Resume
Experience
2023 - Present
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
College of Engineering, Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
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Manages and executes various marketing and communications efforts, including creating print and digital collateral
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Ensures visual standards and messaging align with goals and objectives
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Organizes and promotes initiatives and events
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Writes press releases about the college and relevant online content for WSU Today
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Continually improves the college’s website (~100K users per year) organization and webpages, including refreshing existing webpages and creating new webpages
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Manages social media accounts for the college, including planning, creating and publishing content (Facebook: 45K+ users annually; Instagram: 9K+ content interactions annually; LinkedIn: 93K+ impressions annually)
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Plans and manages photoshoots and collaborates with the university for video shoots
2016 - 2013
CONTENT DIRECTOR
Cassandra Bryan Design
Wichita, Kansas
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Provided website project management from project kickoff to completion, including managing client communication (25-30 major projects per year)
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Developed sitemaps for new website organization and structure
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Analyzed website analytics and developed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies based on keyword research
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Wrote new copy for websites, blogs, social media, digital ads, press releases and various print collateral
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Proofread and approved the work of an associate copywriter
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Conducted website quality assurance reviews independently and within teams
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Planned photoshoots, planned/ wireframed videos and developed video scripts
2015 - 2016
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Lifeboat Creative
Wichita, Kansas
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​Executed the sales process from the introduction and proposal to onboarding
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Was responsible for the day-to-day management of approximately 40 accounts, including website project and digital marketing accounts, and related client communications
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Assigned to-dos to four to six team members daily and approved work
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Collaborated with internal and external teams to develop creative ideas and strategies from conception to completion
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Assisted in social media strategy, content creation and review
For a full list of experience, please view/download my resume.
Education
2005 - 2009
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Print Journalism
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Presidential Scholar Award (2004)
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Staff Writer for The Sunflower (2008-2009)
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Journalism Merit Awards Winner (2009)
Wichita, Kansas
Core Strengths
Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership
Executive & Institutional Communications
Cross-functional
Collaboration & Project
Management
Copywriting & Long-form Storytelling
Website Management & SEO
Tools
Basecamp
Mailchimp
Wordpress & Modern Campus CMS
Wordpress & Modern Campus CMS