Professional Experience

I am looking for a challenge that will improve the marketing and communication skills I have and expand my knowledge in new areas.

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Owner/Creative Director

Exploring Creative, LLC | Lincoln, NE
Dec 2018-Present

• Manage marketing projects involving graphic design, web design, promotional writing, copywriting, and advertising
• Design and proofread monthly 32-page publication for Midwest-based church—over 75 issues completed without missing a deadline
• Design and write marketing materials for small businesses
• Handle all business marketing, including social media, direct contact, and proposals

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Graphic Designer/Managing Editor

Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | Lincoln, NE
Nov 2016-Sept 2020

• Managed design, layout, editing, advertising, writers, and addresses for monthly publication mailed to 28,000 homes in nine U.S. states
• Wrote marketing and educational articles for online and print outlets
• Handled all graphic design needs for other office departments

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Technical Editor

Burns & McDonnell | Kansas City, MO
April 2015-Nov 2016

• Used Word, Excel and other writing and editing software to review engineering reports and specifications for grammar, syntax, usage, punctuation, style, and formatting
• Reviewed coworkers’ projects for errors
• Communicated with engineers regarding technical specifications

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Proofreader

Uhlig, LLC | Overland Park, KS
April 2014-May 2015

• Proofread periodicals for spelling, grammar, hyphenation, usage, and numbers
• Evaluated writing for accuracy and consistency

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Education

B.A. Communication

Union Adventist University | Lincoln, NE
August 2007-May 2011