Helen Anne Richards, CAE

Experience

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  Georgia Scholastic Press Association

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Executive Director

  Managed high school journalism education program for the State of Georgia, including workshops, volunteer efforts, fund-raising and budgeting. Recruited working journalists as volunteer instructors for summer journalism academy.

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  Southern Newspaper Publishers Association

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Communications Manager

  Managed marketing, public relations, internal and external communications for association serving daily newspapers. Produced award-winning electronic newsletter for newspaper industry. Created high-quality, high-impact communications at or below budget. Managed website content and programmed online payments for educational programs.

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  Emory University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Editor, Emory Report

  Managed all functions of weekly 12-page newspaper for Emory staff and faculty. Produced special publication updating the staff and faculty on progress with the university’s strategic plan. Supervised staff and managed freelance writers.

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  American College of Rheumatology

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Director of Membership

  Developed & deployed targeted member communications to raise $1.7 million annually. Increased membership numbers by 14% in six years in mature market. Strengthened member services, with marketing, publications, web, technology and social media. Represented ACR at industry events, annual meeting. Supervised staff, vendors and creative teams.

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  HA Richards Writing & Editing

  Jan 2014 - now

  Freelance Commercial Writer

  I can help move your next writing project from concept to completion, on time and in budget. Whether it's a brochure, recruitment campaign, white paper, membership materials, newsletters, web content, manuals or internal communications, I have the experience and skills to deliver your message to your target audience. Samples of my work and a list of satisfied clients is available at www.harichards.com.