I have six years experience working in Development, Fundraising, and Community Relations, including special events planning, annual solicitation appeals and donor relations. My background in community relations includes volunteer outreach, newsletter writing, news releases, website content management, social media management and other external media management initiatives.
Development & Community Relations Associate
Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center
​May 2010 - present
Assist in planning and implementing comprehensive fundraising, marketing and community relations programs designed to provide significant contributions, build community awareness and promote services of the Cusack Care Center at St. Joseph’s Home for the Blind through the following key areas:
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Special Events Planning
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Direct Mail Solicitation Management
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Volunteer Managment and Outreach
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Online Fundraising and Community Outreach
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Newsletter Writing/Editing (co-editor)
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Website Content Management
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Special Events Planning
Donor Relations
Community Relations
Skills
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Adobe Creative Suite Including:
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Electrified DJ Services 2013 - present
​New Jersey
Creative Designer
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Logo/Branding
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Digital and Print Advertising
Pebbles of Hope September 2014 (3 wk project)
Virginia
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Digital Advertising
Individual Projects (ongoing)
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Invitations
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Post cards
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Flyers
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Business cards
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Resumes (writing and design)
RESUME
Current Professional Experience
GRAPHIC DESIGN
I always tell everyone that I work with that I am transparent in acknowledging that Graphic Design is a fairly new field for me. In college, I took a few courses in graphics, layout and design, but ultimately, was not a requisite in my field of study. Over the years, working in various jobs, designing sort of fell into my lap. It was not until I began working at my current employment, I began delving into the graphic arts field- understanding the basic elements of design, texture and imaging. Obtaining knowledge from experienced professionals in the field, printing companies, and online media; including written articles and videos, I have been able to apply it to my work which has been an invaluable tool of resources. And, I regularly keep myself informed about what’s happening in the design world including marketing practices for clients.
Summary Background​
Graphic Design
Education
Buffalo State College
BA - Public Communication
December 1999