Nicky Upson Email & Phone Number

Olympia, Wa

• Prepare, coordinate and implement promotions and campaigns to raise awareness and use of transit and other agency services. • Lead administration of agency website, overseeing content creation and posting, and coordinating with IS in ongoing development of the agency’s Internet presence.• Act as Agency graphic designer producing materials for external and internal use such as print advertisements, bus boards, vehicle graphics, posters, direct mail pieces, banners and corporate signage. • Draft press releases and assist with publications and public communications. • Serve as the liaison to Commute Trip Reduction work sites in Thurston County. • Lead implementation of new communication vehicles including GovDelivery and webcasts.• Assist with development and implementation of social media plans and strategies.

Olympia, Wa

Olympia, Wa

• Produced two weekly e-newsletters that were sent to over 5,500 regional staff; included writing and editing content and laying out the newsletters.• Developed and updated content for InsideProv.org, an internet site for Providence employees in the Southwest Washington region.• Provided and updated content for leadership and staff intranet sites.• Participated in event coordination.• Designed and edited educational and promotional materials.• Presented safety and quality messages to regional leadership.• Developed and approved content for two Facebook sites and one Twitter feed.• Assisted in marketing new medical providers and services throughout the communities served by Providence.

• Plan, develop, write, design and produce printed and electronic materials including newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, web pages, and other educational and promotional materials. • Prepare press releases, radio and television announcements for media; develop talking points for media interviews.• Serve as liaison to the media and general public, building, developing and maintaining positive media and community relationships. • Coordinate, edit and write articles for bi-weekly "Health Matters" column in The Olympian.• Develop department social media policies and procedures; establish and implement social media accounts and strategies that reach, grow and develop a broad range of audiences. Analyze social media data; adjust strategies and messaging as needed.• Lead department in designing a user-friendly, scalable website, ensuring that pages are consistent, accessible and understandable.

• Plan, develop, write, design and produce printed and electronic materials including newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, web pages and other educational and promotional materials. • Prepare press releases, radio and television announcements for media; develop talking points for media interviews.• Serve as liaison to the media and general public, building, developing and maintaining positive media and community relationships. • Coordinate, edit and write articles for bi-weekly "Health Matters" column in The Olympian.• Develop department social media policies and procedures; establish and implement social media accounts and strategies that reach, grow and develop a broad range of audiences. Analyze social media data; adjust strategies and messaging as needed.

Assist with planning, developing, writing, designing and producing printed and electronic materials including newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, web pages and other educational and promotional materials.

Plan, develop, write, design and produce printed and electronic materials including newsletters, fact sheets,brochures, presentations, web pages and other educational and promotional materials.· Prepare press releases, radio and television announcements for media; develop talking points for mediainterviews.· Serve as liaison to the media and general public, building, developing and maintaining positive media andcommunity relationships.· Coordinate, edit and write articles for bi-weekly "Health Matters" column in The Olympian.· Develop department social media policies and procedures; establish and implement social media accounts andstrategies that reach, grow and develop a broad range of audiences. Analyze social media data; adjust strategiesand messaging as needed.· Lead department in designing a user-friendly, scalable website, ensuring that pages are consistent, accessibleand understandable.

Assist with planning, developing, writing, designing and producing printed and electronic materials including newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, presentations, web pages and other educational and promotional materials.

• Managed direct mail program, establishing and achieving fundraising goals, developing and adhering to budgets, writing copy and working with vendors for list acquisition and materials production. • Coordinated statewide annual giving campaigns.• Managed all aspects of fundraising events.• Ensured accuracy of gift entry and maintained system for acknowledging gifts within 48 hours of gift receipt. • Developed system for researching and recording prospect data, identifying prospects for major gifts, corporate and foundation solicitation, and special events; prepared briefing packets for donor/prospect meetings. • Maintained donor database.• Supervised Donor Information Coordinator.

· Researched and drafted funding proposals to corporations and foundations.· Researched and prepared donor profiles for development of cultivation and solicitation strategies.· Coordinated fundraising and other special events.· Worked with Thurston County Chamber of Commerce to promote college's offerings and services to local businesscommunity.

· Researched, wrote and developed budgets for grant proposals.· Coordinated communications with media, including writing press releases, submitting articles, and providinginterviews.· Promoted positive and consistent external communications by developing speeches for board members, writingcorrespondence, and providing regular updates to partner organizations.· Organized participation in public events, including talking with public, coordinating staff and volunteers.· Provided support to Board of Directors, staffing meetings, producing meeting materials and generating minutes.

· Prepared and submitted grant applications.· Informed prospective clients of our services by producing brochures and flyers, conducting outreach, givingworkshops and meeting with individuals.· Planned and coordinated special events.

Master'S Of Arts, Strategic Communications

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies