beth g sanders

Current

Freelance geek at bethgsanders.com

Past

Graphic Designer at Christ United Methodist Church
Communications Volunteer (nonpaid position) at Christ United Methodist Church
Provisional Advisor at Junior League of Memphis

Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine at Junior League of Memphis
Assistant Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine at Junior League of Memphis
Advertising Layout Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine at Junior League of Memphis
Clinical Audiologist at Various
Territorial Marketing Manager at Oticon USA
Clinical Audiologist at Drs. Wright, Franklin and Ruleman

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Education

The University of Memphis
Arkansas State University

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

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beth g sanders’s Summary

I’m a freelance graphic designer, write, editor and social media geek in west Tennessee. My husband and I have two girls, one in high school, one in college.

I particularly love working with churches and Christian ministries and organizations, many of whom do not have the resources to staff a full-services communications department.

My vision is to use my God-given passion and gift for writing, design, social media and communications to help them accomplish their mission and establish a strong presence in the community.

I'm involved in the Memphis Tech Community with Social Media Expedition, BarCamp Memphis and SocialCamp Memphis.

beth g sanders’s Specialties:

Print design, social media

beth g sanders’s Experience

Freelance geek

bethgsanders.com

(Graphic Design industry)

March 2003 — Present (6 years 9 months)

Digital communications and social media strategist, graphic designer, writer, editor and WordPress nerd.
Graphic Designer

Christ United Methodist Church

(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)

August 2002 — May 2003 (10 months)

Provided comprehensive graphic design services (see previous volunteer position) for a 7000-member urban church. Responsible for large and small design projects from concept through delivery.

Provided technical assistance and instruction to staff members.
Communications Volunteer (nonpaid position)

Christ United Methodist Church

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

August 1999 — August 2002 (3 years 1 month)

Provided comprehensive graphic design services (see previous volunteer position) for a 7000-member urban church. Responsible for large and small design projects from concept through delivery.

My work in this position led to a paid staff position.
Provisional Advisor

Junior League of Memphis

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

May 2000 — May 2001 (1 year 1 month)

• Oversaw a small group of provisional League members through nine-month League orientation course
• Taught orientation material in weekly sessions
• Tracked completion of membership requirements
• Served as mentor to new members
Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine

Junior League of Memphis

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

May 1999 — April 2000 (1 year )

• Oversaw production, editorial content and advertising for 80-page magazine published by the Junior League of Memphis
• Managed a 22-member volunteer staff
• Generated editorial content around a theme assigned by League president
• Assigned, wrote and edited articles
• Assigned and edited photographs for editorial and advertising content
• Layout of entire 80-page magazine (four issues) in QuarkXPress
• Collected art from advertisers
• Completed advertising layout for some advertisers
• Coordinated printing of magazine
Assistant Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine

Junior League of Memphis

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

May 1998 — May 1999 (1 year 1 month)

• Assisted with editorial duties in preparation for editor position
• Wrote articles
• Served dual role as assistant editor and advertising layout editor
Advertising Layout Editor, Volunteer Voices magazine

Junior League of Memphis

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

May 1997 — March 1998 (11 months)

• Layout of some advertisements
• Collected camera-ready art from advertisers
Clinical Audiologist

Various

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

January 1986 — August 1994 (8 years 8 months)

• Performed clinical audiological assessment and interpretation of test results.
• Conducted hearing aid evaluation, fitting, consultation and orientation for hearing-impaired patients based on applicable history and findings
• Provided follow-up care for hearing aid patients, troubleshooting and coordinated repair service
• Trained and supervised audiology support staff
Territorial Marketing Manager

Oticon USA

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

August 1984 — January 1986 (1 year 6 months)

Outside sales for a hearing aid manufacturer.

Responsible for meeting monthly sales goals for a six-state territory, developing client base and promoting brand loyalty.

• Provided technical advice, account development and maintenance and represented the company at conferences and professional meetings.

• Conducted sales presentations and new product demonstrations and support.

• Identified prospects, generated leads

• Maintained beneficial business relationships through regular office visits, written and telephone contact
Clinical Audiologist

Drs. Wright, Franklin and Ruleman

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

May 1983 — August 1984 (1 year 4 months)

Performed and interpreted clinical audiological evaluations in a busy ENT practice.

beth g sanders’s Education

The University of Memphis

M.A. , Audiology , 1982 — 1984
Arkansas State University

B.S.E. , Speech Pathology , 1977 — 1980

Activities and Societies:

Chi Omega