Writer and content marketing professional w/10+ experience developing content for annual reports, blog posts, newsletters, press releases and social media. CRM/CMS savvy with WordPress, Joomla & more.
DIRECT MAIL PIECE: Michelle Darbro: Public Service Not Political Agendas (Feb. 2020)
I drafted all content for this mail piece which described the agenda and character of Michelle Darbro, state representative candidate for Illinois District 20, within the Chicago suburbs. Darbro won her primary bid on March 17, 2020.
SOCIAL MEDIA POST: National PTA Founders Day (Feb. 2019)
I wrote this social media post and determined the best time to schedule it to announced the anniversary of National PTA's Founders Day on February 17th, 2019. The post garnered a reach of over 21,000 views and the engagement of over 1,000 teachers, parents & other education advocates that included 225 shares and 161 likes.
REACH: 21,795 | ENGAGEMENTS: 1,564
3 Healthy Food Habits to Adopt in the New Year
I wrote and researched all content for this 2017 post on healthy eating, written for Community Health Charities to encourage healthy eating.
ALS Advocates Take Action During Congressional Recess (2019)
I wrote this blog post from research from press releases, website content and video footage gathered from the 2019 ALS advocacy conference.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts that Give Back (2017)
I wrote and researched all the websites featured in this article on charitable online gift shops of well-known charities. Gift choices range from jewelry and apparel to home décor and automotive accessories. It was a guide for Valentine’s Day gift-giving, but can be applied to any holiday or special occasion. The purpose was to get the public to buy gifts from members of Community Health Charities.
Apps & Games to Introduce Your Child to Money Management
I wrote this personal finance article for the Consumer Federation of America's Military Saves campaign and did all the research on computer apps that introduce children to money management.
MEDIA HIT l Experian US | Fun & Frugal Summer Activities for Kids (2014)
After participating in a tweet chat, sponsored by Experian, tweets on behalf of my client Consumer Federation of America were featured in Experian's slideshare document.
E-NEWSLETTER: Groveton Baptist Church 75th Anniversary Timeline (2018)
The March 2018 Groveton Baptist Church 75th anniversary newsletter was sent to over 200 members and included information on the churche's historic timeline, a call for volunteers and information on its sister church Primera Iglesia Bautista.
Partner Resource Packet: Test Your Credit Score Knowledge (2014)
I put together this resource packet for Consumer Federation of America's Military Saves campaign. Created to email to partner nonprofit organizations serving military families, I organized all content and curated social media content designed to help partner organizations communicate with their audiences, and the public to educate on the importance of credit history and credit score knowledge.
Official Recognized for Role in Reopening & Relocation of Pentagon Blood Donor Center (2010)
I wrote this article on the grand re-opening of the Pentagon Blood Donor Center for the Armed Services Blood Program, while working as a sub-contractor with Randstad. The official's work and dedication made it possible for the center to relocate and reopen at a new site.
MARKETING COLLATERAL: PTA Legislative Checklist (2019)
I line-edited grammar, spelling and word order for this legislative brochure distributed by the National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Given to PTA members and advocates that attended the 2019 National PTA Legislative Conference, the brochure contains effective parent and family stakeholder engagement provisions in education and youth-related reauthorization bills. These priorities were presented to legislators at the PTA sponsored conference.
Challenge Me to Live Life to the Fullest: A Personal ALS Story (2019)
I co-wrote this blog post and contributed all ALS statistics and facts cited. The post tells the story of Noel Levasseur, and his courageous fight with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS, as well as his involvement with the ALS Association'ss “Challenge Me” Campaign.
Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship Fund Recipients Hail from 25 States (2019)
The ALS Association has awarded $225,000 in scholarships to 45 inaugural recipients of the Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides financial support to students impacted by ALS.
The first cohort of Fund scholars will receive $2,500 each semester for a total of $5,000 per year in support of post-high school education. Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned or graduation is achieved.
Mark Calmes, vice-chair of The ALS Association National B...
High School Students Study Neuroscience & Raise Money for ALS Research (2019)
When the Biology Honors class kicked off a special course to learn more about neurological diseases, they turned it into a unified effort to educate their community and raise over $3,000 for ALS research.
The ALS Association spoke to some of the folks behind the project.
Having a baby? Make Sure you Budget for These 7 Must-have Products
I wrote this article and came up with the topic; I also researched all products and reviews featured in the article, which in 2014 received more than 1,400 views.
Having a baby is a joyful event. However, expenses for a new baby can become overwhelming if you don't plan for it.