Summary
Strong in both communications strategy and implementation, my goal is to continue learning more in and out of my field, and to apply my skills and knowledge to a worthy effort.
Experience
Program Coordinator
The Rockpointe Corporation
August 2012 – October 2012 (3 months) Columbia, Maryland
Technology & Graphic Design Director
Purdy's Flowers & Gifts
August 2009 – January 2012 (2 years 6 months) Newport, AR
Handle all computer and technology issues: install hardware/software; investigate and purchase equipment including, but not limited to, peripherals, hardware/software and new/refurbished computers. Insure all shop computers (10+) are up-to-date in regard to antivirus and other security measures. Advise and instruct staff on use of computers/technology. Lead graphic design initiatives, particularly in areas like blast emails and other corporate mailings such as holidays and sympathy.
Director of Communications
NC Academy of Physician Assistants
July 2007 – August 2009 (2 years 2 months) Durham, NC
Primary responsibilities included managing (writing, editing, design) the Academy’s electronic and print newsletters and various other publications. Designed brochures, mailers and forms for conferences, legislation and membership activities. Developed Task Force on Branding to facilitate integrated marketing/branding of Academy. Provided on-site tech support — ordered and installed hardware/software for all Academy employees; troubleshot technical problems from individual machines up to Microsoft Small Business Server 2003. Spearheaded the design, update and maintenance of the Academy website (www.ncapa.org).
Director of Communications
NC Association of School Administrators
December 2005 – July 2007 (1 year 8 months) Raleigh, NC
In charge of all communications, marketing and web functions for statewide association. Covered State Board of Education and NC Legislature. Conducted interviews and wrote news, features and promotional pieces. Designed print and online materials including newsletters, magazines, mailers, forms, surveys, and more. Solicited and maintained corporate sponsors and arranged for exhibitors and vendors for conferences. Managed design and content for association website (www.ncasa.net): posted breaking news updates, legislative links, conference information and registration, job vacancies and various other member services.
Dept. Head & Digital Media Instructor
School of Communication Arts
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry
2005 – 2005 (less than a year) Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Supervised eight full-time instructors and four part-time instructors in the Digital Media department. Assigned instructors’ teaching schedules, managed curriculum, organized the student gallery show and oversaw production of graduation reels. As an instructor, I taught a variety of courses including Digital Publishing with Adobe InDesign, Advertising Design, Media & Internet Technologies, Marketing, Print & Web Portfolios, Web Design and Color Construction & Introduction to Adobe Photoshop.
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Director of Communications
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association
March 2000 – February 2005 (5 years)
Edited and paginated The Advocate, a 16-20 page biweekly newsletter — supervised three writers, coordinated with printing company, solicited and maintained advertising. Managed and updated association website daily (www.phada.org). Created other publications including conference registration forms, brochures and program agendas, topical issue specials and membership directories. Led design for association’s year-long 25th anniversary in 2004, redesigning the association logo and creating several print and online marketing pieces. Coordinated with sister associations and congressional staff/members to promote PHADA’s agenda of adequate funding for public housing authorities