rebecca whitecotton

communications and marketing coordinator

About

Experienced writer, editor and graphic designer with extensive experience in print design and production using Adobe Creative Suite. Specializes in designing and implementing innovative programs and communications to bring people together in support of a common cause. Now seeking a part-time opportunity to contribute outstanding interpersonal, organizational and collaborative skills to build community in an organization that makes a positive impact on the world.

Country

united states

City

fairfax

Industry

graphic design

Skill

graphic design, volunteer management, writing, adobe indesign, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, photography, microsoft office, graphic communication, public relations, interpersonal communication

Experience

communications and marketing coordinator

unity of fairfax

2016-11 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

author, publisher

bright treasures

2005-1 - Present · 21 yrs 9 mos

* Managed every aspect of publishing company, including marketing, public relations, accounting, printing, and distribution. * Authored two critically-acclaimed children's books, one of which received the Award of Excellence from Children of the New Earth magazine, was a finalist in the Visonary Awards of the Coalition of Visionary Resources, and was named a Mom's Choice Awards Distinguished Honoree. * Created and implemented design and layout of books, flyers, marketing materials and website.

marketing and communications coordinator

university of new mexico student union

1994-1 - 1996-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Spearheaded marketing, public relations, graphic design and organization of special programs to promote the Student Union. * Increased communication among employees with newsletter and special programs.

public relations coordinator

niles township high school district 219

1988-1 - 1994-8 · 6 yrs 8 mos

* Wrote, edited and designed four different newsletters, an annual report and various brochures. * Secured timely and accurate media coverage as media liaison; increased coverage of positive school events with active promotion. * Assisted other schools during tornado aftermath; became recognized expert in media communication in crisis situations. * Designed and implemented staff and student recognition programs and improved communication between administration and staff. * Coordinated community relations activities to bring public into the schools to increase support of school financing initiatives. * 1990 and 1991 Golden Achievement Awards from the National School Public Relations Association for exemplary public relations programs. * 1992 Award of Excellence and 1989 Award of Honorable Mention in publications contests of the National School Public Relations Association.

reporter

various newspapers

1986-1 - 1994-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

* Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, freelance, 1991-1994 * Niles Times Herald, Niles, Illinois, 1986-1988 * Macon Telegraph and News, Macon, Georgia, 1985 * Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, 1984