UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Education
University of Denver
Denver Publishing Institute | Summer, 2011
Denver Publishing Institute | Summer, 2011
Michigan State University
BA, English & Professional Writing | 2007-2011
BA, English & Professional Writing | 2007-2011
Current
University Advancement Marketing & Communications
Writer/Communications Manager | January 2015-Present
Writer/Communications Manager | January 2015-Present
- Through storytelling, execute messaging strategy for MSU's $1.5B Empower Extraordinary capital campaign
- Write donor profiles, impact stories, news articles, and features for University Advancement publications Developments, OurImpact, and Partners
- Coordinate with campus fundraising units to write and distribute media releases about new gifts
- For alumni and donor programming, prepare talking points for Advancement EVP, university president, and other university officials
- Manage all communication-related aspects of the annual Endowed Faculty Investiture ceremony, including creation of a commemorative program booklet and scripting of faculty and donor speakers, the university president and provost, and the Master of Ceremonies
- Write marketing copy to support Annual Giving campaigns
Past
Team Detroit
Broadcast Talent Coordinator | November 2012-January 2015
Sylvania AdVantage
Freelance Writer | April 2012-November 2012
Michigan State University Alumni Association, East Lansing, MI
Intern: Membership Marketing & Communications | May 2010-June 2011
Michigan State University Student Alumni Foundation, East Lansing, MI
Intern and Volunteer on Student Board of Directors | April 2008-March 2011
Broadcast Talent Coordinator | November 2012-January 2015
- Create and process for payment contracts for SAG performers in TV spots
- Finalize cast lists and licensed music information
- Authorize payment for broadcast, internet, and industrial use
- Coordinate with production team to ensure that TV spots adhere to the SAG Commercials Contract
- Update and maintain database of commercial broadcast cycles
- Write, edit, and compile articles for Transmissions from the Talent Room, the department’s quarterly newsletter
Sylvania AdVantage
Freelance Writer | April 2012-November 2012
- Reported on human interest stories in the community of Sylvania, Ohio
- Copyedited stories per newspaper’s in-house style guide
Michigan State University Alumni Association, East Lansing, MI
Intern: Membership Marketing & Communications | May 2010-June 2011
- Wrote and edited media releases, ad copy, and membership appeals
- Designed applications and email marketing materials
- Wrote and collaborated on opening copy for 2011 Alumni Directory
- Assisted with Spring 2011 Young Alumni membership recruitment process
Michigan State University Student Alumni Foundation, East Lansing, MI
Intern and Volunteer on Student Board of Directors | April 2008-March 2011