Lily Howard

Experience

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  Customer Service Experience

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2015

  Restaurant Server, Retail Clerk, and Surf Instructor

  - Developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working in the above positions

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  Plant With Purpose

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Grant Writing Intern

  - Researched grant opportunities, wrote and edited grant proposals and reports- Analyzed information in organization’s extensive Programs database in order to effectively manage and write compelling proposals and reports- Developed new content for website and wrote e-blasts- Created written material as a collaborative effort to produce an advocacy kit for donors

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  SurfAid

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2018

  - Managed international communications team of 7 colleagues, never missing a deadline- Wrote and edited content for 30,000+ supporters to read in newsletters, electronic direct mail pieces, blog articles, press releases, annual reports, and website updates- Created and managed social media content for 65,000+ followers across 3 platforms- Converted content from field reports to effectively articulate SurfAid's mission to diverse audiences- Utilized direct response marketing techniques to secure new donations- Built and maintained content calendar and photo library that was adopted by entire team- Planned and executed highest earning auction to date of over $32k at fundraising event Show less - Raised more than $500k in grant revenue from private and corporate foundations- Contributed to securing over $4M in government grants- Managed every stage of the grants process, juggling multiple projects and timelines simultaneously- Researched, identified, and evaluated grant opportunities from various funding sources - Collaborated with international program staff and leadership team to gather information in order to prepare grant applications, budgets, and reports- Wrote compelling grant proposals and reports in compliance in donor requirements, effectively communicating SurfAid’s mission, goals, and impact- Developed, fostered, and strengthened partnerships with granting entities- Established filing system to track information for hundreds of current, past, and prospective funding sources Show less

  • Global Marketing and Communications Manager

    Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Grant Writer

    Jun 2013 - Nov 2018
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  Monkey Paw Brewing Company

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  Sales Representative and Distributor

  - Managed sales and distribution of award-winning beer to 100+ accounts throughout California- Cultivated account relationships as the primary brewery contact- Created product descriptions for new beers to sell each week - Established systems for managing deliveries, tracking kegs, and documenting account history- Coordinated company participation at dozens of events

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  UXology Group

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2020

  Social Media Manager

  - Crafted and executed social media marketing strategy, elevating company branding and online presence- Created and curated social media content across 3 platforms and maintained content calendar

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  Pure Project

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  Marketing Project Manager

  - Managed all marketing and communications for 1 original and 4 new locations- Strategized, created, and successfully executed diverse marketing ideas, campaigns, and launches- Project-managed the release of 300+ new products, bridging internal teams and external partners- Created educational content and product descriptions for website, newsletter, press releases, social outlets, and event platforms- Built, deployed, and tracked success of email and SMS campaigns for 40,000+ subscribers- Managed social media coordinator and content calendar for 13 accounts and 105,000+ followers- Developed and nurtured relationships with national and local media outlets, resulting in 250+ press features- Established company-wide systems and tracked progress towards goals- Worked alongside 1% for the Planet non-profit partners and communicated their impact- Contributed to the design, maintenance, SEO, and continuous enhancement of a new website- Assisted in the development of direct-to-consumer sales and built e-commerce products Show less

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  Creative Wave

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Director of Communications and Operations

  - Built and delivered holistic digital marketing strategies that empower purpose-driven brands to achieve maximum growth and impact - Managed teams and projects, translating overarching objectives into actionable tasks- Created copy and content for clients’ websites, email marketing, blog posts, and social outlets- Cultivated client relationships as primary point of contact - Advanced scalability of company by implementing internal systems and structures

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  One People

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder

  - Building a social enterprise with a global vision from the ground up- Preparing to launch into a two-sided marketplace- Advanced to final round of judging for the MassChallenge 2024 U.S. Early Stage Accelerator Program