About Me
I’m a writer and a technology lover with extensive experience in Montana’s community of conservation organizations. A self-taught graphic & web designer, striving to make good design accessible for all.
Skills
HTML
CSS
Wordpress
Adobe Design Suite
Creative, technical, and non-profit writing
Concision and detail-oriented editing
Education
University of Puget Sound
2007 – 2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
Major in Creative Writing with an emphasis in art. Dean’s List Fall 2007 & Fall 2010. National Merit Scholar.
Work Experience
Communications Director
Solo writer and editor of The Montana Conservationist, a twice-monthly organization newsletter; Managed website and social media accounts; initiated pilot program to build and host new CD websites at a reduced rate; assisted districts & supervisors with technology installation and support.
ACHIEVEMENTS : Doubled the newsletter subscriber list in just one year, while keeping open rates near 50%.
co-owner, Marketing Lead
Co-owner of a small boutique business that sells handmade, all-natural skin care products. Lead marketer. Design all labels, graphics, displays, marketing materials. Website builder & manager, accountant.
Administrator & Outreach Specialist
Designed, built, & managed new WordPress-based website; created fliers, posters, mailings, email newsletter, & quarterly print newsletter; managed 310 permits, meeting minutes & agendas. Also built websites for Park Conservation District, Beaverhead Watershed Committee, and Montana Conservation Month.
Volunteer Experience
Lincoln County Planning board
JUNE 2017 – PRESENT
I have always felt that good planning is one of the best ways to help a place shape it’s future. On the Lincoln County Planning Board, I try to do that by carefully weighing the benefits of new development against the potential costs of building into the open space that makes Montana such a special place.
Madison County Planning board
2012 – 2014
Conservation Districts representative, vice president 2014
I worked to protect natural resources while encouraging appropriate growth in Madison County.
