Strategic Messaging, Clear Writing, Measurable Impact
Communications Services
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Publication and Document Services
• Legislative & Official Publications (knowledge of Oregon Form and Style Manual for Legislative Measures).
• Prepare and format complex documents such as reports, manuals, and official journals for publication.
• Ensure documents meet organizational standards for style, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Manage multi-step publication processes, from drafting through final distribution in print or online formats.
• Troubleshoot formatting issues in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat to ensure professional results.
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Newsletters And Strategic Communication Planning
• Plan and produce weekly newsletter content aligned with organizational priorities and communication goals.
• Coordinate content across multiple workstreams to ensure consistent voice, tone, and messaging.
• Develop processes to align newsletter stories with social media, web, and community communications.
•Adapt content for diverse audiences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Balanced strategic goals with readability and engagement to strengthen audience connection.
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Writing and Editing
• Write concise, engaging newsletter blurbs, web copy, and expanded stories into blog posts when needed.
• Edit content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and AP Style.
• Apply plain language principles to make content clear for broad audiences.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to refine technical or policy-heavy language into reader-friendly content.
• Proofread and quality-checked materials under tight deadlines.
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Analytics and Process Improvement
• Design and maintained a monthly analytics dashboard to track newsletter engagement (open rates, subscriptions, click-throughs).
• Use data insights to recommend improvements to content strategy and subject-line effectiveness.
• Identify trends in reader behavior to refine your messaging and prioritize high-interest topics.
• Created easy-to-digest reports for leadership, including visuals in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Implemented systematic processes for continuous improvement in communications.