Western Washington University
12/2010
Bellingham, Wash.
- B.A., Journalism- Public Relations
- Minor in Political Science
12/2010
Bellingham, Wash.
- B.A., Journalism- Public Relations
- Minor in Political Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Writing & Administrative Support, Providence General Foundation
7/2011 – Present
Everett, Wash.
- Write and Edit copy for donor communication materials, grants and other communications
- Assist with direct mailings and other fundraising projects for Employee Giving Campaign
- Provide administrative support to foundation staff
7/2011 – Present
Everett, Wash.
- Write and Edit copy for donor communication materials, grants and other communications
- Assist with direct mailings and other fundraising projects for Employee Giving Campaign
- Provide administrative support to foundation staff
Communications Intern, Providence General Foundation
6/2010 – 12/2010
6/2010 – 12/2010
Everett, Wash.
- Wrote and edited communications, including articles, press releases, newsletters and social media for the foundation
- Assisted with the largest campaign in Providence’s five-state system history, raising more than $1 million with the employee giving campaign
- Created promotional and informational materials using InDesign, developed a promotions plan, coordinated recognition gifts and helped process pledges
- Assisted with special events, donor relations and other duties as assigned
Arts and Life Editor, The Western Front
3/2010 – 6/2010
Bellingham, Wash.
- Edited and placed stories on a deadline
- Used InDesign to create page layouts
- Worked with a team of reporters and editors to create a bi-weekly newspaper
- Previously worked as a reporter from 1/2010-3/2010 and as an editor 8/2009-9/2009 for the Welcome Back Edition
ACTIVITIES
- Guild Member—Communication and Volunteer Support, SOVREN Guild, Seattle
- Volunteer—Event Photographer and Event Support, KOMO4 Miracle Makers Telethon, Seattle
- Former Member, Public Relations Organization, Bellingham
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Extensive experience working with InDesign and working knowledge of other Adobe Design Standard programs- Wrote and edited communications, including articles, press releases, newsletters and social media for the foundation
- Assisted with the largest campaign in Providence’s five-state system history, raising more than $1 million with the employee giving campaign
- Created promotional and informational materials using InDesign, developed a promotions plan, coordinated recognition gifts and helped process pledges
- Assisted with special events, donor relations and other duties as assigned
Arts and Life Editor, The Western Front
3/2010 – 6/2010
Bellingham, Wash.
- Edited and placed stories on a deadline
- Used InDesign to create page layouts
- Worked with a team of reporters and editors to create a bi-weekly newspaper
- Previously worked as a reporter from 1/2010-3/2010 and as an editor 8/2009-9/2009 for the Welcome Back Edition
ACTIVITIES
- Guild Member—Communication and Volunteer Support, SOVREN Guild, Seattle
- Volunteer—Event Photographer and Event Support, KOMO4 Miracle Makers Telethon, Seattle
- Former Member, Public Relations Organization, Bellingham
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel
- Intermediate photography skills, including knowledge of Photoshop
- PC and Mac savvy
- Conversational in American Sign Language
- Intermediate photography skills, including knowledge of Photoshop
- PC and Mac savvy
- Conversational in American Sign Language
