Work Experience

       Community Outreach and Public Relations Coordinator
       GreenSavers USA                              Aug. 2012 - Present
  • Write and edit ad copy, press releases, feature articles, employee profiles, blog and social media posts, and other marketing content
  • Maintain and edit the company website and blog
  • Develop customer leads at public outreach events, promote and maintain customer relations
  • Compose monthly e-newsletter and maintain customer contact databases using Constant Contact
  • Provide administrative and technical support
  • Perform photography and image editing, shoot and edit digital video for marketing and outreach efforts

       Publicity and Marketing Technician, Volunteer Coordinator
       City of Fort Collins, CO                        April 2012 - Aug. 2012
  • Researched and wrote press releases, feature articles, newsletters, profiles, and other communications and marketing materials for the City
  • Updated and edited web pages, developed new web content 
  • Created social media postings and responded to social media inquiries, tracked effectiveness and efficiency of social media outreach campaigns
  • Provided semi-professional quality photography and performed photo editing for various applications
  • Created presentations and performed design work in support of Environmental Services programs
  • Provided administrative support related to Air Quality, Waste Reduction and Recycling, and the Healthy Sustainable Homes program
  • Assisted at public events such as Earth Day and the Sustainable Living Fair
  • Recruited and coordinated volunteers for the City's Healthy Sustainable Homes program
       
       Communications and Public Relations Intern, CSU College of Business
       Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO         March 2011 – May 2012
  • Wrote, proofread, and edited news releases, feature articles, newsletters, profiles, web pages, official letters, and other communications materials
  • Was the student editor and chief contributor to Difference Magazine, the College's bi-annual publication
  • Co-managed the College’s social media sites, including making marketing strategy and planning decisions
  • Photographed campus events and people and utilized image editing software (such as Photoshop and Lightroom)
  • Edited content for the College’s websites, making suggestions to the IT and web development teams for design and content improvements 
  • Recruited and trained new employees for writing, editing, and PR positions
  • Created a new marketing proposal plan that was accepted and implemented by the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE) MBA program

       Opinion Columnist & Music Reviewer, The Rocky Mountain Collegian
       Colorado State University 
       Fort Collins, CO                                                      Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011
  • Wrote, proofread, and edited weekly columns that challenged readers to consider various political, social, and environmental topics 
  • Attended editorial board meetings to pitch story ideas and develop content strategies
  • Met frequent short deadlines with ease and professionalism
  
       Building Manager, Colorado State University Event Planning Services        Lory Student Center
       Fort Collins, CO                                                                  Dec. 2010 - May 2012
  • Planned, coordinated, and managed events on a daily basis in a building accommodating more than 14,000 people per day
  • Greeted clients of the LSC to ensure that all of their needs were met and that any issues were resolved in a timely manner
  • Represented CSU and the Lory Student Center by constantly demonstrating a mature, professional and articulate demeanor 
  • Coordinated assignments and scheduling for multiple work crews
  • Communicated with clients and visitors clearly and effectively – both orally and in writing
  • Provided security and responded to medical emergencies (CPR certified)
  • Composed and filed daily safety and event reports     

       Assistant Produce Manager, Natural Grocers
       Fort Collins, CO             Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010
  • Developed management, leadership, and teambuilding skills
  • Assisted in counting, recording and reconciliation of store merchandise for fiscal year end inventory
  • Received incoming shipments, processed invoices, and verified quantity and condition against purchase orders
  • Resolved quantity and condition discrepancies with appropriate buyer
  • Answered telephone an in-person inquiries, processed custom orders from customers
  • Maintained storage and work area to meet housekeeping and safety standards

        Data Clerk 1-A, Correspondent II
        Vangent, Inc. (formerly Pearson Government Solutions)
        Lawrence, KS                                   Feb. 2003 - Dec. 2008
  • Edited and verified correspondence from the federal government to tax filers
  • Entered, edited, and verified high volumes of data while emphasizing speed and accuracy
  • Maintained company records and oversaw warehouse records inventory
  • Opened, sorted, and processed high volumes of incoming mail from tax filers to the federal government
  • Held leadership roles such as Head Runner, Head Scanner, and was designated as a team leader on a special project for the USDA
  • Promoted to the highest level of Correspondent II which carries an increased level of responsibility and confidentiality
  • Passed extensive F.B.I. background checks that ensured my character and integrity
      
        Office Manager, Klinknett Roofing, Inc.                 
        Lawrence, KS     June 2005 – May 2006
  • Fielded phone calls and e-mail inquiries from customers and potential clients
  • Managed the day-to-day paperwork and needs of an office
  • Used accounting software to track the company’s accounts payable and receivable
  • Managed the company’s payroll and Worker’s Compensation accounts
  • Simultaneously supervised multiple work crews who were working at different locations
  • Maintained customer and vendor contact lists
  • Made banks deposits and reconciled bank account statements on a monthly basis