• Freelance designer and communications expert to various clients with a focus in the non-profit sector.• Provides a wide variety of innovative and creative consulting services including branding and messaging development, data visualization, presentation design, report layout, packaging and web design.

• Co-leads the strategic direction of OEF’s central communications department in conjunction with the Director of External Affairs & Communications.• Leads a team of four communication/design professionals in the implementation of various initiatives including data visualization and design for digital and print, web development, video, social media, and PR engagement.• Serves as senior strategic communications & design advisor to seven international business development and assistance program teams.• Oversees and upholds OEF branding, internal and external communication integrity and standards. Ensures the proper use of logos, fonts, colors, images, and language in the promotion of the Foundation’s mission.• Crafts, manages, edits, and verifies accuracy of content across 8 websites, various print and digital publications, and news releases.• Advises international program teams in responding to media inquiries, advising and coaching subject matter experts within the organization on media relations strategies.• Collaborates with the Monitoring & Evaluation department to establish mechanisms for tracking communications efforts and calculating ROI.• Meticulously manages communications department budget through equitable financial partnerships with external contractors (domestic & international) in the acquisition of web development, copyediting & translation, printing, photography, video and other services.

• Provided research, design and communications expertise on maritime piracy issues in East and West Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.• Oversaw the design and communications plan for The State of Maritime Piracy report series, an annual report on the economic and human costs associated with maritime piracy.• Provided other design and data visualization oversight including program branding, as well as the development of infographics, video, and web content.

• Assisted in the research, design, and communications related to the 2012 Economic Cost of Maritime Piracy, an annual report calculating the financial costs related to the issue of maritime piracy.• Aided in the creation of the 2012 Human Cost of Maritime Piracy, which lead to an offer for a permanent full-time position within the organization.• Additional Responsibilities:- Researched and compiled data related to maritime piracy.- Drafted initial content for report chapters, highlighting key topics of interest.- Led the design of all infographics, maps, and other visualizations.- Worked directly with the program director and the report’s lead author to identify key takeaways, draft talking points and design fact sheets for media and other inquiries.

• Developed and implemented an advertising campaign about alternative energy programs in Namibia, Zambia and on the Navajo Nation of the southwestern United States.• Created an education initiative about the environmental and financial benefits of Elephant Energy’s solar light products sold at local shops in Namibia and throughout the Navajo Nation.• Designed a packaging and distribution model for a joint Solar Schools Project between Elephant Energy and Nokero, a solar light manufacturer based in Denver.• Compiled and analyzed survey data in flood-affected regions of Namibia.

• Assisted in the re-branding of the organization including name, logo and marketing strategy in alignment with evolving program goals and initiatives.• Researched the latest trends relating to conflict-affected civilians in Somalia and Iraq for senior staff.

• Co-designed an afterschool program for 30 teens between ages 12-18, serving as a mentor, and organizing activities including urban gardening, farmers’ markets, sports and recreation, and community service.• Organized events and activities including 10-week summer program.• Designed annual reports, newsletters, advertisements and other public relations materials to educate and inform program participants and donors in a variety of education and community-based programs and upcoming events.

• Taught visual arts and English to 90 deaf junior high and vocational school students.• Organized, coordinated and fundraised for a week-long national student art program involving 36 students and volunteers from 12 different schools.• Raised funds, organized and advised local entrepreneurs in the establishment of a textiles shop and the completion of a milling business.