Cross-functional creative with 6+ years experience, including communications, journalism and creative writing, design, photography, marketing, and business. Especially focused on storytelling and communication, DEI, content creation and media, administration, and overall dynamic positions that will help each organization exceed its goals. Accepted to master’s program in strategic communications, graduated with a degree in creative writing and business. I’m seeking creative, impactful roles across industries.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR - Strategic Communications, MA [2026]
• Awards: Arant Lucien Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship
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Oregon State University - Creative Writing, BA; Business, Minor
• Awards: Goldstein Journalism Scholarship, Bernard Malamud Memorial Scholarship
COMMUNICATIONS + MARKETING EXPERIENCE
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Marketing Communications Specialist - Central Willamette Credit Union, Albany, OR [Aug 2024 - Present]
• Researched and analyzed market trends and competitor strategies; built reports and presentations to reflect data and recommend internal and external marketing campaigns
• Produced written and digital-design content for print, video, social media, and other forms of B2B and B2C marketing through Adobe Suite, Canva, Procreate, Zoho, photography, videography, and more
• Developed brand voice, social media calendar, and internal and external communications strategies; oversight of company-wide internal comms, researched best ways to improve state of communications, led implementation of new internal platform
• Wrote technical and training documentation for new workplace policies and processes
Freelance Writer, Designer, Photo/Videographer - Various [Jan 2012 - Present]
• Photographed a broad variety of subjects and styles including editorial, news, weddings, and more
• Wrote more than 20 projects incl. articles, columns, technical writing, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and scripts
• Developed content using Adobe Cloud (Illustrator/Lightroom/Photoshop), Canva, Procreate, Wix, CapCut, etc. • Won First Place & Honorable Mention in the Durango Arts Center Animals Rule Junior Photo Contest
Owner - Violette, Lebanon, OR [Jan 2023 - Pres.]
• Founded and launched food truck business; oversaw all aspects of operations including marketing, design, branding, human resources, contracts, event planning, and finances
• Created social media presence with 700+ followers within 6 months
Lead Reporter, Communications Assistant - GCC Media, Sweet Home, OR
• Pitched, planned, and composed 2-5 articles weekly within APA Style guidelines
• Researched and interviewed sources in the community, government, etc.
• Edited and provided feedback on 2-4 junior writers’ stories weekly
• Produced photographs and edited through Adobe Creative Suite
• Managed and optimized social media content including Facebook, Instagram, etc; optimized website SEO; boosted social reach by 115%
Senior Reporter/Columnist/Photographer - Orange Media Network, Corvallis, OR [Jan 2022 - Jun 2024]
• Pitched, wrote, and edited 50+ APA style articles for publication online & in print with a focus on DEI topics • Contacted and interviewed sources; researched and investigated information as needed
• Produced photos and digital art, edited via Adobe Creative Suite
• Won 2022 Best Column, 3rd Place from Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators
Lead Intern/Intern - Multiple [Jan 2020 - Dec 2023]
• As Lead Intern for Pandemic Resilient Cities Project Sci-Fi Writing Contest, managed project from the ground up, oversaw communication across teams, departments, and public, ran social media accounts • Coordinated with publisher & other teams via email and Google Docs, created copy and content
• As Intern for The Prison Pen Project: read, edited, and provided feedback on long and short form writing projects from inmates in Arizona and New Mexico.​
TECHNICAL & BUSINESS WORK EXPERIENCE Trillium Family Services, Corvallis, OR - Medical Records Specialist Jan 2023 - Present Data entry & data management ➢ Account management ➢ Customer support ➢ Document review ➢ Communication across teams ➢ Technical writing ➢ Cross-Functional position ➢ Training new hires ➢ Handling of confidential documents ​ Sea-Bird Scientific - Danaher, Philomath, OR - Lead Administrator - Temp Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 Data entry & data management ➢ Oracle management ➢ Customer support ➢ Communication across teams ➢ Meeting & exceeding KPIs ➢ Document, contract & payment review ➢ Internal support/troubleshooting ➢ Technical writing ➢ Organization ​ HP Inc. Contractors: Lionbridge & GXO, Corvallis, OR - Coordinator/Project Manager Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 Inventory management ➢ Data entry & data management ➢ Product set up and test management ➢ Direct communication with client ➢ Training new hires ➢ Technical writing ➢ Cross-Functional position ➢ Process optimization ➢ Handling, prepping, and packing tests ➢ Performing tests & verifications ➢ Troubleshooting ​ HealthQuest Botanicals, Mancos, CO - Administrator Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 Administrative tasks ➢ Directing other employees ➢ Organization ➢ Inventory ➢ Travel arrangements ➢ Communication ➢ Social media management ➢ Coordination ➢ Project management ➢ Data management ➢ Scheduling ➢ Expense Management ​
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Indesign), APA Style, Capcut, Conflict Resolution, Data Entry & Analysis, DEI, Digital Marketing, Excel, Google Suite, Interviewing, Investigative Reporting, Mac, Microsoft Office Suite, Multimedia Production (photography, video, audio), Multi-Tasking, Oracle, Presentations, PR, Problem Solving, Research, Smartsheets, Social Media, Social Media Management (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, etc.), Technical Writing, Troubleshooting, Windows, Wix, Zoho​