Experience

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  Boise weekly

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Editorial intern

  • Produced digital and print stories, including multiple feature articles for Boise’s alternative newsweekly• Covered live events for the daily blog, produced content for the weekly calendar, and pitched story ideas to the Editor-in-Chief

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  The pitch

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Design intern

  • Supported the art director with creating and refining illustrations, performing color correction, and enhancing photo quality for Kansas City’s alternative newsweekly • Crafted engaging captions for photos and graphics, and spearheaded outreach efforts to recruit illustrators and artists for cover art and story illustrations • Contributed to weekly editorial meetings, providing input and collaborating on design strategies

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  True/ false documentary film festival

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  Graphic designer

  Assisted in the layout of a 150 page program book, as well as designed house and sponsor advertisements.

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  Bikewalkkc

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Communications coordinator

  Served as graphic designer, wrote press releases, blog posts and newsletters, managed social media channels, and planned events for a pedestrian/bicycling advocacy group.• Received the award of “Best In-House Design” Philly Award in 2014 by local non-profit organization, Nonprofit Connect• Spearheaded a storytelling campaign highlighting female cyclists in Kansas City by producing audio interviews and written content • Organized, acquired sponsorships, branded, and coordinated volunteers for the Kansas City Tweed Ride 2014 收回

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  Banjo creative

  Feb 2014 - now

  Owner and founder

  Founded and manage Banjo Creative, a community-focused design and communications studio in Kansas City, Missouri. I've worked with a range of clients providing marketing and communications consulting, social media strategy and content management, and graphic design. From solar energy to bicycle advocacy, I love helping organizations reach their goals using stories and design.Clients include Vision Zero Network, Missouri Folk Arts Program, Columinate, Public Health Department of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS, Dotte Agency, California Bicycle Coalition, Georgia Bikes, BikeWalkKC, Carney Sandoe & Associates, Local Motion, and others. 收回

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  Atlanta bicycle coalition

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Communications manager

  Served as graphic designer, created social media strategy and distributed content for all channels, managed the website, wrote press releases and maintained media relations, wrote and conducted interviews and research blog posts and newsletters, and assisted with communications campaigns for a bicycling advocacy group.Completed the following:• Conceptualized and worked with a developer to design a new Atlanta Streets Alive website.• Coordinated a photoshoot for a monthlong safety campaign and designed billboard ads.• Managed communications intern and volunteers, as well as provided art direction to graphic design intern. 收回

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  Mid-america regional council

  Jul 2022 - now

  Program coordinator, way to go

  Coordinates the growth and direction of the Transportation Demand Management program in the Kansas City area to reach the region's goal of increasing the use of sustainable transportation — carpooling, walking, bicycling, public transportation and other green mobility options.• Led audience research and brand visioning to rebrand RideshareKC as WAY TO GO• Developed and implemented a high-impact communications and social media strategy (WAY TO GO Instagram leads MARC accounts in engagement, reach, and impressions)• Produced award-winning storytelling campaigns, including short-form video documentaries on sustainable transportation• Managed graphic design, content creation, and event planning for key initiatives like the Green Commute Challenge and Bike Month• Secured sponsorships and cultivated partnerships with corporate leaders, small businesses, and national organizations•Supported long-range planning and policy efforts while leading regional collaboration among transportation providers 收回