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.