I have more than 10 years of experience in writing, media, and nonprofit development and fundraising.
Regent University Outstanding Graduate Award recipient, summa cum laude
Rocky Mountain College Honors program participant, magna cum laude
Bridge Conference, 2018 Anti-Corruption: Global Edition, 2016 Sharing HOPE in Crisis, 2010 College Reading and Learning Association tutor certification, 2006
Operation Blessing International Virginia Beach, VA Director of Integrated Media, 2014-present: Led a team of 7-10 in media content and fundraising strategy and execution, including monthly Blessings Magazine, direct mail appeals, e-mail marketing, website content, and social media. Supervised art designers, copywriters, web developers, video producers, freelancers, and outside agency relationships. Content Producer/Writer, 2009-2014: Produced and edited copy for web site, monthly magazine, blog, social networking updates, e-mail marketing, direct mailings, and photo galleries, brochures, etc. President’s Award for Excellence, 2013; Employee of the Month Award, 2015, 2011
Graphic Publications, Inc. Millersburg, OH Staff Writer: Wrote 10-12 articles per week for several area newspapers covering county court, county/city government, special events, nonprofit organizations, and human interest.
Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Staff Writer: Covered local/campus events, writing 3,000-4,000 words per issue for campus newspaper. Writing Tutor: Helped undergraduate students develop literary and academic papers. *College Reading and Learning Association certified tutor
Regent University Writing Center Writing Coach (graduate assistant): Conducted one-hour coaching sessions with clients in undergraduate and graduate studies, working on writing skills from conception to completed manuscript. Created and presented training workshops related to writing skills. Teacher Assistant: Graded essays, assignments, and exams. Reviewed assignments with students for Academic Writing Seminar class.
Content Writer: Hike It Baby website, Wooster Weekly News, content for website developer (241 Computer Services). Book Reviewer: Straight Off The Page, Blogging for Books, the Tyndale Blog Network, Bethany House Blogger Reviews, and Christian Broadcasting Network. Book Award Judge (2008-2017): Reviewing books for Christian fiction Christy Award. Freelance Editor (2008-2009): Editing academic works such as theses and dissertations. Self-Publishing Consultant (2007): Assisting authors through the self-publishing process.
President's Award for Excellence 2013
'With the web server launching yesterday, I don't know if anyone stopped to thank you for all your work on making that happen. You did all the heavy lifting to make that come to fruition!' - VP of Media & Development
'I just saw the March issue. It's really outstanding! Kudos to you and the team.' - President of NGO
'Holly, you are very talented!' - Senior Planned Giving Specialist
Employee of the Month 2011, 2015
'We appreciate your work ethic and your creativity.' - Former Supervisor
'Excellent job. This is perfect. Thanks for (as always) doing a great job spiffing up my piece!' - Editing Client
'I really love our team and working with you, Holly.' - Graphic Designer/Employee
Please contact me regarding your needs in nonprofit media and development!