Direct all aspects of development for this private, nonprofit high school which focuses on the arts, music, and writing. Development includes donor cultivation, annual appeals, grants, events, and strategic planning for fundraising.

Managed all marketing and communications for the agency including about development and fundraising, social media, website, email and print newsletters, annual reports, public relations/media outreach, advocacy, and marketing materials. Chaired the agency's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Partnered with clients to further their goals through print and digital copywriting. See portfolio: www.GaleForceCopy.com. Also operated Kidoinfo.com, an online resource that helps parents find fun and meaningful places to go with their children. The website was committed to building community and sharing resources with parents and families while also publishing issue articles and a weekly e-newsletter to inform and educate.

Wrote compelling copy for integrated, global marketing campaigns, offer communications, internal communications, and corporate publications. Collaborated with designers and subject matter experts to concept and create print ads, direct mail, email, web sites, banner ads, newsletters, social media, trade shows signage, brochures, press releases, presentations, and customer magazines. Supported internal clients in developing messaging aligned with brand standards and wrote project briefs for the… Show more Wrote compelling copy for integrated, global marketing campaigns, offer communications, internal communications, and corporate publications. Collaborated with designers and subject matter experts to concept and create print ads, direct mail, email, web sites, banner ads, newsletters, social media, trade shows signage, brochures, press releases, presentations, and customer magazines. Supported internal clients in developing messaging aligned with brand standards and wrote project briefs for the creative team. Show less

Project manager for multi-million dollar creative proposals, coordinating 10+ designers, writers, editors, freelancers, and production staff per proposal, earning 100M+ in sales. Analyzed customer requirements and assisted account teams and senior management in developing strategy and messaging. Wrote multiple technical sections, ensuring they were fully accurate and met strict project requirements.

Researched and wrote grant applications and direct mail; assisted in special events; directed public/media relations. $500,000 raised in 6 months for community programs.

Managed all development including grant writing, special events, public/media relations, developing program designs and budgets, and direct mail. $5M raised in 3 ½ years for domestic violence and mental health housing programs

Wrote news, feature, and investigative articles, planned story layouts and took photographs. Earned 8 New York State Associated Press writing awards