Writer, editor, designer, artist
I'm happiest when creating something, from a collage made from discarded paper scraps to a cheese soufflé.
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Arts in Professional Writing, December 2007
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Creative Writing, May 2006
Experience
Marketing Outreach Coordinator
City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
(November 2022–present)
• Maintained schedule for marketing outreach and photography
• Sought out new opportunities for marketing outreach
• Created, edited and proofread marketing materials
Administrative Program Officer
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Fayetteville, NC (April 2016–March 2017)
• Managed three-person marketing department
• Hired and trained staff
• Oversaw ongoing marketing projects, coordinating with staff
and vendors to ensure deadlines were met
• Created, edited and proofread marketing materials
Information Specialist
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Fayetteville, NC (June 2014-April 2016)
• Created and distributed press releases
• Executed email marketing campaigns
• Designed promotional materials
• Coordinated social media campaigns
• Photographed (and edited photos of) library events
Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator
Crown Center/Complex, Fayetteville, NC (Jan. 2012-June 2014)
• Created and distributed press releases
• Drafted marketing budgets and bought advertisement space
• Coordinated interactive ads and social media campaigns
• Designed promotional materials
• Designed new logo for corporate rebranding
• Updated and facilitated redesign of venue’s website
Cultural Arts Program Assistant
Town of Cary (Apr. 2009–Jan.2012)
• Helped plan and coordinate cultural events including arts festivals, park dedications and concerts
• Designed promotional materials including flyers, invitations and advertisements
• Communicated with and coordinated artists and vendors
• Continued design work as an independent contractor
Volunteer Experience
La Leche League leader
2018-present
• Led breastfeeding support group meetings, online and in person
• Created marketing materials
• Helped coordinate fundraising events
Sweet Tea Shakespeare
2019-present
• Served as board member
• Created posters, ads, programs and other marketing materials
• Helped conduct email fundraising campaigns