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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Ensure the success of a small literary arts nonprofit through powerful, mission-focused fundraising. Duties include writing and submitting all grant applications (20+ per year), managing mass mailings and email campaigns, overseeing database management, cultivating donor relationships, offering event assistance, and providing support to the Development.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Wrote and designed all print and digital material for a statewide social services nonprofit, including quarterly newsletters, direct mail appeals, grants, email marketing, social media, web copy, and events/fundraisers. Collaborated closely with the Executive and Deputy Directors to cultivate inspiring messaging and design a successful long-term.

Pushcart Prize-nominated writer with a focus on cultural criticism, place-based journalism, and book reviews. My work has appeared in publications across North America and includes experience conducting research and interviews, crafting complex topics into compelling, well-structured writing, and meeting tight deadlines.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Promoted to a senior position after six months to help manage the copy team. Coordinated with fellow leads to assign descriptions to writers, proofread for SEO & editorial errors, establish a consistent brand voice, ensure owner satisfaction, and drive growth through top-quality copy.

Portland, Oregon Area

Wrote compelling home descriptions, landing pages, and travel blog posts for the Vacasa website. Applied personal research, photos, and internal notes to produce 4-6 pieces of unique copy per day.

Led weekly discussions, lectures, and seminars on the craft of writing. Graded 30-75 writing assignments per week and provided constructive feedback and support to undergraduate students through email and office hours. Received an average score of 4.8 (out of 5) on end-of-year student evaluations.

Drove sales and annual giving for Symphony guests through targeted phone campaigns, emails, and direct mail. Consistently exceeded team goals by 25% and was named Top Daily Caller 42 times. Provided excellent customer service to donors and ticketholders. Proofread internal drafts of posters, newsletters, and PR material for editorial mistakes.

- Provided first-rate customer service at the Lewis & Clark College Mail Room, a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.- Sorted and processed incoming/outgoing mail. Made daily campus deliveries to staff and faculty.- Tracked mail volume via data entry reports and developed new processes to increase efficiency. - Made cash sales; managed the.

- Responsible for numerous administrative tasks in the Music Department, including emailing, making copies, web design, data entry, and ordering supplies.- Served as head stage manager; scheduled and oversaw 30+ events/year. Ensured smoothness of performance and satisfaction of performers.- Tutored music B.A.s in grant writing; proofread and fact-checked.

~ Contacted alumni and parents of current students to update personal details, provide new information about the school, and request gifts and donations. ~ Gained interview and conversation skills and maintained public relations between alumni and the College.

~ Member of an internationally renowned nonprofit, guest interaction 5-6 days/week~ Instructed and provided guidance for over one hundred younger employees, ages 10-18

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Music, English