Work Experience
Director of Membership, Awards, & Technology
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
MAY 2010 - PRESENT
Wrote and edited content for state and regional initiatives including conferences and long-range planning.
Performed content reviews for member-focused campaigns and technical projects.
Increased awards revenue by 20% by streamlining submissions, creating clear documentation, and improving user experience.
Managed content in print, online content management systems, and social media.
Planned and implemented content strategies for a mobile application used by 500+ conference attendees.
Reviewed, synthesized, and interpreted technical documentation to onboard staff in a variety of new systems including registration software, submission databases, and member directories.
Manage dues and membership for 2,000+ state-wide members, increasing membership each year.
Executive Director
AIA Asheville Area Section
MAY 2019 - PRESENT
Created content for member meetings and public outreach campaigns.
Worked with Board of Directors and Executive Committees to build consensus on yearly and long-term planning.
Optimized and improved website with new content management system, increasing user interaction and engagement.
Director of Communications
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF EAST CAROLINA
JUNE 2008 -MAY 2010
Led the process of editing, layout, writing, andpublishing of print content.
Established rapport with media, national organizations & partner organizations as well as organization members.
Executed communication plans at regional and national events with teams of up to 15 people.
Portfolio Samples
Design Awards FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions are an important tool to help users quickly find the answers to the most common answers. This FAQ section focuses on the biggest pain-points architects experience when submitting design awards to the online platform.
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Time to Research: 2 hours
Time to Write: 1 hour
Time to Edit: 1 hour
Time to publish: 1 hour
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Awards Submission How-To
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This how-to document instructs users how to copy Design Awards submissions from previous years into the current year’s program.
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Time to Research: 2.5 hours
Time to Write: 1.5 hour
Time to Edit: 1 hour
Time to publish: .5 hour
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Search Syntax MRD
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This Market Requirements Document examines a business idea that is currently in early development.
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Time to Research: 6 hours
Time to Write: 3 hours
Time to Edit: 1 hour
Time to publish: .5 hour
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Skills
Technical Documentation
CRM & CMS Management
Content Review
Web content development
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Production
Copywriting
Social Media
Membership Management
Education
Certificate in Technical Writing
Technical Writing HQ | 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English and History
Western Carolina University | 2003-2007
Magna Cum Laude