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Strategy | Content | Design • Creative communicator. Global citizen.
Experience
Greater Boston Area
Sep 2016 - Present
Marketing Manager
Center for Astrophysics
New York, NY
Jun 2013 - Present
External Relations Officer
Expanding awareness of the IRC’s emergency response interventions to position the organization as an industry leading emergency responder.

Promoting the IRC’s responses to natural disasters and complex emergencies by conceptualizing and executing products for audiences on the organization’s website and social media accounts, in donor communications and for external media outlets. Recent coverage includes emergencies in Philippines, South Sudan, Syria, Iraq and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Traveling to emergencies to photograph, film and write about the IRC’s work for internal and external audiences.

Developing compelling, relevant and brand-consistent content including: publications, articles, infographics, interactive media, videos, email newsletters, printed collateral, blog posts, concept notes, presentations, proposals and fact sheets via close collaboration with myriad departments.
Mtwara, Tanzania
Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
Freelance Video Editor
World Food Programme (WFP)
Mtwara Cash Transfer Pilot Project Video - Organized, filmed and edited a multipurpose project report and promotional video
Mtwara, Tanzania
Jun 2011 - Present
Information and Communication Technology Teacher
Increased computer and media literacy and production skills for 300+ secondary school students in Tanzania through ICT curriculum development and creativity and management learning opportunities.

Extended peer support to 200+ volunteers living and working in a cross-cultural setting through a quarterly digital magazine, support hotline and diversity trainings.

Promoted Peace Corps Tanzania’s work by traveling to and documenting outstanding volunteer projects by writing stories, taking photos and designing the country program’s first annual report.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Graphic Design Intern
Led creative development and design of Jockey’s loyalty program redesign Jockey Rewards.

Supported multiple in studio and on location catalog, packaging and web photo shoots.

Developed concepts for digital, assisted with photo retouching and styled lay down product shoots.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
May 2009 - Jun 2010
Graphic Design Intern
Designed publications, web assets, event identities, and promotional materials for the school and school sponsored events including athletic media guides that won six CoSida “Best Cover” awards.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mar 2010 - May 2011
Executive Editor
The Current Newspaper
Led expansion of The Current into web and multimedia platforms managing a team of 15 and staff of 65 with a $65,000 budget.

Launched new ad campaign and promotional events, developed advertising products and managed local and national advertising sales.

Led publication redesign and art direction.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
May 2009 - Jun 2010
Advertising Manager
The Current Newspaper
Local and national advertising sales
Invoice management
Client relations management
Organization of ad development
Publication promotion/advertising
Kenosha, Wisconsin
May 2009 - Jun 2010
Production Editor
The Current Newspaper
Production management
Headline/Cutline development
Art direction
Mauston, Wisconsin
May 2007 - Aug 2007
Station Operator/Host
WRJC Radio
“Shopping Show” cohost
News/weather/sports updates
Operation/management of AM/FM stations
Education
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Sep 2007 - May 2011
Communication, Public Relations, Graphic Design
Carthage College
Communication, Public Relations, and Graphic Design majors
Alpah Chi National College Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude
3.9 GPA - Dean’s List
Communication Department Fellowship
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Fraternity
Draft Cofounder (graphic design society)
Character Quest Leadership Certification
Athletic Director’s Honors - Track and Field
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
AIDS Free Generation Photo Contest 2nd Place
Celebration of Scholars Logo Selection
Velocity Marketing Plan Selection
Smeds Executive Internship
Graphic Design Student of the Year - 2011
Six CoSIDA Best Cover Media Guide Awards

Skills and Attributes
Skills and Attributes
Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design, Print Design, Written and Oral Communication, Branding, Marketing, Public/Client Relations, Photography, Photo Editing, Microsoft Office Certified, Public Speaking, Photo Shoot Tech, Video Editing, Cross Cultural Communication, Adaptability, Multiculturalism/Integration
Languages
Languages
Swahili - Intermediate
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