Assistant Project

**** * ** **, **********, DC ***** 310-***-**** abpkgr@r.postjobfree.com

I am a writer, a researcher, a web native.

I help organizations better communicate for a cause.

I am a strategic planner, a fast learner, a huge geek, and a detail freak.

I like when smart words meet smart design.

Spitfire Strategies, Washington, DC

>> Relevant WoRk expeRience

Junior Account Executive June 2009 - present

Account Coordinator June 2008 - June 2009

Conduct in-depth research, analysis and strategic planning for a variety of nonprofits and foundations. Use research findings

to inform messaging and communications strategy on issues ranging from environmental sustainability to health policy.

Wrote twenty-page report on the impact of the Surdna Foundation s ocean grantmaking. Conducted 30 stakeholder interviews,

evaluated four years of media coverage and grantee reports, made recommendations on strategic close-out grants, wrote the

report and oversaw its design and promotion.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of media coverage of foundations responses to the 2008 economic downturn

for the Philanthropy Awareness Initiative. Results featured in High Expectations, High Opportunity.

Conducted opportunity analysis of credit card legislation and regulations utilized by Pew Credit Card Reform campaign.

Researched media coverage around child care employment issues for a coalition of early care and education advocates, and

wrote a 20-page analysis to inform a messaging platform focused on jobs and the economy.

Serve as web 2.0 expert on Spitfire staff. Advising colleagues on best practices, introduce web-based tools to improve internal

communication and productivity, guide clients through and manage web design projects and make strategy recommenda-

tions for the nonprofit and philanthropic communities.

Maintain Spitfire s website. Created and continue to maintain internal wiki to improve inter-office information sharing. Devel-

oped internal rubric for website analysis. Regularly train staff of 30 on social media, website analysis, and web 2.0 communica-

tions strategies. Write pieces on onine communications for Spitfire s bi-monthly newsletter, distributed to a list of approximately

2,000 nonprofit professionals, foundation staff, and communications consultants.

Made recommendations on information architecture and wireframing for the redesign of the Surdna Foundation website, in-

cluding restructuring navigational pathways around each audience and reflecting their rebranding and new philanthropic focus

areas in overall design.

Manage nonprofit coalitions by crafting shared communications, consensus-building and facilitating meetings, planning

large-scale events and providing ongoing communications support.

Coordinated the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions first trade show appearance as a coalition at the 2010 Boston

Seafood Show. Coached Alliance members on messaging. Wrote copy for and oversaw design of collateral materials for an ex-

hibit which provided exposure to thousands of major seafood buyers. Secured a panel in the convention program on sustainable

seafood sourcing, wrote talking points and coached panelists on effective public speaking skills. Planned a cocktail reception

and advised member NGOs on promotion, resulting in a 100% increase over the expected number of business attendees.

Made project management and online collaboration software recommendations to coalitions such as the Conservation Alli-

ance for Seafood Solutions, Children s Leadership Council, and the Pew Partnership Project/C Campaign.

Provide hands-on and web-based coaching and training to nonprofits on communications planning, media outreach and

messaging.

Held interactive webinars and provided one-on-one coaching for over 50 public health administrators and professionals. Train-

ings focused on how to effectively communicate about pressing public health issues, such as H1N1 and teenage pregnancy.

Created comprehensive media lists, pitched reporters, and wrote opinion pieces.

Secured mentions for the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Seattle Post-Intel-

ligencer. Drafted and placed op-eds and letters to the editor on ocean policy and climate change in the San Francisco Chronicle,

Washington Times, Oregonian, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Huffington Post.

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I am a two-time NCAA Champion and All-American.

I enjoy cooking, cycling, running, Boggle, dogs, watching football, gadgets, and creative writing.

>> additional expeRience

Legal Assistant, Sanford, Wittels & Heisler, LLP, Washington, DC August 2007 June 2008

Conducted legal research and factual investigations on a variety of civil rights matters. Drafted correspondence, legal plead-

ings, and press releases. Provided technical support for the DC office.

Help Desk Consultant, Computer Information Services, Brown University September 2005 May 2007

Provided prompt and knowledgeable computer support over the phone, in person, and via email to the Brown community.

Webmaster, Recreational Sports and Physical Education, Brown University September 2006 May 2007

Managed content to improve usability and information architecture for the Brown Recreational Sports website, which pro-

vides information about 60 physical education classes and 41 intramural and club sports to over 7,000 participants per year.

Student Technology Assistant, Instructional Technology Group, Brown University June 2005 December 2006

Designed websites and graphics, digitized course material, and edited video for Brown faculty and teaching assistants who

wanted to incorporate web resources into class offerings.

Managed the database and designed the website for the Codigo Brasiliense project at the John Carter Brown Library, making

available on-line some of the first government documents printed in Brazil.

Designer, The Journey Home March, Statewide Housing Action Coalition, RI November December 2006

Designed website and logo used in publications and apparel for a march to end homelessness in RI.

Set up MySQL database and website allowing online donation and registration for the march, which brought in 90% of the

participants and 50% of the donations.

>> leadeRship & community >> education & skills

Brown University, Providence, RI

B.A. Magna Cum Laude in English Literature. GPA 3.9.

Skills:

Proficient in PC and Mac, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, CisionPoint, Vocus, WestLaw, Filemaker, Wordpress, HTML.

Working knowledge of Joomla, Drupal, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro.

Intermediate level French.

Rowing, Brown University and Marina Aquatic Center, CA 2000 present

Plan events and alumni races and fundraise among young alumni as an active member of the Brown Crew Alumni Board.

Led Brown Women s Crew to 2007 National Championship as team captain. Organized events and practices for the win-

ningest college women s crew program in the nation and managed team budget of $3500.

Won the NCAA championship 2004 and 2007. All-American in 2006 and 2007.

Coached high school summer learn-to-row camp for 12-19 year olds and taught adult classes and private lessons.

Photography/Writing, Brightest Young Things, Washington, DC November 2009 present

Volunteer photographer and writer for a top DC nightlife and culture website.

Bike and Build Summer 2006

Personally fundraised over $5,000 for nonprofit that organizes cycling trips to benefit the affordable housing cause.

Biked from Providence to San Francisco with 30 college students, building on Habitat for Humanity sites throughout the U.S.

Resident Programmer and Community Assistant, Residential Life, Brown University June 2004 May 2006

Coordinated and publicized weekly events for residence hall during Sophomore and Junior years of college.

Served as peer resource for personal counseling, career guidance, conflict resolution, building maintenance and safety.

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