Brand voice and messaging development; content writing for websites, blogs, email, campaigns, and social media; business development and marketing consultation; project management; and brand strategy.

Why I'm a Sseko Fellow:I've always wanted to do something more with my skills - I've worked in the business world for over a decade and spent the last few years working as a freelancer helping small businesses reach their communication goals. While very rewarding work, I've felt a tug at my heart to do something more with my super powers of storytelling, social networking, and business savvy. That's when Sseko entered my life. My friend, who had been a Sseko Fellow for just over a year shared, the story of this small company doing big things and I was impressed. I knew almost immediately that this was something I could easily add to my already busy life and bring my growing passion for Sseko to my community.What is Sseko?An ethical fashion company producing unique, versatile, gorgeous shoes/bags/accessories. We create sustainable jobs and education for women in East Africa.

Help the pyromaniacs keep the fire burning.

Managed and executed all day-to-day marketing efforts including digital/email, print, social, public relations, business development, and community outreach/giving.Successful project manager for rebrand (logo, website/blog, social media, retail space) – 7/2014.Plan, coordinate, and implement strategic marketing plan and budget.Develop and launch targeted campaigns to meet strategic goals.Manage the marketing and business development department for brand and messaging consistency, including communications training for all staff.Maintain and foster essential relationships – board and staff, vendors and creative agencies, business partners, community partnerships.

Part time marketing consultant for social media content and strategy; collateral design; business development consultation; project management; and brand strategy.

Write, edit, design, and manage integrated marketing content/programs.Manage vendor contacts for print and advertising efforts, and event coordination.Coordinate internal and external training collateral for products and services.Assist with marketing strategic planning with an emphasis on maintaining and gaining membership for the credit union, competing in the market, and serving the membership in the most effective way.Rebrand project manager (new logo, website, social media, blog) – launched December 2011.

Writing/Editing/Designing marketing content for website, print material, email campaigns, and more. Managing vendor contacts for print jobs, potential campaign additions, and other event coordination. Coordinates large projects such as all-inclusive campaigns, surveys, sales/promotions, etc.Participates in the strategic planning of marketing efforts with an emphasis of maintaining and gaining membership for the credit union, competing in the market, and serving the membership in the most effective way.

Assisted the marketing department in the creation of marketing pieces, developing campaigns, and executing promotions. Planned annual membership event. Wrote/edited monthly newsletter. Other activities that taught me so much about credit unions, the financial industry, and marketing.

Assisted with events and on-site call-ins, promotional efforts, and more.