District Librarian and Media Specialist
2017 – Present, Black Hills, SD
Serving the students (readers, inventors, dreamers, leaders), educators, and imaginations of the Meade School District. My libraries are located in Sturgis, Piedmont, and Whitewood. 

Certified Teacher with Library endorsement

Writer - Editor
2005 – Present Black Hills, SD
I have 15 years of experience in writing and editing content for magazines, newsletters, websites, and advertising. Actively seeking freelance opportunities for small and long term projects.

Executive Director
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
July 2013 – August 2017 Sturgis, SD
The Chamber & Visitors Bureau is charged with the promotion of the community of Sturgis and our member businesses, as well as, the agriculture and tourism industries. We are an advocate and thought leader with the ultimate goal of a better quality of life for the entire community. In this role, I manage the day-to-day operations of the staff and office, our events, and marketing/social media strategy. I work closely with the City and SEDC to coordinate our efforts for the highest positive impact. 

On a meta-level, we are focused on renewing our downtown core and the construction of a community plaza.

I view this organization as a conduit. We are a channel for people and businesses and government and ideas to connect and interact to achieve something greater than any one entity could in isolation.

Marketing & Multimedia Specialist
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
December 2008 – June 2013 (4 years 7 months)Rapid City, South Dakota Area
In this capacity, I was a member of small team who completely restructured web presence with new layout, design and brand voice on the corporate site and through social media. Additionally, I wrote dozens of articles for corporate newsletter with circulation of 57,000 individuals & businesses with heavy concentration in Western South Dakota, as well as, prepared dozens of press releases for submission to local & national media. I monitored the political, policy & regulatory climate while assisting in the research & development of expansion strategy resulting in the addition of 6 counties to the BHFCU charter.

Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
North Dakota State University
2006 – 2007 (1 year)Fargo, North Dakota Area
I Instructed four sections (88 students) of public speaking course.

Marketing Intern
NoDak Mutual Insurance
2006 – 2006 (less than a year)Fargo, North Dakota Area
I designed direct mail, assisted in creating radio & television advertising, and wrote copy for corporate website. I assisted in the creation of a mission, vision & value statement for corporation.
Marketing & Law Intern
Bantz, Gosch & Cremer Law Office
2005 – 2005 (less than a year)Aberdeen, SD
Closed and filed completed cases while developing print advertising for law office.

Managing Editor
Hennen Publishing
2004 – 2005 (1 year)Brookings, SD
I edited and wrote for two regional magazines with circulation of more than 28,000 while researching the meeting, event & hotel industry in the Midwest. Additionally, I edited & contributed to direct mail pieces & website.