Employment

Communications Coordinator
Gun Lake Tribe
Shelbyville, MI
November 2023 - Present

• Work with the Council and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions; define and execute appropriate strategies to support them

• Coordinate, or execute as needed, all copy intended for public consumption to ensure its alignment with the strategic communications plan

• Coordinate the creation, production, dissemination and maintenance of printed and electronic publications (such as monthly newsletter, annual report, brochures, exhibition and event postcards, etc…)

• Determine proper internal channels to use when distributing certain communications

• Support the development and execution of identity and collateral materials for major organizational initiatives

• Collaboratively manage and coordinate creation and update of web-content; responsible for content-related protocols to keep web site up-to-date

• Ongoing evaluation of effectiveness on all communications, including e-communications, for Tribal Citizens and general public

• Provide organization-wide communication, including e-communications support; manage all databases

• Actively monitor MBPI’s online reputation

• Manage database, collect data and report Tribal accomplishments to a variety of audiences including citizens of all ages

• Respond to inquiries about Tribal events and maintain positive business relationships with Tribal citizens, and employees

• Facilitate the development of departmental strategic plans and updates to such plans

• Develop and administer the department’s budget to ensure proper allocation of funds for citizens, staff, supplies and equipment

• Participation in Tribal events including the Annual Membership Meeting

• Coordinates with other Tribal Public Relation Specialists and Consultants

• Assist Tribal Council with Public Relations matters as requested or assigned

• Participate on committees and work groups as assigned

• Event planning, support and management, including occasional press events

• Propose new, relevant communication channels and initiatives to senior leadership

• Draft and implement policies and procedures related to communications as needed

• Maintain confidentiality, including protection of personally identifiable information, as required by Tribe and departmental standards

Graphics and Communications Specialist
Gun Lake Tribe
Shelbyville, MI
October 2017 - November 2023

• Conceptualize and create visual content for a variety of communication channels including direct mail, email, website and more  

• Coordinate the production, dissemination and maintenance of printed and electronic publications (such as monthly newsletter, annual report, brochures, event postcards, etc.)  

• Support the use and execution of Gun Lake Tribe’s brand standards in all communications  

• Generate promotional materials for all Gun Lake Tribe events including save-the-dates, flyers, postcards, emails, etc. 

• Work closely with all departments to gain knowledge of programs and services in order to effectively promote the aforementioned

• Conceptualize and create report and presentation templates for Tribal Council to use at Local, State and Federal Government presentations  

• Serve as a resource for all logo-use and branding decisions

• Layout, design and distribution of emails to Citizens, staff and other groups as needed

Graphic Designer
Newhall Klein
Kalamazoo, MI
March 2015 – September 2017

• Branding, Digital, Design, and Packaging for Newhall Klein and their North American clients. Worked on a variety of projects from point of sales collateral, packaging design, eBlast design, exhibit display graphics, logo design, food packaging, concept design , and art direction for food photoshoots.

Graphic Designer
FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Battle Creek, MI
June 2011 – March 2015

• Brand development and graphic design of print collateral, signage, direct mail, video, animation, identity, and web based content while maintaining and ensuring consistent brand standards for FireKeepers Casino Hotel’s gaming floor, hotel, entertainment center, and multiple restaurants.

Graphic Designer
izzy+
Spring Lake, MI
May 2010 – June 2011

• Manage digital assets, create user centered file naming structure for AutoCAD symbols, design new product sell sheets, printer press checks, updating price guides, and specification sheets.

Proficiencies

Adobe Creative Suite, Sprout Social, Pre-Press, HTML/CSS, Mailchimp, Promotional Design, and Social Media Management.

Education

Bachelor of Science, May 2010
Graphic Design
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

Associate of Science, May 2008
Graphic Design
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan