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professional experience

Communications and Events Coordinator 

The Association of Program Directors in Surgery
Jul. 2022 - Present

  • Managed, designed, and executed distribution of all organizational communications including quarterly President's Corner Newsletters, weekly announcements, surveys, and more

  • Created branded content such as email templates for mass communications, a 24-page conference program brochure for Surgical Education Week, website resources, and more

  • Designed and distributed member demographic surveys to guarantee the ability to provide and meet member needs

  • Directed monthly educational webinars which included writing email announcements, creating registration surveys, scheduling Zoom meetings, distributing webinar links and presentation materials, coordinating with panelists, and moderating sessions

  • Maintained website by updating committee and member records, edited and posted 500+ job listings, uploaded webinar recordings, and more

  • Maintained membership records of 1,200+ members and performed regular assessments to ensure the most accurate information for distribution lists

  • Oversaw and moderated ListServ activity to ensure adherence to association bylaws

  • Performed outreach to members to recruit committee participation

  • Addressed all member inquiries and executed the essential responsibilities to provide the best possible membership experience

  • Manually prepared and distributed member dues renewal invoices

  • Processed 1,200+ registrations for three associations for the Surgical Education Week conference

Marketing and Communications Consultant

GEOTEK, LLC
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2022
 

  • Researched market segmentation and conceptualized an online advertising campaign to remain a competitive presence amongst new contenders

Marketing and Communications Intern

GEOTEK, LLC
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2022

  • Managed general refresh of all branded content, resources, and literature for parent and child companies

  • Built new website for parent company which assisted in the acquisition of a new company

  • Executed a three-month informational E-Communication campaign reaching over 5000 clients and affiliates

  • Conceptualized design and coordinated with contractors for an office interior design refresh for client plant visits

  • Designed and implemented the use of new branded email signatures and business cards for parent and child companies

  • Maintained parent and child company's LinkedIn presence and increased profile interaction 

  • Planned company blood drive for Mayo Clinic which included recruiting donors, sending company-wide emails, and coordinating with Mayo Clinic administrative staff and nurses

  • Created billboard and magazine layout visuals for Rochester Chamber of Commerce local business highlight

  • Experienced in technical and expository copywriting

Campaign Writer at Forrest Stump

Forrest Stump 
#WeJustFeltLikeRunning Campaign
Jul. - Oct. 2020

  • Conducted 11 interviews with Paralympic, professional and amateur adaptive athletes and synthesized into adaptive athlete profiles highlighting the need for insurance fairness

  • Shared profiles with broader community through email newsletter, publishing on website, and posting on social media platforms

  • Assisted in the recruitment of 629 participants and over 8000 petition signatures

  • Aided in community fundraising efforts totaling $25,000

publications

State News Reporter

Daily Cardinal
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020 

 

  • Covered state relevant events including press conferences and Wisconsin legislature

  • Interviewed subjects ranging from family farmers to local activists to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates

volunteer work

Mobility May Campaign Volunteer 

Range of Motion Project
May 2021

 

  • Participated on a team who collectively fundraised $2,500 for prosthetics for individuals

education

University of Wisconsin-Madison 

Aug. 2018 - May 2020 

 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communications (Reporting)

    • Cumulative GPA: 3.8 / 4.0

  • Certificate in Gender & Women's Studies 

  • Certificate in Digital Studies 

relevant coursework

Journalism 202: Mass Media Practices 

 

 

  • Conducted a semester-long project on homelessness in Madison, WI which included:

  • Short- and long-form articles, photography, magazine layouts, an audio story, interactive graphics, and a promotional video compiled into a website

  • Developed an online and mobile informational service

  • Designed brand guidelines, logo, and slogan

  • Created promotional resources and complied into a website

Communication Arts 155: Introduction to Digital Media Production 

 

 

  • Utilized photography techniques of framing, lighting, focal length, and exposure

  • Applied HTML and CSS code to create a personal website

  • Conducted an interview-based podcast on local activists

  • Developed beat sheet and shot breakdowns

  • Wrote, shot and edited narrative video

skills

Multimedia Creation
 

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Audition, Premiere Pro)

  • Canva

Processing and Organizing
 

  • Google Suites (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Sharing Platforms
 

  • Wordpress

  • Wix

  • MailChimp

  • Survey Monkey

  • SimpleLists

  • LinkedIn

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Twitter

Coding
 

  • HTML

  • CSS

let's get to know each other

  • LinkedIn

thank you!

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