Meredith Reed Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

Founded Yay Bikes! in 2009 and served in several leadership positions since (i.e., Board Chair, Executive Director, Program Director and, currently, Communications Director). Primary responsibilities include:WRITING & DESIGNProduce and disseminate written content, including a monthly newsletter (using Constant Contact); static web copy, blog posts and online event and volunteer registration postings (using Squarespace and Wordpress); social media posts; job descriptions and staff bios; grants and business development proposals; feasibility studies; program reports and evaluation summaries (using Adobe InDesign); donor, member and participant communications; strategic planning documents and more. STRATEGY Apply intimate knowledge of the history, players, geography, market and political landscape of the local bicycle advocacy movement to questions of how to define the organization, enhance its brand and proceed when faced with opportunities and challenges.PROGRAM DESIGNEnsure that programs advance the organization’s mission by defining the intended participant experience and program elements key to achieving desired outcomes. EVALUATIONWrite and administer surveys to gauge program effectiveness, and compile data in readily digestible formats to support required reporting, organizational messaging and quality control. INSTRUCTIONLead people to an understanding of cyclists’ rights and responsibilities through educational bike rides and classroom-style presentations. Train volunteers and colleagues according to the high standards by which the organization delivers programming. Please enjoy samples of my work:

Developed grants program for growing nonprofit by researching opportunities and developing original language for all asks. Earned more than $500,000 for healthful food access and education programs.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Wrote and edited federal grants to support hospital systems nationwide in their efforts to expand health care access and convert to electronic medical records systems.

Managed two 28-page Executive MBA recruiter brochure projects, including conceptual development, photography and liaising between the designer and decision makers. Developed and placed newspaper, magazine and television ads, and researched new marketing opportunities. Reorganized navigation of Executive MBA and Executive Education websites and maintained pages with program updates.

Newark, Ohio

Created display ads for retail newspaper advertising, paginated for production and partnered with sales team to implement the Ad Quality campaign.

Designed and edited organization’s monthly 20-page print newspaper. Maintained editorial calendar, coached writers on article development and ensured quality copy. Coordinated both production and distribution.

Mcrp, City & Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy