Marketing Project Specialist • BendBroadband

After my short tenure as Integrated Media Consultant at NPG of Oregon, I began a creative new media position with BendBroadband. I feel energized by the challenges at BendBroadband and I am thankful for the opportunity to work for a socially responsible, local company. My role is constantly evolving at BendBroadband, and like my previous … Continue reading

Freelance Writer • The Source Weekly

January 2012-present  Bend, Oregon With my spare time, I contribute to Bend’s alternative weekly publication, The Source Weekly. Writing for the Source has been a joy and a creative outlet. I learn insights into my new city, meet inspiring people, share heartfelt stories, and most notably I appreciate the chance to work with a remarkable … Continue reading

Integrated Media Consultant • NPG of Oregon

January 2012 – March 2012 (3 months) Bend, Oregon Shortly after arriving in Central Oregon, I accepted a position with NPG of Oregon, a local broadcast station most commonly known as the local NBC affiliate, KTVZ. Their portfolio also includes FOX, CW, Telemundo, KTVZ.com and a mobile application with editorial and advertising capabilities. My primary responsibility as integrated media … Continue reading

Communications Director •YMCA of Greater Richmond

July 2010 – November 2011 (1 year 5 months) Richmond, VA The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a top 25 YMCA association in America comprised of 17 branch locations and 162,000 members. My primary responsibility as communications director was to develop messages that would sell memberships (online or in-house), enhance member experience and increase community support. One of my … Continue reading

Electronic Communications Associate Director • YMCA of Greater Richmond

September 2009 – July 2010 (11 months) Richmond, VA I was ready for a new challenge after four years in advertising at Style Weekly. I met my match at the YMCA of Greater Richmond,  as electronic communications associate director. Because this was a new position in the marketing department, I had flexibility to take the job many different … Continue reading

Account Executive • Style Weekly

August 2005 – August 2009 (4 years 1 month) Richmond, VA Style Weekly is Richmond’s alternative weekly newspaper. During my tenure, we prided ourselves on telling the story behind the daily news story. With more than 80,000 print readers per week, their news and opinion was in demand and advertising opportunities were abundant. My responsibilities included designing and selling … Continue reading

Copywriter•Style Weekly

2007-2009 I moonlighted as a copywriter for the advertising team at Style Weekly. I wrote event guides, special advertising sections, and any other copy needed for the ad team.