In this role, I build and maintain the Magnetic Press graphic novel publishing and Magnetic Press Play RPG communities. I'm also responsible for brand marketing and communications and aid in design, publication, and editorial work for the vast majority of our crowdfunding campaigns, which are hosted primarily through Kickstarter and Backerkit.

• Develop and execute communications strategies to raise the profile of WSAC advocacy, programs, experts, and mission in association with the director, other colleagues, and vendors.• Oversee production of all print and electronic communications, including newsletters, website content, annual reports, brochures, news releases, and meeting materials.• Work as the primary writer, editor, and project manager for WSAC’s weekly newsletter and news releases distributed to members, stakeholders, and media.• Contribute to the writing and editing of articles, scripts, speeches, presentations, brochures, news releases, news updates, special reports, and other materials.• Contribute to and produce or manage the production of audio and video materials.• Contribute to and produce or manage the production of graphic materials.• Contribute to and manage WSAC’s social media strategy and online presence, including wsac.org.• Coordinate design work, as needed and time permits, to ensure a consistent brand.• Develop strategies for WSAC to engage with a larger and broader audience effectively.• Provide communications support for WSAC meetings and conferences, including publication development and event management.• Identify story ideas and news opportunities by monitoring legislative developments, proactively following the calendar of WSAC events and meetings, and maintaining contact with WSAC staff and members.• Research/monitor County related news and legislative developments and communicate such information in agreed-upon formats to the director of communications and other WSAC staff, leaders, and members.

• Work with clients to develop cohesive branding messages and media strategies for their businesses.• Produce promotional videos, internal communications, podcasts and television pilots, including scheduling, scripting, shooting and editing.• Event and formal photography, print design, web graphics, and general copywriting.

• Developed and executed a multi-faceted interactive communications program including social media, videos, smart phone apps, and webinars.• Oversaw the launch and ongoing production of a new public outreach campaign through the CityVoice Podcast.• As a member of the core team for AWC’s Annual Conference of 400+ attendees and four other annual conferences, I managed the event A/V staff, photographer(s), informational booths, and support for the conference app.• Headed up the technology, training, and A/V coordination for Elected Officials Essentials, a gathering of 300+ newly elected officials at 12 remote sites across the state, for a live stream training using YouTube Live. Responsibilities included running the broadcast technology and orchestrating the graphics, video, and staff.• Oversaw the development of video curriculum and trainings for health benefits, risk management, a Drug & Alcohol Consortium, and a retroactive workers’ compensation programs.• Produced and launched the Lasting Impressions documentary series, developed media/press pilot projects, and provided eLearning and webinar training for the education developers.• Edited and published a weekly internal newsletter communicating to staff opportunities, information, and other upcoming events.

• Coordinated and aided in creating copy, graphics, and video for online marketing implementation including developing and managing all facets of social media for the organization.• Produced video legislative updates and training curriculum for Washington State elected officials.• Wrote and implemented a legislative social media strategy and trained AWC staff with ongoing monitoring.• Wrote position descriptions for and supervised multiple interns as they aided AWC with projects that coordinated with the individuals’ educational goals.• Produced, directed and edited video vignettes highlighting acclaimed projects and departments in WA.• Actively contributed on the legislative planning committee for the organization-wide Strong Cities, Great State strategic initiative.• Executed outreach activities designed to reach target audiences through projects such as Cities 101 and “So you want to be an elected official?”.• Provided budget recommendations for video production and graphic design software/hardware, and communications staff training that would benefit the organization.• Evaluated the effectiveness of various communications and marketing approaches and lead strategic initiatives to increase the success of AWC's programs.• Created marketing materials that showcase the AWC brand and its programs. Researched and wrote a succession planning proposal for the executive team that contributed to the 2014 succession planning initiative.• Recipient of the Outstanding Performance Award for several high-quality projects produced under tight deadlines and for “demonstrated forward thinking…high standards and [seeking] continuous improvement.”• Aided in in running and troubleshooting live event technologies including projection, audio and software.

• Co-managed an annual corporate business conference out of and in state for 200 attendees and 250 live stream guests with a $100,000 budget including developing the event branding, designing all related marketing collateral, templates, and 75 videos.• Oversaw and coordinated outside vendors and partners for ongoing print ordering and delivery, database information, and web/phone conferencing technologies.• Directly supervised two communications interns including hiring, performance evaluations, facilitating team meetings and mentoring professional development in a fast-paced environment.• Co-led efforts to develop a company style guide, created print and web graphics and wrote copy for company-wide communications with an audience of 3,000.• Scheduled, produced, edited and directed weekly 20-30 minute corporate webcasts under frequently changing and competing priorities.• Created and maintained a training video curriculum library of 200+ videos.

• Recruited, scheduled, and managed a team of 5 through the creative process and production of a weekly video newscast for an audience of 1,400.• Produced, directed and edited weekly interviews with campus faculty and students under tight deadlines.• Ran video and projection technologies for tri-weekly live events, including efficiently troubleshooting software and hardware problems under pressure.

• Created and produced an internal video web series for corporate training and updates for all employees.• Created marketing material for credit union branch displays. Performed various administrative duties, as needed.

• Recruited, trained, scheduled and managed a team of 20 volunteers responsible for video production, event set up, lighting, sound and projection.• Provided in-depth technical training for small groups, including developing a curriculum for a 12-week training course.• Researched, purchased, installed and maintained equipment for a full video and audio editing studio within the $15,000 project budget and timeline.• Produced, directed and edited weekly promotional videos for an audience of 1,500-2,000.