*Develop and implement communications plans that align with organizational objectives and goals*Manage projects, taking into consideration change management*Maintain external and internal websites using content management system (CMS)*Work with Communications Team members to plan and post to social media*Provide creative direction to direct report and other team members*Write news releases and articles for publications*Field media requests and write talking points for… Show more *Develop and implement communications plans that align with organizational objectives and goals*Manage projects, taking into consideration change management*Maintain external and internal websites using content management system (CMS)*Work with Communications Team members to plan and post to social media*Provide creative direction to direct report and other team members*Write news releases and articles for publications*Field media requests and write talking points for the Secretary of State and other team members Show less

*Worked with requirements analysts and product managers to design user interface elements*Collaborated with developers to help them implement designs*Participated in user research sessions and perform analysis to identify themes*Researched mobile design best practices to enhance user interfaces and user experience

*Elicited requirements, business needs, and goals from customers*Worked with customers to define, plan, and execute projects that provide value*Managed scope, timelines, costs, and quality of projects*Used and promoted organizational change management practices*Assessed website content and worked with customers to identify and make improvements*Designed site navigation based on card sorting and tree testing*Assisted website content creation and editing*Educated… Show more *Elicited requirements, business needs, and goals from customers*Worked with customers to define, plan, and execute projects that provide value*Managed scope, timelines, costs, and quality of projects*Used and promoted organizational change management practices*Assessed website content and worked with customers to identify and make improvements*Designed site navigation based on card sorting and tree testing*Assisted website content creation and editing*Educated content creators about website content best practices and accessibility*Helped customers understand and fix website accessibility issues*Established and maintained website quality scanning service using SaaS tool*Created help guides and provided training for website quality scanning service*Developed process to efficiently migrate websites to the NDIT enterprise state website platform*Identified issues and recommended enhancements to the enterprise state website platform product owner*Assessed current processes and made changes and recommendations to improve efficiency and customer service*Organized and prioritized workload utilizing Agile methodologies and Scrum framework Show less

*Managed day-to-day maintenance and support for the JustWare State's Attorney Records Management System*Served as project manager, business analyst, and subject matter expert for an interface that allows JustWare users to electronically submit initial and subsequent filings to the courts' records management system*Served as project manager and subject matter expert for an interface that allows law enforcement agencies to send case reports electronically to state's attorneys, resulting… Show more *Managed day-to-day maintenance and support for the JustWare State's Attorney Records Management System*Served as project manager, business analyst, and subject matter expert for an interface that allows JustWare users to electronically submit initial and subsequent filings to the courts' records management system*Served as project manager and subject matter expert for an interface that allows law enforcement agencies to send case reports electronically to state's attorneys, resulting in cases automatically being created in JustWare*Provided training for JustWare and interface users*Facilitated adding new statutes to the statewide Common Statute Table*Coordinated and set up configurations for implementing new JustWare agencies*Planned, facilitated, and presented ND JustWare User Conferences Show less

*Learned how to create/improve web sites using Drupal CMS*Learned about the ND ITD web design process and software development life cycle*Prepared budget and after-analysis estimates for web design work*Documented agency web design practices and methodologies*Trained customers how to use their new Drupal CMS websites*Worked with java and .net developers to incorporate application code into Drupal websites*Engaged with customers throughout design and development process

*Created annual marketing plan and budget and web and social media updates calendar*Provided copy and creative assets for new web site and branding*Updated taoCMS based web site*Designed printed and digital marketing materials*Worked with local media to get stories printed or aired*Established new branding standards and digitized logos*Started using Facebook, Twitter, and email to connect with community members*Planned and Promoted Halloween Free Ride Days… Show more *Created annual marketing plan and budget and web and social media updates calendar*Provided copy and creative assets for new web site and branding*Updated taoCMS based web site*Designed printed and digital marketing materials*Worked with local media to get stories printed or aired*Established new branding standards and digitized logos*Started using Facebook, Twitter, and email to connect with community members*Planned and Promoted Halloween Free Ride Days Promotion*Gathered information about our target audiences to plan marketing projects*Established Travel Training program for fixed-route bus system*Wrote grants for over $2.5 million received*Served as liaison for community agencies and service providers*Assisted with communications with Transit Board*Assisted consulting firm with research for 5-Year Transit Study*Developed and presented trainings for community service providers Show less

(closed December 2008 due to state board decision)*Promoted volunteering through public speaking engagements*Matched volunteers with volunteer opportunities*Served as a division leader for the United Way Fundraising Campaign*Designed trade show booths, collateral pieces, and newsletters

*Maintained consistent branding for the Strom Center and SW ND*Worked with community partners to enhance regional quality of place*Helped establish online database of available jobs in SW ND*Exhibited at "Experience ND" tradeshow events*Assisted with planning annual entrepreneurship conference

I assisted with the management of ten brands under the Disney Youth Group Programs department. *Tracked business reply card fulfillment*Produced and distributed news releases for youth programs*Offered creative input on marketing campaigns and projects*Assisted with the creative process to produce a dept. magazine*Helped manage Disney Grad Nite Brand

*Assisted guests with finding items in our store*Helped ensure the cleanliness of our store*Made sure shelves were properly stocked In the intern position:*Assisted executive team leads with opening and closing the store *Set up special promotions*Coached fellow team members*Completed a project focused on helping with the transition we were making to a new store