janet harvey-clark

Managed an office of five and directed all of the publication production and marketing functions for the UM College of Engineering, including writing and editing the award-winning alumni magazine. I also wrote all speeches and presentations given by the college's dean and worked with the development office on fundraising campaigns.

Managed an office of four and directed all the marketing and communication functions for the law college, including marketing for admissions/student recruitment, resulting in a significant increase in enrollment and improvement in student credentials. I also wrote and designed speeches and presentations for the college's president and deans as well as advised the development and alumni relations offices on fundraising campaigns, alumni communications, and promotion of faculty accomplishments.

Worked with a women-owned marketing agency that primarily served not-for-profit organizations. Developed marketing plans, served as head writer, designed research surveys, designed newsletters, ads and brochures, wrote press releases, advised public speakers, and consulted on media relations.

Managed an office of three and directed all of the marketing and communication functions for a women's liberal arts college in Raleigh, NC.

Recruited and counseled students as well as proposed, wrote, designed and produced the college's first student recruitment viewbook.

Managed an office of seven and directed the marketing and communication functions for the law college, including developing all of the targeted marketing plans for student recruitment, resulting in a 200% increase in applications as well as over a 50% increase in student ethnic, national, social and gender diversity. I also worked with the Director of Development to plan and develop an alumni fundraising campaign that resulted in the college's largest donation, $4 million to build The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, an onsite courtroom in which students gain actual trial experience.

While on disability, I enjoy helping family and friends with their creative writing and marketing ventures as well has exploring my own writing passion. I proof, edit and write copy; develop marketing plans; write, design and coordinate printed and digital marketing materials, including websites and e-mail campaigns; and am currently writing an historical screenplay about a race riot at the turn of the 19th/20th centuries in New Orleans, a mystery novel involving mental illness, psychiatry/psychology, forensic science, and the complete upheaval of social norms, and a mental health advocacy handbook for teenagers who may be experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.