Following my recent move to London and the approaching end of my summer consulting project, I am currently seeking employment. I am especially interested in opportunities that would leverage my project management skills and interest in content strategy. Paramount in my search is finding a good fit within a team and office culture. Please contact me if you would like to chat or have any questions.
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Education
New York University
B.A., Media Studies/Political Science
New York University
M.A., Graphic Communications Management and Technology
Profile
Date of birth: 29/03/1979
Marital status: married
Nationality: American
Visa status: Tier 2 Partner (Expires 02/07/2013)
Experience
Communications Manager
New York University School of Law
June 2007-Present, New York, NY
Created and executed integrated alumni relations communications strategy for a preeminent global law school across print and web platforms. Reported to the assistant dean for alumni relations and special events and was recognised as a mentor and digital strategy resource for the school’s 27 centres and institutes.
‣Responsible for print and web direct marketing for targeted audiences of 50–20,000+ and online event registration management for nearly 40 events annually
‣Directly supervised a team of two responsible for assisting with web content updates, database mail/email list management, and print and web content approval
trafficking to stakeholders
‣Produced and edited 36+ VIP alumni interviews in cooperation with the alumni association leadership
‣Resident expert and departmental trainer for email marketing and event registration web application (iModules), which also supported online fundraising
(over 500 gifts processed through the system in 2010) and the online alumni directory (3,000+ active records)
‣Coordinated successful Law School transition of web application vendors acting as point for senior management of mulitple Law School departments
‣Articulated and implemented the current social networking strategy for five alumni affinity groups as well as augmenting the annual Law School reunion program with
online groups for classes attending in the upcoming year
‣Researched, reviewed, and recommended new technologies strategy to school leadership, including digital asset management, email marketing tools, server
file versioning and best practices
‣Monitored reporting to the New York State Bar Association and adherence to set policies related to the Law School’s accreditation for Continuing Legal Education
(CLE) program credentials for 10+ events annually
Associate Editor
The Journal of Popular Noise
October 2006-Present, New York, NY
Provide editorial direction and operational leadership for a semi-annual limited edition audio journal. The unique packaging of the limited printed pieces fold out to a beautiful letter-pressed poster containing information about the Journal, the musicians, and the recording/compositional process. [www.popularnoise.net]
Content Strategy Extern
Bond Art + Science
January 2009-June 2009, New York, NY
Masters research extern for the partner and senior content strategist of Bond Art + Science, an interactive services firm specialising in information architecture and user experience.
‣Contributed to writing and editing of proposals and responses to RFPs
‣Researched and analysed web application vendors and online tools and utilities related to website functionality
‣Created client competitive audits, content inventories and analysis, and an industry focused html newsletter
‣Researched and studied data visualization models for ongoing projects
Communications Associate
New York University School of Law
April 2005-June 2007, New York, NY
Reported to the Director of Creative Services and focused on all aspects of project management and production of Law Schoool print publications.
‣Coordinated trafficking of print materials for 125+ jobs annually, including the Law School’s award-winning magazine
‣Produced the weekly Law School newsletter, The Docket, including layout, editing, and printing, for four semesters (Fall 2005-Spring 2007)
‣Purchased and archived art (photography and illustrations) for design team, $20,000+ annually
‣Optimised digital images for print and web and copyedited materials to style guide
Administrative Assistant
New York University Center for Music Performance
March 2002-May 2004, New York, NY
Updated website content; copyedited and distributed departmental literature and events calendars, including the monthly NYU Squarenotes newsletter; processed vendor invoices; programmed events, including a weekly coffee house series; scheduled and administered orchestra auditions; drafted correspondence; orchestra rehearsal set-up; and general office management duties, scheduled, hired, and supervised 4 student assistants.
Manager
Burns Court Cinemas
April 2000-July 2001
Purchased and maintained concession inventory, including vendor negotiations; interviewed and trainined new employees, implemented and ensured compliance of new policies and procedures; coordinated special gala functions and events; deposited nightly box office grosses; and supervised and scheduled a staff of 12.