Dena Dyer

Marketing and Communications Professional @Self-Employed / Contracting

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Dena Dyer is a seasoned Marketing and Communications Professional who has chosen to offer her expertise on a contract basis. With a rich background in marketing, communications, and public relations, she provides strategic solutions to enhance brand awareness and drive business growth. Her services include developing and implementing story-driven marketing strategies, creating content that connects, and honing brand and communications guidelines. Dyer's flexible, client-centered approach allows her to provide tailored solutions to meet specific business needs. Her proven track record of success, coupled with her ability to adapt to various industries, makes her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to improve its marketing and communication efforts.

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Work Background

Wheaton CollegeSpecial Projects Contractor

Feb. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesI assist Jamie Aten, PhD, Founder of Humanitarian Disaster Institute, with organization, scheduling, marketing/promotion, networking, and correspondence. I also assist with the Spiritual First Aid online course developed by Jamie and Kent Annan.

Independent Writing ProfessionalAuthor/Freelance Writer

Nov. 1996Granbury, TexasI've written, submitted, and published hundreds of articles, tips, greeting cards, and essays in magazines and anthologies such as Reader's Digest, Family Circle, Parenting, Redbook, Ladies' Home Journal, Writer's Digest, The Writer, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. I've also had ten books published by nationally-known, royalty publishers. With each new book, I've partnered with my publishers to promote the releases through blogging, internet marketing, speaking engagements, and radio and television interviews. In addition, I've served as ghostwriter/collaborator for publishers such as Thomas Nelson, Barbour, and Rose/Hendrickson.

Brazos Pregnancy Center Director of Communications and Development

Jan. 2018 - Sep. 2020Granbury, TexasI planned and promoted fundraising events and initiatives, met with potential and current donors, and managed our email newsletter, website, and social media accounts. Because we were a small non-profit, I also met and mentored clients (women and families) and occasionally spoke in local schools through our Bridge program.

Brazos Pregnancy Center Director Of Education

May. 2017 - Sep. 2020Granbury, TexasI served as the director of BPC's education programs. [We offer parenting, breast-feeding, CPR, and many other classes at our center. We also provide programs for local schools and churches on sexual health and disease prevention. Area school districts employ us to present these programs to both middle school and high school students.] In addition, I planned and promoted events, counseled and mentored clients, and wore any other hats I needed to.

Granbury Theater CompanyVoice and Acting Teacher

Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2017I did vocal and performance coaching for kids and adults, to help them sing better and prepare for auditions.

Lakeside Baptist AcademyMiddle School/High School English Teacher

Jan. 2013 - May. 2016Granbury, TexasI selected curriculum and presented lessons in both grammar and literature to homeschool co-op students in grades 7-12. I also graded papers, met with parents and students as needed, tutored, and planned field trips and service projects.

The High CallingContributing and Content Editor

Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2015Kerrville, TexasI served as an editor for The High Calling, an online magazine owned by the HEB Foundation for Laity Renewal. Working in tandem with twelve other editors on our virtual team, I brainstormed content and worked with a stable of freelance writers to create the best articles possible. I also promoted TheHighCalling.org via social media (helping to manage our Facebook page of over 99,000 fans) and regularly contributed my own articles to the magazine.

Catholic Family Service, Inc. Director of Communications and Development

Oct. 2011 - Apr. 2012Amarillo, Texas AreaI maintained the charity's website and social media accounts, wrote the monthly e-newsletter, managed internal and external communications, and spoke to groups about the mission of CFS. I worked very closely with the executive director to re-brand and re-build the image of the organization. This included writing all the copy for a new website. In addition, I helped write grant proposals, assisted with donor relations, and set up fundraising events, coordinating details with vendors and community partners.

Catholic Family Service, Inc. Community Liaison

Jul. 2010 - Oct. 2011Through speaking, writing, and public relations, I helped create awareness for the growing needs of the refugee community in Amarillo and the work done for them by Catholic Family Service. My roles included networking through community events, many which I planned and implemented. I also served as a media spokesperson on radio and television for the refugee resettlement division, and vetted/placed volunteers in various roles. (Note: Donations and volunteers increased 40 percent during my tenure.)

Rockbox TheaterProfessional Entertainer

Jun. 2007 - Jul. 2010I rehearsed weekly with professional cast, sang and acted in hundreds of shows during 30+ weekends a year, and represented Rockbox Theater in public settings and community events.

Heritage Classical SchoolElementary Music Teacher

Aug. 2007 - May. 2008Fredericksburg, TexasI worked as a part-time music instructor for the elementary grades at this Classical Christian academy. I created and implemented lesson plans and worked with the students on singing, learning about composers and compositions, and performing.

Granbury Live TheaterProfessional Entertainer

Nov. 1999 - May. 2007Rehearsed with professional cast. Helped create material for stage productions. Performed in 3-6 shows a weekend, 30+ weeks a year for several years. Represented theater at various community events and performances.

Granbury Opera HouseTheater Instructor

Aug. 1997 - Nov. 1999Children's Theater Instructor I selected theater games and activities to help children learn the fundamentals of acting, wrote scripts for kids to perform, auditioned them for roles, and directed productions.

Travis Avenue Fine Arts AcademyDrama Instructor

Jul. 1998 - May. 1999I prepared curriculum, exercises, and scripts for students and taught fundamentals of acting to students. I also auditioned students for roles and directed performances.

Southwestern SeminaryNews Writer

Aug. 1996 - Nov. 1998I interviewed sources and wrote stories for the seminary's magazine, press releases, and newsletter. I had several stories picked up by Baptist Press, a national news service, and printed in other states' Baptist papers.

DFW Heritage NewspaperPersonal Assistant and News Writer

Aug. 1995 - Nov. 1996I assisted editor of publication with returning phone calls, researched and wrote several articles per month, and represented the paper at various events in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Vick PublishingIntern

Sep. 1992 - Apr. 1993I assisted editors in creating a monthly event calendar for Waco area, and interviewed, researched, and wrote 2-3 pieces a month for Discover Waco magazine.

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