Responsible for communications, programs, operations, and relationship-building for 27-member national higher education consortium.- Onboard all new members and manage learning communities for key constituents, including senior leaders, at member campuses. Increased engagement in learning communities four-fold.- Create/design, manage, and promote programs, including Leadership Development Institute, Wellness Series, and other professional development opportunities featuring external and internal speakers. - Create content/design and manage multiple communication channels for external and internal audiences. Direct outside agency on marketing and advertising campaigns. Save organization $20K annually by managing website internally.- Manage all logistics and promotions of virtual and in-person events.- Work with the President on proposals for foundation grants, event sponsors, and other solicitations.- Provide guidance and assist with implementing strategic projects and new initiatives.- Assist with non-profit management including technology assessment and procurement and financial records. Financial record management reduces costs paid to accounting firm.

An experienced writer, editor, and communications strategy consultant, I published work as a freelance journalist and advised, created, and executed strategic marketing and communications for several non-profit clients. A partial client list includes Partners Healthcare, The Boston Globe, South Shore Hospital, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, RehabCare, Anna Jaques Hospital, and the Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force. Key Attributes:- Able to take on whatever came my way, regardless of prior experience - Created and taught a course on developing a professional portfolio for nurses - Published numerous articles in local and trade media - Created a public health billboard campaign - Worked as interim communications manager during an employee's maternity leave- Created and executed comprehensive communications strategies to meet nonprofits' goals and budgets. - Competent at working seamlessly on one-off projects or as an ongoing team member.

• Served as primary media contact for hospital• Wrote and distributed all press releases and media pitches as well as articles for internal and external newsletters• Initiated community newspaper article submission program for experts at outpatient centers and edited articles for publication• Counseled on public relations strategies for launches of outpatient center and management contract site• Participated in restructuring of corporate Web site and managed Newsroom section of site• Facilitated communication between hospital staff and executives as member of Management Advisory Committee

• Provided counsel and executed ongoing public relations activities for high-tech clients with $25-40K monthly budgets • Secured and coordinated speaking opportunities for public and private company executives at industry tradeshows• Managed account coordinators and interns• Organized company-wide social events as member of agency planning committee