Rachael Clark

Experience

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  Laketown Animal Hospital

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2017

  Communications Manager

  Create and implement materials and strategies to effectively promote Laketown Animal Hospital and the products they offer; assist with organizing promotional offers, events, and staff training; assist with managing staff.

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  Quiddity International Literary Journal and Radio Program

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Intern

  Key responsibilities included managing submissions, helping the assistant editor with layout and design of the journal, editing audio submissions, creating and editing radio program segments, and attending the 2013 Annual Writer’s and Writing Programs Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Communications Intern

  Assist with creating and editing web content, producing feature videos of members, writing articles for The Chamber's annual Update Magazine, creating ads for The Chamber's Q5 Chronicle, and organizing event calendars and email blasts.

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  Central Illinois Marketing

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  Creating and managing content for local business through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google +.

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  Illinois Primary Health Care Association

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2020

  Responsible for managing the Communications Department and administrative support functions for IPHCA. Plays a key role in promoting IPHCA by directing, creating and editing informative content, press releases, social media management, and other media opportunities to share the organization’s message and member services. Provides direction on administrative support functions and communication activities that engage IPHCA’s members and promote growth and development within the organization. Assists with the Board of Directors, Executive, Insurance, Legislation and Public Policy, and Planning Committees. Show less

  • Director of Communications & Administrative Services

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Manager of Communication and Administrative Services

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2019
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  Illinois Public Health Association

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all marketing, communications, and public relations activities, both internal and external. The Director of Communications works directly with IPHA staff and stakeholders to coordinate, develop, and implement effective communication plans and strategies that remain consistent and accurately represent and promote IPHA’s values and objectives.The Director of Communications plays a vital role in promoting IPHA by directing, creating, and editing informative content, press releases, social media messaging, and other opportunities to share IPHA’s message and member services. This position oversees the content production, media communications, and digital platforms for the organization. This position works closely with the Membership Director to coordinate member recruitment and retention strategy, Association events, and manage IPHA’s website.The Director of Communications also oversees IPHA’s Training and Workforce Development initiatives. Show less

  • Director Of Communications

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Training and Membership Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Digital Strategy LLC

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Training And Communications Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Communications Specialist

    Oct 2022 - May 2024