sales representatives to ensure all ads are received by deadline- Curated photos that could be used for our print magazine- Created monthly social media content calendars and scheduled posts for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter- Trained seasonal interns to create social content calendars and schedule social media posts- Built and maintained good relations with local theaters, restaurants, museums, shops, and more Show less

West Chester, Pa

- Helped students sign-out and return equipment- Set up and operated cameras and equipment- Assisted on production sets- Edited video footage and uploaded finished videos online

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Fort Collins, Colorado

A five and a half week internship in design. Working specifically in video and photography areas, creating content for Cru nationwide.

Exton, Pennsylvania

Master Of Arts, Ministry

Bachelor'S Degree, English

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude, Lambda Pi Eta, Sigma Tau Delta, Daedalus Literary Magazine, Campus Crusade

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude, Lambda Pi Eta, Sigma Tau Delta, Daedalus Literary Magazine, Campus Crusade