About Me

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented person with a strong work ethic. I have over 8 years of experience in graphic design and nonprofit marketing, communications, and development. I have managed many aspects of marketing and communications including, but not limited to, creating and/or editing copy and design for all promotional materials (social media, e-newsletters, print collateral, and website design). I understand the importance of consistent and concise messaging and branding, for both internal and external stakeholders, and the value of adapting content for different audiences and/or mediums. I am comfortable self-motivating as well as collaborating with colleagues. I enjoy working cross-functionally with a team sharing a collective goal of conveying the importance of an organization’s mission and cultivating and engaging a wide range of supporters through impactful, professional, and creative storytelling.

Additional Skills

Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere); database software (Donor Perfect, Neon, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, RFC, Access); Canva; email marketing platforms (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Vertical Response); QuickBooks; social media platforms and analytics (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Buffer); website design software (Squarespace, HTML, Wix, Wordpress); Gmail/Google Calendars; use of both MAC and PC

 

Contact

lauren.shirk@gmail.com
(216) 856-2185


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