Darcie Nolan
5015 E. Burnside 16B, Portland, OR 97215 (719) 465-4517 darcie.lynns@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer
D. Lynn, Writer
Professional Portfolio: www.dlynnwriter.com
December 2013 – Present (10 months) Pacific Northwest, Colorado
I write for a variety of businesses - each with diverse needs, tones, and goals. I have a broad range of experience - from weekly newsletters to blog and web content, from magazine publications to online content. A portfolio of selected work is available at dlynnwriter.com
- Web Text and Content
- Blogs
- Articles – Print and Online
- Press Releases
- How-to, DIY, Tips and Instructional
- Travel and Reviews
- Experiential Story-telling
- Podcasting and Interviews
Assistant Producer
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry
January 2013 – March 2014 (1 year 3 months) Portland, Oregon Area
o Coordinated and facilitated weekly, monthly, seasonal and yearly events based on liturgical calendar.
o Worked with a variety of departments to ensure proper communication of events and timely marketing plans as well as helped produce monthly email campaigns, various events and coordinated teams of volunteers for events.
Founder
Online Media industry
June 2009 – June 2013 (4 years 1 month)
o Launched international media company focused on social justice
o Implemented ongoing communication campaign strategy that includes website development, social media, email, direct mail and event correspondence
o Oversaw publication of quarterly print magazine, digital magazine and the annual holiday guide
o Maintained communication with international team for project development and project completion
o Successfully coordinated growing creative team across borders
o Implemented standards, training, policies and procedures for new team members
Freelance Journalist
Self-Employed Freelance Journalist
June 2008 – June 2009 (1 year 1 month) Cape Town Area, South Africa; Burtigny, Switzerland
o Interviewed, wrote and published articles, blogs, letters and critiques based on community development and critical social justice issues
o Coordinated team members for communication campaign requirements
o Researched and compiled information for publication with hiring organization(s)
o Successfully completed courses in Child Development and Field Journalism for deeper understanding of projects
o Experience with various media personnel including videographers, photographers, publishers, editors, journalists, radio personalities, government lobbyists and non-profit representatives
Project Coordinator, International Relations Coordinator
Messenger International
January 2005 – December 2006 (2 years) Palmer Lake, Colorado
o Assisted Project Manager in all duties including editing, design, packaging decisions, materials development and internal project reporting
o Successfully negotiated contracts for major buy back of international book rights
o Built International Department from ground up, increasing overseas book translations 166%
o Designed and implemented organizational strategy for international department, including written policy and procedure manuals, contract standards and record keeping
Skills & Expertise
· Content Creation including:
o Email Marketing
o Social Media
o Blogs
o Online and Print Publications
o Seasonal Guides and Information
o Press Releases
o Event Marketing
o Fundraising
· Team Coordination Including:
o Virtual Teams
o Production of Major Events or Publications
o Travel and Cultural Awareness
o Volunteers
· Technology
o PC and Mac
o Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
o Gmail and Google Docs
o Dropbox
o Evernote
o Social Media including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies
2012 – 2014
Communication, Journalism, and International Media
2010 – 2011
Independent study: Strategic development and international communication campaigns for social change
University of the Nations
TESOL Certified, Global Development, Missions, Children at Risk, Social Justice
2007 – 2010
• AfriComm, Communications Team Member serving the African continent
• Women and Children’s Advocacy Centre content writer
• University of the Nations student focused on missions, children at risk, and global social justice
• International Learning Center certified English teacher
• Women and Children’s Advocacy Centre content writer
• University of the Nations student focused on missions, children at risk, and global social justice
• International Learning Center certified English teacher
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