Profile
Public Engagement at UMore Development LLC
Higher Education | Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, US
Summary
Detail-oriented University of Minnesota communications and public engagement professional.
Excellent administrative, interpersonal communications and management skills.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lyris, Dreamweaver, UM Content and social media platforms.
Experience in nonprofit and higher education organizations focused on housing and development.
Excellent administrative, interpersonal communications and management skills.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lyris, Dreamweaver, UM Content and social media platforms.
Experience in nonprofit and higher education organizations focused on housing and development.
Experience
- Sept 2010 - PresentPublic Engagement/ Communications Specialist / UMore Development LLC- Responsible for writing, editing and coordinating communications, research briefs, and website content. - Manage aspects of the constituent relations database, utilizing Lyris to send newsletters and updates; adjust messaging appropriately to various audiences. - Manage Advisory Board meetings, communications and membership. - Engage academic community in place-based learning opportunities for faculty and students. - Coordinate special events, public meetings and forums.
- May 2010 - PresentAffordable Housing Research Intern / Office for UMore Park Academic Initiatives- Awarded the Engaged Department Grant through the College of Design to complete an independent research project demonstrating initiatives to integrate affordable home-ownership in the future community at UMore Park. - Conducted first-time home-buyer focus group at Dakota County Community Development Association. - Presented project findings to the Rosemount Planning Commission.
- Sept 2009 - PresentPublic Policy Intern / HOME Line- Assisted the Public Policy Director with Tenant Bill of Rights campaign development. - Organized and coordinated tenant outreach in subsidized buildings. - Created communication materials for low-income renters.
Education
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2006 - 2010University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesHousing Studies in Community Development & Policy
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2009 - 2009Danish Institute for Study AbroadDesign and Society in Copenhagen
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2009 - 2009Higher Education Consortium for Urban AffairsMetro Urban Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice
Additional Information
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Honors:
Engaged Department Grant Scholarship 2010
First Generation College Student Scholarship 2009
College of Liberal Arts Dean's List 2006 - 2007
