Accomplished director with over 15 years of managing experience in coordinating small- and large-scale projects, workshops, events or businesses. I’m a self-starter and team motivator, with excellent communication skills—written and speaking—with people of varying backgrounds, ages and demographics. I’m flexible, able to pivot whenever necessary, and I thrive in a lively, creative atmosphere.
Work history
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Writer in ResidenceTexas State University
- Kyle, TX, USAFull Time
Lived, wrote and hosted author events in the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, Katherine Anne Porter’s childhood home, in Kyle, Texas.
• Organized financial and contracts between University and author agents, creating new paperwork when necessary
• Coordinated hospitality for over 50 author events: accommodations, catering, sound, videographer, poster design, etc.
• Organized travel details, press, public relations (wrote articles, facilitated interviews), social media, Q&A’s, craft talks, workshops and readings for writers such as: George Saunders, Karen Russell, Annie Proulx, Sandra Cisneros, Tim O’Brien, Robert Stone, Saskia Hamilton and many more
• Spearheaded and oversaw complete rebranding, website redesign, blog, social media and signage for Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center and reading series
• Met standards of vendors, Texas State University staff and faculty, Historical Society, students and writers
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Executive DirectorAustin Bat Cave
- Austin, United StatesFull Time
Led a vibrant and popular nonprofit that offers free writing programs to thousands of kids, ages 6-18. Facilitated donors, boards, over 1500 students and parents per year, dozens of teachers and administrators, over 100 volunteers at any time, staff and business sponsors to most effectively serve our mission.
• Raised and managed all funds, over $700,000 total, by developing and implementing a broad base of giving, including grants, individual donor campaigns, company sponsorships, in-kind donations and events, overcoming and exceeding all inherited financial complications
• Imagined and spearheaded events—PR, marketing, radio/television appearances, volunteers, ticketing, day-of operations and follow-up
• Wrote job descriptions, hired, trained and managed paid staff, interns and volunteers
• Created and managed organization’s high appearance standard on all print, media and merchandise platforms, including but not limited to a complete identity overhaul and rebranding, regular newsletters to over 2,000 followers, merchandise design, establishing and maintaining program voice, social media, redesign of website, annual print anthologies and all other visual branding
• Developed, wrote and maintained systems. Examples: marketing and public relations best practices, human resources, background checks, company handbook and much more
• Grew and facilitated Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. Ran meetings
• Oversaw all volunteers, 100 at any given time out of a pool of 300-400
• Handled financials: budgets, board reports, IRS, annual reports and payroll
• Grew programs to maximum capacity, over 600% over the course of one year, and then maintained and enhanced all existing programs to fill educational gaps and honor ABC’s mission. Oversaw all aspects of programming, including gathering of statistics and metrics, with schools, teachers, staff, children, parents and volunteers
• Maintained all community relationships while flourishing new ones. For example, in connecting with Warby Parker and establishing a healthy partnership, they donated a fully built-out classroom on the most bustling block in Austin where ABC is currently housed
• Resolved conflicts with respect, maintaining organization’s spirit of joy
• Worked closely with collaborators on all matters, bringing to fruition the best possible work environment
• Had fun doing it
Skills
- Writing
- Content Writing
- Creative Writing
- Management
- Branding
- Events
- Brand Voice
- Charity
- Charity Fundraising
- Campaign Coordination
Education