Professional Summary:

More than twenty years of extensive and diversified experience in web design and marketing, project management, writing, and editing. Effective in developing and implementing solutions to improve process efficiency and expanded capability. History of success employing new technology. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Talented in producing results in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines. Outgoing and articulate communicator in a team setting and a self-motivated independent worker.

Core Competencies:

• Web Marketing Project Management Writing and Editing Social Media Management
• SEO, Analytics Relationship Building Interpersonal Skills Software Proficiency
• Blogging, E-newsletters Organization Self-Motivation Time Management
• Training Strategic Planning Team Focused Creativity

Highlighted Qualifications:

• Publishing and Marketing Extensive experience working in diverse teams and independently to communicate business and educational concepts. Designed, created content, and managed company websites developed and implemented compelling advertising and marketing campaigns and wrote, edited, and published material for educators, adult learners, and children.
• Project Management Superior project management expertise including but not limited to web publishing and marketing, development, planning, and technological utilization. Projects included designing websites, creating marketing and fundraising materials blogs, newsletters, brochures , initiating strategic planning, instituting new database technology to increase operations efficiency, and designing and managing publications.
• Time Management Skilled in prioritizing and scheduling tasks involving operations, employees, and clients. Responsible for general reporting to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are achieved. As the need arises, effective in adjusting to emergency situations to satisfy the need while fulfilling the overall goals.
• Software Proficiency Experienced in HTML and CSS web design, search engine optimization SEO , and Wordpress. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, and Reader and a variety of custom database applications and software.

Employment:

Document Designer,

Confidential

Designed templates and boilerplates, edited text, and edited and labeled photographs and drawings to create and update technical manuals covering the operation of welding positioners and cutting machines. Worked closely with electrical and mechanical engineers in creating and editing content. Extensive use of Word and Excel 2010.

Boilerplate Editor, Ecology and Environment temporary ,

Confidential

Wrote and edited boilerplate documents and maintained directories and databases used for the generation of bids and proposals. Extensive use of Word and Excel 2010.

Website Designer and Marketing Director,

Confidential

Developed and implemented all advertising and marketing campaigns. Designed, created content, and updated the company website using HTML and CSS that directly resulted in sales of over 1 million. Optimized the website for search engines SEO and designed and wrote newsletters and blog. Shot and edited photographs and video for website.

Grant Writer, Springville Center for the Arts,

Confidential

Compiled materials for and co-wrote seven grant requests using the NYS consolidated funding application CFA for the support of two capital projects. The two projects were fully funded by WNY's Regional Economic Development Council.

Development Director,

Confidential

Researched, identified, pursued, and secured financial support through local, regional, and state foundation grants, implemented annual membership campaign, initiated sale of playbill ads, and developed the website. Helped to strengthen and professionalize the organization by initiating strategic planning, substantially increasing revenue from both foundation grants and playbill advertising, developing the website and membership database, training volunteers, and communicating with funders, members, vendors, and the community.

Small Retail Business Owner,

Confidential

Managed all aspects of the business including staffing, financial records, lease negotiations, and legal matters.

Website Designer and Marketing Manager,

Confidential

Designed, created content, and managed the company website. Developed and implemented all advertising and marketing activities, including print and online ads, trade shows, and online auctions. My marketing campaigns contributed to significantly increased company revenue, from 1 million to more than 5 million.

Operations Manager and Board Member,

Confidential

Managed operations including developing the operational database system, scheduling students and flights, providing customer service, and managing revenue. Trained novice skydivers as a certified skydiving coach.

Editor, American Association for the Advancement of Science,

Confidential

Editor of Science Books Films SB F , a review journal of science materials for educators. Edited books for the Department of Energy funded Science Literacy for Health project. Researched and collaborated on writing grant proposals and coordinated numerous grant-related science education activities. Managed the development teams for the creation of the operational database and the online version of SB F. Created science lessons for low-literacy adults.