Experience: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

School of Journalism and Mass Communication

April 2001 - August 2004

Marketing and communications for the journalism school in support of their programs, research and outreach centers.

  • Managed all outreach planning and marketing efforts to include all print and online communications to build new brand.

  • Established and maintained great working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as extensive external contacts including the professional media community, prospective students, donors and visitors.

  • Designed and executed large-scale events for the professional media community, educators and other constituencies.

  • Managed operations of the new state-of-the-art conference center and catering facilities.

  • Supervised staff of three utilizing project management practices at all levels, developing and maintaining work plans, setting priorities, all event logistics, and attending events to facilitate operations.

  • Webmaster for the school’s main website and two research sites.

  • Managed design and writing standards for all print and electronic communication materials within the department.

  • Photographed events, people and places as needed for publications and websites. 

  • Managing Editor for the Murphy Reporter, the school's alumni magazine.

Web: School of Journalism & Mass Communication

VP for Research & Dean of the Graduate School

December 1995 - August 1997

Provided administrative and graphic design support including:

  • The production of presentations with handout materials, training booklets and brochures.

  • Created online tutorials to help simplify complicated processes.

  • Edited content and helped with designing Web pages.

  • Drafted correspondence and reports.

  • Completed special projects.

  • Designed and maintained databases.

  • Proofread and edited manuscripts, University, and Regents’ policies.

Graduate School

August 1993 - December 1995

Worked in the student services office of the Graduate School to assist students from recruitment through graduation.

  • Answered questions for students interested in various graduate programs and helped with recruitment efforts.

  • Assisted graduate students with policies and procedures for their program and other student business.

  • Checked progress and verified all graduation requirements for master’s and doctoral students.

  • Reviewed incoming theses for correct formatting.

  • Prepared programs, assisted with event logistics, and attended commencement ceremonies.