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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Writer/Communications Specialist
Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Lincoln, NE
Sep 2024-Present
- Manage monthly newsletter sent to over 2,000 contacts highlighting impacts of department on Nebraska communities and businesses
- Contact, interview, and write about Nebraska communities and businesses
- Contact, interview, and write about individuals moving to Nebraska
- Take photos, write articles, and create social media content for events related to the department and attended by government leaders
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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 write marketing materials for small businesses
- Designed and proofread monthly 32-page publication for Midwest-based church organization—80 issues completed without missing a deadline
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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