Summary

• Versatile Content Creator with extensive experience in writing, editing, and visual storytelling across print, web, and social media platforms.

• Proven Strategist skilled at aligning messaging with brand goals, enhancing audience engagement, and building strong community connections.

• Collaborative Team Player adept at working with diverse creative teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality content that meets organizational objectives.

Work History

Mark Hubbard Communications, Portland OR
Writer, Editor and Content Strategist
2004-Present

• Develop and deliver written content and visuals for nonprofit, business and educational sector clients. Produce content that drives target audience engagement and communicates brand messages effectively.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of photographers, web admins, graphic designers and print vendors to ensure cohesive, timely and polished deliverables.

• Capture and curate high-quality photographs for events and outings, ensuring imagery aligns with the client’s tone and style, enhancing visual storytelling.

• Strategize and execute targeted communication plans, focusing on audience engagement and donor/member outreach while reinforcing the client’s brand presence.

St. Johns Review/Roosevelt High School, Portland OR
Bi-weekly Columnist, “Roosevelt High-Lights”
2017-2020

• Created compelling stories for a local Portland newspaper, highlighting Roosevelt High School’s achievements in STEM, literary arts and community engagement.

• Wrote feature articles showcasing award-winning students, teachers and events that celebrated diversity and fostered community connections.

• Produced dynamic photography of classroom activities, performances and competitions, emphasizing candid, action-oriented shots over posed imagery to capture authentic student experiences.

Scout Troop 71/571, Portland OR
Communications and Visual Content Creator (Pro Bono)
2011-2020

• Developed recruitment slide show and script targeting new families, emphasizing inclusivity and family-oriented activities as the troop transitioned to co-ed ranks.

• Photographed scouts in action across various outdoor and indoor settings, crafting visual stories that reflected enthusiasm, learning and adventure.

• Produced individual slide shows for Eagle Scout Courts of Honor, chronicling each scout’s journey and highlighting personal growth and community leadership.

Kitchen Food Garden, Portland OR
Content Creator and Blog Editor
2010-2013

• Designed and managed a WordPress blog focused on sustainable gardening, nutritional diets, and recipes, maintaining a steady posting schedule to build readership.

• Crafted engaging articles and visuals about organic cooking, food trends and gardening techniques, with a focus on practical advice and current trends.

• Expanded reach on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) by promoting blog posts and visuals, increasing blog visibility and audience engagement.

Wild Salmon Center, Portland OR
Communications Manager
2007-2009

• Led all communications initiatives for an international conservation organization, managing content for brochures, annual reports, program descriptions and advocacy materials.

• Enhanced brand consistency across print and digital platforms, developing a cohesive visual and narrative style for all organizational materials.

• Mentored staff in public messaging and media relations, coaching for effective communication and strengthening the organization’s public presence.

• Secured media coverage at regional and international levels by creating press kits and pitching stories, successfully raising awareness of the organization’s mission.

Education

B.A., Sociology-Based Human Relations (combined major of sociology, psychology and child development) Connecticut College

Skills

Office: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, LibreOffice, AP Style

CMS and SEO: Wordpress, Squarespace, Google Keyword Planner; LLM: ChatGPT