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University of MichiganAssociate Director of Advancement, Bentley Historical Library
May. 2024Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesReport to and work closely with the Bentley Director to establish communication and fundraising priorities using the advancement model. Increase the visibility and reputation of the Library through exceptional communications and marketing, resulting in increased donor funding and affinity. Develop and coordinate communication and development strategies related to Bentley publications, website initiatives, capital campaigns, social media, and more. Develop and execute new initiatives for acquiring more Bentley donors ahead of the “Look to Michigan” capital campaign. Supervise two full-time communications positions and a full-time development officer. Promoted to this position from Editorial Director.
University of MichiganEditorial Director, Bentley Historical Library
Aug. 2014 - May. 2024Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesIncrease the visibility and reputation of the library through exceptional storytelling. Manage and edit all aspects of Collections, an award-winning, 26-page magazine to promote the Bentley archives and the work of its staff. Conduct robust archival research to find and write articles, pulling together information from disparate collections to produce cohesive, compelling stories. Fact check historical sources and content for accuracy. Assign and edit articles from a stable of freelance writers. Create click-worthy monthly e-newsletter content to more than 7,000 recipients with an open rate of 50 percent. Manage social media and oversee one part-time social media employee. Coordinate online archival initiatives including the African American Student Project, History of U-M, and the Detroit Observatory websites. Report directly to the Director of the Bentley.
University of MichiganDirector of Communications, Office of Development, College of LSA
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesResponsible for overseeing all aspects of LSA Magazine, a University of Michigan alumni publication reaching 180,000 faculty, students, alumni, and friends, as well content published through LSA Today, the College’s homepage, which has more than one million visitors annually. Daily, worked to increase the prestige and reputation of the College of LSA through exceptional storytelling. This included overseeing multimedia efforts to build and engage audiences, as well as collaborating closely with the creative director to establish the College’s brand and voice. Leading a team of six, ensured regular reporting against our collective goals on web and social media metrics and effectively managed a budget of $200,000.
University of MichiganEditor, Office of Development, College of LSA
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2012Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesResponsible for leading and executing all aspects of LSA Magazine. Worked closely with assistant editor to conceive, manage, and execute stories. Supervised freelance writers and photographers, and managed print bids and print specs. Responsible for pulling accurate mailing lists, distributing magazines, vetting stories, conducting research, writing and editing content. Promoted to this position after eight months as the assistant editor.
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