RESUME

WORK EXPERIENCE

Digital Communications Manager

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities - April 2021 to Present

  • Executes the Center’s digital content strategy, incorporating digital marketing, social media, brand identity, database management, goalsetting, and content creation to tell cohesive stories and meet financial goals.

  • Runs the Center’s website, email marketing program, digital marketing budget & implementation, & social media content creation.

  • Spearheaded the creation & promotion of digital theatre & education experiences during COVID-19 shutdown.

  • Assisted in effectively communicating crucial health policies during COVID-19 shutdown, including vaccine verification policies and crisis fundraising.

  • Serves on the Center's employee Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access task force.

  • Previous: Digital Communications Specialist (see below)

Co-Host and Co-Creator

However Improbable Podcast - October 2020 to present

  • Cohosts discussion episodes for a podcast book club narrating and discussing the Holmes canon from a queer and feminist perspective, including interviewing special guests and running technical setup.

  • Coordinates episode schedule, sources and hires narrator talent, and works with actors to submit material.

  • Edits biweekly audio episodes, maintains website and social media channels.

Digital Communications Specialist

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities - Nov 2019 to April 2021

  • Oversaw comprehensive website redesign of ArvadaCenter.org.

  • Assisted in brand redesign, including focus groups with staff, volunteers & board, brand language development, and implementation.

  • Previous: Digital Communications Coordinator (April 2018 - Nov 2019), Marketing Associate (April 2016 - April 2018).

Social Media and Communications Coordinator

Athena Project Arts - Sept 2015 to Dec 2018

  • Oversaw digital communications, including social media channels, bimonthly newsletter and fundraising efforts, for an up-and-coming nonprofit arts organization focused on gender parity in Denver’s arts community.

  • Managed internal marketing communications with staff and volunteers.

  • Coordinated photographers, image rights and media database.

  • Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans.

  • Aided in implementing a new organizational brand identity including website and logo design, and developing a long-term communications strategy.

EDUCATION

MS Strategic Communications

University of Denver, School of Media, Film & Journalism Studies - 2014 to 2016

Concentration: Strategic communication and PR for nonprofit organizations

Key courses: Strategic Management: Communication Campaigns, Media Effects and Consequences, Gender, Culture and Global Communication, Media Law

BS Journalism

Northern Arizona University, School of Communication - 2009 to 2013

Minor: Environmental Science