I collaborate with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who believe in making a difference in the lives of their clients and their communities. I help them create visually stunning brands backed by communication strategies that are 100% true to their values - positioning them as industry leaders and allowing them to authentically connect with their dream audience & grow their businesses.- Develop tailored communication strategies to help clients stand out within their industry and effectively engage with their target audience - Produce clear messaging and content to establish the client's credibility and position in the marketplace - Identify the client's messaging pillars and unique value proposition and emphasize these through their brand voice and tone- Conduct competitive market analysis- Develop the client's communication objectives and work plan- Create digital and print collateral such as newsletters, social media content and graphics- Design the client's website to reflect their brand, messaging and business goals

- Designed and implemented communication and public relations strategies that allowed the organization to strengthen meaningful relationships with targeted external audiences and donors.- Produced organizational updates and announcements for a variety of communications channels.- Oversaw internal and external communications - from client announcements to community newsletters to social media content.- Enhanced organizational branding and messaging by overseeing the creation of new digital and print materials.- Redesigned the organization's website, collateral materials, digital and print content for a more modern, up-to-date look that reflects the organization's direction and strategy.- Led collaborative efforts with Malawian partners to provide social entrepreneurship training in East Africa.- Delivered training on effective messaging and branding to social entrepreneurs in Malawi.- Built and maintained Flame Tree Initiative's administrative processes with regard to HR, donor management, and finances.- Executed fundraising campaigns and events.

Public Relations - Produced and coordinated the development and distribution of written and visual content across multiple media channels, liaising with radio and TV broadcasting staff, newspapers, and magazines for print and digital content.- Counseled leadership and program managers on various matters related to external communication and community engagement.- Managed the production of all external communication materials such as newsletter articles, social media content and print marketing materials. - Organized and participated in public speaking events and presentations.- Managed advocacy campaigns, donor and partner engagement projects, and community events that increased the organization’s visibility and recognition in southern Arizona.- Managed volunteer projects rendering 41,000 hours of support, valued at $1 million in donated servicesContent Management - Collaborated with program managers across all departments to deliver a comprehensive communications plan to meet the organization’s objectives.- Curated content created by other staff and departments to ensure consistency with IRC's branding voice.Fund and Resource Development - Generated $1.03 million in private funds and federal grant contracts during the course of employment at the IRC.- Managed resource acquisition and operation of IRC's donation center, disseminating in-kind contributions valued at $100,000 annually.

- Implemented email and white-mail annual appeal campaigns, increasing market reach by 50%.- Cultivated donor relations and partnerships with government, corporate and media stakeholders. - Developed and wrote grant proposals to government and private institutions.

- Implemented communication strategies to improve team CRMprocesses- Determined potential resolutions to mortgage default andcoordinated in-flow of repayment plans and outflow of litigationreferrals

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