Project Coordinaton
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Designed and implemented project management systems to ensure seamless integration of projects into company workflows, aligning timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
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Partnered with designers and creatives to ensure publishing and marketing assets met client specifications and brand standards, aligned with marketing strategies, and delivered on schedule.
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Maintained client dashboards, facilitated review meetings, and ensured clear communication of expectations across teams.
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Led process enhancements to align tools and systems with internal and client needs, focusing on quality and efficiency.
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Managed weekly project standup meetings to maintain alignment and foster collaboration.
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Coordinated with printers to oversee production schedules, proofs, and final deliverables, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
Barna Group | May 2023 - Present
Communications Manager
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Crafted and executed marketing strategies to engage a 3,000-member audience, aligning messaging across platforms.
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Directed development and scheduling of multi-platform content for over 50 ministries, including websites, email campaigns, and social media channels.
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Developed creative briefs, standardized branding, and collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
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Worked closely with printers and external vendors to manage print collateral production, including brochures, banners, and promotional materials.
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Ensured design and marketing deliverables met established timelines.
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Led a comprehensive website redesign in collaboration with a marketing agency.
Authored and implemented an organizational brand guide for a 60-member team.
Increased email subscriptions by 195% and social media engagement by 38% (Instagram).
Previously: Communications Associate (Jan. 2018 – June 2021)
West Shore Free Church | (July 2021 - May 2023)
Education
B. A, Public Relations
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
Semester Study Program
Contemporary Music Center
Nashville, TN | Fall 2015
Project Management Tools: Asana Workflow Certified, Microsoft Office 365 and Google Products
Design & Media: Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), Basic Photography/ Video Editing
Digital Platforms: WordPress, SquareSpace, MailChimp, Facebook Ads, Hootsuite.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept in cross-functional team leadership.
Vendor Management: Experienced in collaborating with printers and external vendors to oversee production processes and ensure high-quality deliverables.