Writer, Editor, Social Media Specialist

SKILLS

Writing, editing, communicating to multiple audiences, research, analysis & interpretation of data, meticulous attention to detail, experience with both Mac & PC, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience with CRM databases, event planning, public speaking, and presentations. I am creative, highly adaptable, and able to multitask and prioritize projects within deadlines

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Dr. George Boudreau 2016

Created & maintained print & digital files of over 300 applicants for records

Acted as point of contact for all applicants, ensuring timely & accurate completion of necessary paperwork

Created & maintained lists of 72 accepted applicants, their information, requirements & individual requests

Worked with hotel contact to make housing arrangements for accepted applicants

Assisted in hosting attendees, coordinating schedules & creating itineraries

Jack Green Construction & Realty 2014-2016

Operational Administrator

Created & maintained the company’s client database

Created a new organizational system for business files

Acted as point of contact between the owner, sub-contractors & clients

Ensured the timely execution of tasks within multiple building projects simultaneously & company adherence to federal, state & local codes

Led a major project in partnership with an outside company ensuring insurance reimbursements for Hurricane Sandy victims

Realtor

Grew an extensive network of client contacts through market research, community outreach & advertising

Designed & created print media for advertisement, including postcards, flyers, newspaper articles & adds

Designed & created digital media including a personal website, online mailings & videos

Used various forms of social media to connect with potential clients, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & blogs

Hosted open houses, made sales presentations to potential sellers & toured homes with potential buyers

Acted as point of contact between buyers, sellers, lawyers & community leaders, ensuring completion of all aspects of sales & timely closings

Community Director March of Dimes Foundation 2013-2014

Conducted extensive research into donor, volunteer & board member prospects

Led community outreach programs at schools, businesses & volunteer organizations, giving presentations & organizing fundraising efforts

Met with local community & business leaders, individually & in groups, to give presentations increasing recognition of March of Dimes brand & mission

Created media, both digital & print, to promote organization & special events

Maintained CRM & donor management database

Recruited, trained & managed a large network of volunteers

Created & organized a new walking event in the wake of districting changes & recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy, which included working with local towns to find a new walk location & route, as well as creating the branding for the event

Built a successful & diverse event organizing committee from the ground up

Secured March for Babies Chairpersons for the next three consecutive years

Planned, organized, promoted & executed special events, which were responsible for $280,000 in division revenue

Freelance Researcher & Project Assistant Pyramid Communications 2013

Worked with project team to organize & promote non profit education forums

Researched & created 24 lists of priority audiences in 8 different cities across Washington State

Created 8 invitations to round table discussions & public forums

Conducted follow up calls to key stakeholders, ensuring a significant acceptance rate & attendance

EDUCATION

M.A., History, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, GPA 3.8 Currently

Major Concentration: European History

B.A., English, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, GPA 3.64 2012

Major Concentration: Writing

B.A., History, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, GPA 3.64 2012

Major Concentration: European History

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