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I'm responsible for all communications for the social justice department within the Christian Reformed denomination. Day-to-day, that means managing our websites, putting out our newsletters, and updating our various social media accounts. I also create various multimedia resources - depending on the project, that could involve graphic design, video editing, or just plain old-fashioned writing.

 

At Williams Group, we plan, design and manage strategic communications programs. In my role as a Project Coordinator, I work with our corporate, foundation and nonprofit clients to ensure a seamless project experience by developing the right timelines, carefully tracking budgets and managing project resources. Our internal team is comprised of project managers, designers and writers, and we facilitate the project process with clients, from creative concept to successful implementation. Upon completion of my master’s degree, I was hired as a full-time project coordinator in May 2009. Williams Group provides an excellent opportunity to learn from the some of the best and brightest in the communications field, in a highly collaborative, creative and strategic environment. I’m excited to be a full-fledged member of a team so defined by its energy, creativity and intelligence.

 

As a partner and graphic designer at DVQ Studio, I help organizations bring their brands to life. From helping clients determine their core purpose and identity to developing the visual materials that support their mission, my goal is to help them connect their mission to action. My background is in graphic design, brand development, and communications.

I am passionate about creating a different kind of work environment and using my skills to help support social change. DVQ works exclusively with mission-driven clients, including non-profits and businesses with a social purpose. Our mission-driven focus is also about a way of doing business -- we are trying to create a socially conscious, inclusive workplace that does good work while being a good employer, community member, and co-worker.

 

I lead the change communications for a multi-year project to standardize the back-office systems of Amway's 58 affiliates to improve and enable more efficient business operations globally. Working with executives, directors, managers and international team members to develop informative communications is my day-to-day job description. Integral to my daily activity is creating compelling communication tactics in line with the project's change management strategies. Whether that be through video, intranet, podcast, newsletters or billboard tactics, I'm able to utilize a wide range of skills learned in college (verbal and written communication, video production & editing, graphic design, public relations, and even the six-week class I took on writing HTML code) while learning and applying new knowledge. I definitely landed a great opportunity with a great company in a great city!

 

As a partner and communications consultant at DVQ Studio, I help lead our growing company and assist clients with every aspect of their brand, from their identity and messaging to their print materials and website. My background is in communications planning and strategy, writing, and project management. Coupled with my team's strengths in brand development, graphic and web design, and web development, we have grown DVQ Studio into a full-service shop.

I love my work, because our team believes in using communications to make social change. We work exclusively with mission-driven clients, including non-profits and businesses with a social purpose. My business partner Gretchen DeVault and I started out in the non-profit sector and have been involved in this work ever since… we hope to make DVQ Studio an example of how a business can be used for social good.

 

My role is principally focused on growing the company through new customer acquisition and the retention of the thousands of customers that have partnered with us over the last 28 years. This is primarily achieved by providing the leadership, coaching, and access to training and professional development opportunities needed to position our Sales Professionals for success. In addition to assisting in my team's sales efforts, I'm also responsible for our overall Marketing Strategy and Community Outreach efforts. Of course there are the spreadsheets, management meetings, and the other not-so-fun aspects of the job, but those are quickly tempered by the frequency with which we help our Customers lower their communications costs, grow revenue, improve communication, and provide enhanced Customer Service.