Resume

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Director of Communications and Marketing (August 2006-December 2015)
Designed and guided communications and marketing strategies for the college and the Veterinary Medical Center, which served 33,000 animal patient visits per year. Provided strategic communications planning and tactical implementation for student-led events, faculty research programs, and the Office of Advancement, which included fundraising and alumni affairs. Directed web content, managed media relations and social media, developed and implemented promotional plans for college initiatives, as well as programs in partnership with other health science colleges and affiliated colleges across the university.

The Ohio State University College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Director of Communications and Outreach (May 1998-July 2006)
Advised dean and department chairs on communications strategies for six departments in the college: Astronomy, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. Publicized faculty and student achievements. Managed local and national media relations. Planned and implemented departmental and college events. Wrote and edited departmental publications ranging from graduate student recruitment material to alumni magazines, development pieces, speeches, and web stories. Coordinated and promoted outreach programs with statewide K-12 community. Developed TV pilot, “Physics on the Edge.”

The Ohio State University College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Director of Communications and Outreach (May 1998-July 2006)
Advised dean and department chairs on communications strategies for six departments in the college: Astronomy, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. Publicized faculty and student achievements. Managed local and national media relations. Planned and implemented departmental and college events. Wrote and edited departmental publications ranging from graduate student recruitment material to alumni magazines, development pieces, speeches, and web stories. Coordinated and promoted outreach programs with statewide K-12 community. Developed TV pilot, “Physics on the Edge.”

Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Recruitment Coordinator(February 1996–May 1998)
Planned and managed local recruitment strategies for the largest-ever national women’s health study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Hired and trained recruitment staff in clinical trials procedures. Implemented direct mail and media relations campaigns in 15 Central Ohio counties. Conducted presentations about women’s health and the study to groups ranging from one to 200 women. Recruited 3,400 women to participate in WHI during two-year recruitment period. Managed staff of nine.

Randles and Kagamas Freelance Services
Freelance Writer(Feb. 1995-Feb. 1996)
Co-edited a book, Champaign County: Reflections of its People and its Past (Stories of Our County from 1917-1996). Wrote and produced radio and television spots. Created flyers and direct mail pieces. Interviewed local business personalities; wrote and edited magazine feature stories.

SBC Advertising, Inc., Account Executive(Apr. 1994 – Feb. 1995)
Provided account service for five clients: Bob Evans Farms, Inc., Huntington National Bank, Financial Horizons, Consolidated Stores, Inc., and Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Developed collateral materials, managed radio and television traffic.

Fahlgren Martin Advertising, Account Executive
(Nov.1991 – April 1993)
Planned and implemented market-wide public relations and marketing programs for McDonald’s advertising co-operatives in Columbus, Dayton, and Lima. Managed media for fundraising events for Ronald McDonald House.

Triad, Inc., Public Relations Director
(Aug. 1990 – Oct. 1991)
Researched, conducted interviews, wrote, and edited a variety of association and other publications; scheduled media tour for nursery industry spokesman; wrote proposals and press releases; managed special events.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Creativity, Inspiration and Practice: Guidance for Writers, co-teacher
McConnell Arts Center, Winter 2019; Autumn 2019; Thurber House Literary Center, Spring 2019; Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation, Winter 2022

Get Writing: Grammar, Techniques and Inspiration, course designer and presenter
Thurber House Literary Center, Autumn 2016 and Spring 2018

English 110: Composition, instructor
Columbus State Community College, Autumn 1998

Improvisation for Writers, co-teacher
Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation, Winter 2022