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.