Bridget Busacker, MA, CPPM

Experience

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  St. Anthony Community Theater (SACT)

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Marketing Director

  • Created and managed social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and SACT blog • Provided write-ups for advertisements, promotional materials and press releases• Developed content strategy plans for the 2014/15 seasons• Compiled contact information and important deadlines for various Twin Cities events for participation• Oversaw involvement in the Twin Cities through publicity and promotion to create connections between businesses, restaurants and donors• Increased benefactors, supporters and audience members through promotional outreach and social media Show less

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  University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Marketing Intern

  • Managed social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest• Managed email accounts for the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat• Provided various write-ups to be used for advertisements and promotions and assisted in creating publicity plans for businesses and restaurants in the Twin Cities• Worked with the marketing team to plan various events for alumni and audience members

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  Open Window Theatre

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Communications and Marketing Intern

  • Managed social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram• Analyzed web and Facebook traffic utilizing Google Analytics• Assisted in writing documents, press releases and short articles used for publicity and promotion• Oversaw involvement in the Twin Cities through publicity and promotion and assisted the executive director in planning various events• Developed plans and organized marketing and communications material for future use

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  University of Minnesota

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

  Communications Assistant & Content Strategist

  • Created Google sites for faculty, staff and students to utilize• Managed Educational Psychology communication forms• Wrote blog posts for the CEHD News blog• Updated internal information and documents related to communications for faculty & staff• Designed course announcements and event materials• Implemented website changes for the Department's website and faculty members' research sites• Conducted preliminary research for redesign of the website for the content strategist to utilize Show less

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  Saint Paul's Outreach

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Promotions Coordinator

  • Coordinated promotions for events and meetings with a designated marketing team• Offered assistance in developing strategies for advertising and marketing to college students at the University of Minnesota campuses

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  The Guiding Star Project

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

  Communications Intern

  • Developed Q&A sessions for college-aged men and women to discuss their knowledge related to reproductive health• Managed scripts, filming and marketing of 3 videos promoting body literacy and fertility awareness• Organized material for the film that encompasses the mission of the organization and vision of the executive director• Made recommendations for social media content and posts

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  St. Anthony VillageFest

  Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Website Designer

  • Conducted a redesign of the website• Wrote & developed new content for the website to highlight important information about the festival

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  Whispering Bluffs

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2021

  Communications Manager

  • Develop and write content for website • Manage social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter• Organize communications and marketing content for 2016-17 book releases• Maintain partnerships with businesses in the Twin Cities community

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  Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Health Communications Intern

  • Wrote press releases and content for quarterly e-newsletters• Created and implemented editorial calendars for social media• Provided support to the Communications Manager on various projects• Conducted research for marketing and publicity campaigns• Assisted with events hosted by MOCA in the Twin Cities

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  Friends of Saint Patrick - MN Chapter

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2017

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Managed social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram• Implemented editorial calendars for communications and marketing plan for 2016-17• Developed and manage internal and external communication forms for the organization• Designed & wrote content for quarterly e-newsletters sent to members • Assisted outreach coordinator with event planning

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  University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Teaching Assistant
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  Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

  Apr 2017 - now

  Behold Series Speaker

  • Speak about women's role in the Catholic Church, specifically focusing on leadership and discernmentThe mission of Behold is that each woman will recognize the gift she is, realize the gifts she’s been given, and give to the world the gifts that only she can give. The inspiration for Behold was fostered through the GIVEN Catholic Women’s Leadership Forum. This forum was a week-long immersion in faith formation, leadership training and networking which took place at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Show less

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  Minnesota Department of Health

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2021

  Health Educator & Communications Specialist

  • Write content for communication education pieces and advertisements with a health equity lens• Create and write social media content for the Public Health Laboratory that reflects the mission and vision of the department• Conduct usability testing for various communication education pieces to determine use and implementation• Write content for external organizations and journals (i.e. Minnesota Parent)• Project manager of audio storytelling product, MinneStories• Manage web content, design, and yearly review using HTML and CSS to provide updates and changes as needed• Implement workflow processes to help improve effectiveness of communication and meet marketing goals of the program Show less

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  Managing Your Fertility

  Jul 2018 - now

  Founder

  • Provide up-to-date, credible information about reproductive health and fertility awareness based methods (FABMs)• Educate, empower, and support women regarding family planning and holistic options for care • Offer scientific methodology and research explaining the effectiveness of fertility awareness based methods (FABMs) • Provide resources for support for infertility, miscarriage, reproductive health concernsThis website is a place for every woman, no matter her state in life, to equip herself with the powerful knowledge of her own fertility. We make scientifically proven research and important resources about reproductive health available & easily accessible, so that women can advocate for their own health. Show less

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  Spoken Bride

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Contributing Writer

  • Write blog posts and microblog posts monthly• Provide insight specifically around fertility awareness for women & couples

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  Beautycounter

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Consultant

  • Educate women about toxins and chemicals in everyday personal care & beauty products, specifically how it negatively impacts reproductive health and fertility• Advocate for change in laws regarding personal care and beauty products• Help women make switches to safer, healthier products Our mission is to lead a movement for better beauty. Through our omnichannel model, we aim to get trustworthy information and safer products into the hands of everyone.