Brett Hillesheim

Experience

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  Whitehill Photography

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

  Brand Manager and Designer

  + Created print, web, and social media design producing and developing studio branding, website, and customer materials. Created templates and ensured functional prototypes.+ Collaborated with the principal photographer and studio owner to implement new designs and materials.+ Exhibited in-depth knowledge in creating graphic designs and brand identity while collaborating with clients to ensure the outstanding delivery of content requirements.

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  Mountain Park United Methodist Church

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2016

  Director of Family & Community Engagement

  + Developed and maintained brand identity and brand guidelines.+ Developed and implemented church-wide communication strategies to connect multiple age groups and ministries.+ Launched a social media strategy to engage the local community in the work of MPUMC.+ Implemented and articulated the MPUMC’s strategy and program structure by which the Family Ministry can serve members from birth through adulthood.+ Liaised between program staff and administrative staff, bridging the gap and ensuring constant communication is maintained.+ Developed branded and consistent print materials for church ministries and community outreach.Key Accomplishments:+ Increased community awareness of available church ministries and support groups.+ Found and implemented software solutions for the staff including the design and implementation of membership and financial database to migrate records to the cloud.+ Leveraged graphic and web design to create church branding and marketing materials to better promote the church across print and digital channels Show less

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  Wellroot Family Services

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2022

  + Manage the brand reputation and strategic advertising campaigns, as well as oversee the traditional and digital media buys, print and digital marketing efforts, asset design, and lead generation.+ Work closely and collaborate with multiple programs within the organization to fulfill the target marketing needs.+ Provide support to each program, including identifying and prioritizing the requirements to reach the target demographics and identify emerging market opportunities.+ Demonstrate exceptional communication and public relation skills to convey the organization’s mission.Key Accomplishments:+ Spearheaded efforts of planning and executing the organization’s trademark reformation, successfully renaming and rebranding a 148-year-old organization. Show less

  • Director of Marketing

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Indie Comix Dispatch

  May 2020 - now

  Editor-In-Chief

  + Founder and Editor-In-Chief+ Leading a team of 20+ writers, reviewers, and content creators+ Reviewing articles, images, and press submissions from across the independent comic industry for publication.+ Writing and Contributing to editorial pieces which educated creators and grow a broader independent comic audience.+ Managing day-to-day operations of a 501(c)(3) organization, including compliance and finance.+ Hosting and producing podcasts and live streams to grow ICD's audience, engagement, and reach. Show less

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  Peak Community

  Oct 2021 - now

  Member
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  ACEC Georgia

  Feb 2022 - now

  Director of Communications and Marketing / Editor-In-Chief

  + Serve as Editor-in-Chief of the bi-monthly Engineering Georgia magazine; including managing the production schedule, internal review process, budget, and assignments to outside writers and photographers. + Lead the ACEC team in all matters related to marketing and branding+ Grow Engineering Georgia's distribution list and readership through multichannel marketing campaigns.+ Create high-quality marketing communications (email, social media, print, etc.) that effectively promote engagement and/or sponsorship for ACEC Georgia’s events, programs, and initiatives.+ Design/oversee all ACEC Georgia printed and electronic marketing collateral, including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, postcards, ads, branded items, and specialty projects.+ Promote awareness around ACEC Georgia’s political advocacy efforts through the preparation and distribution of press releases, media advisories, and other communications on an as-needed basis.+ Maintain a strong, visible social media presence for ACEC Georgia, including driving traffic to and growing engagement across existing platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Show less