Projects

Lead in the design, development and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production for a wide array of communication materials, including books, brochures, newsletters, fliers, signs, banners, reports, infographics and PowerPoint Presentations
Design layouts, art, color story and typography with brand vision using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
Optimize materials for online viewing
Ensure reliable delivery of all printed materials by managing vendors from bidding to final product delivery
Review and edit final copy for accuracy and oversee all phases of production
Manage multiple projects at a given time while successfully meeting timelines and deadlines

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Agency Overview - a 90-page report of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to be distributed to Wildlife Commissioners, staff, partners, NC General Assembly members and general public
Wildlife Diversity Annual Report - a 70-page report given to Wildlife Commissioners, staff, partners, NC General Assembly members and general public
Species Conservation Plans (one example) - conservation plans of varying lengths for Wildlife Commissioners, staff, partners, general public
Recovering America's Wildlife Act - a 24-page report given to Wildlife Commissioners, NC General Assembly members and NC Congressional Representatives (2-page summary overview)
Protected Species of North Carolina - a 10-page booklet given to scientific/natural resources professionals and the general public
Pond Management Guide - a 44-page book given to the public
North Carolina's Beach-Nesting Birds - a tri-fold brochure given to the public
Rattlesnake Sightings Wanted - a quad-panel brochure given to the public
Species Profile Example - a front/back flier of more than 75 fish and wildlife species for educational purposes.
Black Bear poster - posters of varying sizes displayed on public lands

Additional examples available upon request.

Email Marketing, Social Media and Web Design

Use iContact software to:

Design and disseminate email marketing campaigns and enewsletters that are responsive on multiple platforms
Edit text for accuracy, consistency and brevity
Select images and create graphics that convey the appropriate message and are aligned with agency branding standards

Use Adobe Create Suite software to create content for:

Use DNN Content Management System to create content for:

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NC Wildlife Update - twice-monthly enewsletter that goes out to more than 1.4 million recipients
Rabbit Disease Survey Email - disseminated to rabbit hunters across the state asking them to take a survey regarding a highly pathogenic rabbit disease
Law Enforcement Recruitment - posted on Nextdoor
Watch for Turtles - posted on various social media platforms
Submit Comments on Proposed Regulations - home page web banner to drive visitors to another page

Working within the parameters of a DNN Content Management System to create the following pages:

Alligator Control Agent webpages
Corn Snake web profile page example - created more than 100 pages to provide information to the public on various fish and wildlife species.

Additional examples available upon request.

A highly skilled writer and editor with nearly 20 years of:

Researching and writing hundreds of news releases, feature articles, blogs and other communications for the natural resources community using AP Style guidelines
Editing scientific text to make it easier for the general public to understand
Reviewing/editing and proofreading documents, website copy and PowerPoints for consistency in formatting, acronyms and other areas, as well as errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax and spelling

News Releases:

Blogs:

Additional examples available upon request.

Highly skilled presentation designer with nearly 20 years of experience designing PowerPoint presentations within designated deadlines.

Utilize graphic design tools and software to develop professional-looking PowerPoint presentations using brand guidelines and self-created templates
Edit/proofread text for consistency in formatting, as well as grammar, punctuation and spelling errors

Agency Overview - presentation given by the agency's Legislative Liaison for member of the General Assembly

Game Land Management - presentation given by the Land and Water Access Division chief to Wildlife Commissioners during their business meeting

Remember the Fallen - presentation given by a Law Enforcement Major to the public during National Police Week, memorializing the Wildlife Commission's fallen officer. This one was created with a unbranded presentation to reflect the solemnity of occasion.

Additional examples available upon request.