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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago

Chicago, Il

Responsible for directing all Onward Neighborhood House development and communications operations, as well as supervision of department staff and consultants. This includes: + Managing multilingual communications and marketing for both fundraising and program enrollment. I handle the creation of all emails, newsletters, media relations, speeches, social media, presentations, outreach materials, and other opportunities.+ Prospecting grants, building foundation relations, writing and reviewing grant applications, data collection, and grant award management.+ Overseeing all individual, corporate, and volunteer relations.+ Planning events including the annual gala, golf outing, and other virtual and in-person gatherings.+ Administration for the Board of Directors and Auxiliary Board of Young Professionals.Highlights: + Increased annual appeal campaign donations by 400% over two years and increased foundation support by 185%. + Overhaul of communications including a refresh of mission, vision, and messaging. + Redesigned website and content. Produced a new “About” video. + Increased social media followers organically by 200%.

Greater Chicago Area

A partner for nonprofits and artists who need affordable marketing, strategy, and design support.

Lake Bluff, Il

Supported the Bernie's Book Bank book recycling program through sales and management of their event space.

Managed all communications including website, social media, press campaigns, and call/video scripts. Responsible for planning the annual gala, corporate volunteer days, and events. My greatest accomplishment at Association House was an overhaul of the website, branding, and flyers for over 28 programs, which are still used several years later.

Supported Aon Consulting with national marketing operations, global public relations, and sales. Assisted with marketing, website, email marketing, and event planning for trade shows, webinars, and the annual client symposium. My greatest accomplishment was to build and manage a series of Affordable Care Act microsites to help employers navigate the significant changes to the healthcare landscape.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for proofreading marketing materials, writing thought leadership blogs, updating client websites, and coordinating creative briefs for B2B technology and finance clients. Additionally, I managed admin duties including accounts payable/receivable for clients.

Chicago, Il

Provided academic support to English as a Second Language (ESL) and Writing I students through weekly tutoring sessions and drop-in appointments.

Ba, Integrated Marketing & Communication

Education record

Completed the Second City Training Center's Improv Program (A - E) and Writing Program (Writing 1 - 6)

Jerry Cleaver'S Writing Workshop 1