professional info

15+ years experience in media communications: marketing, social media management, public relations, graphic design, photography, videography, storytelling, content creation, project management and customer service.
Consistent history in leadership positions managing small teams and projects focusing on a team-based approach, encouraging collaborative problem solving and open communication.
Ability to multi-task autonomously while delivering quality deliverables and consistent reliable communication with clients and team members.
Highly skilled in Adobe CC (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), Canva, Microsoft Office (Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.), social media platforms, develop and designing websites, content management systems (Wix, Squarespace, etc.) and more.
Fun, outgoing, independent, people person, organized, team player & willing to learn.

work experience

lead designer and communication specialist

Allyson Kelley and Associates PLLC | Current

Manages small team of designers and interns through project development to deliverables.
Research evaluation and strategic planning report visualization, design, and data dissemination.
Developed, designed, and maintains AKA website and client websites.
Manages AKA and client website content, blogs, updated resources, and portfolio.
Manages AKA and client social media content, branding, event marketing, and data dissemination.
Develops dissemination campaigns for client resources, services, and productivity.
Develops and designs AKA and client branding, brochures, flyers, presentations, informational one sheets, social media marketing visual campaigns, etc.
Visual documentation, videos, photos, and more for client strategic plans and development.

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communications tech: digital media specialist and graphic designer

Sunriver Owners Association | 2017-2021

• Creates, manages and maintains marketing campaigns, postings and communications for SROA, SHARC & Sunriver Style and their affiliated social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

• Develops and maintains written and visual content for SROA, SHARC, Sunriver Tennis & Sunriver Style websites
• Design, layout and content creation for the Sunriver Scene, a monthly community newspaper
• Management support in the development and implementation of strategic communication campaigns to reach SROA's various audiences
• Coordinates and develops with communication team and General Manager on email notifications and newsletters for internal communications and external public relations
• Design and develop public informational materials for SHARC and SROA
• Developed and implements communication strategies for time sensitive and emergency messaging
• Creates video media for social media and informational campaigns

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graphic designer, photography coordinator & ad tracker

Statehood Media (1859 Magazine, 1889 Magazine and Ontrack Magazine | 2016-2017

• Design creative solutions that communicate the 1859/OnTrak magazine brand
• Develop consistently attractive and engaging print layouts
• Coordinate with photographers for visual storytelling and tone
• Collaborate with advertisers to design ads that represent their brand and marketing goals for use in the print publication.
• Create graphics, infographics and illustrations that visually represent and enhance the reader experience.
• Manage and traffic all print ads ensuring they meet production quality and standards.

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social media marketing assistant

Strannigan and Sons | 2016

• Scheduled daily posts for 5+ businesses in the Portland Metro Area on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

• Used Hootesuite to manage and track social media posts, responses and audience views

• Designed and created multiple Instagram promotional materials for contests, special events and weekly specials

• Tracked and responded to customer questions, comments and overall engagement with social media platforms

minor waltz photography and design

Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer / 2005-Present

Design print and digital material for non-profits, small businesses and private individuals
• Specialize in creating logos and comprehensive branding packages, website design, and print/digital products including flyers, invitations, calendars and mailers.
• Fully knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.) - currently using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Digital photography services: clients include fashion designers, furniture makers, and residential design/build firms.

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