
Internet and Communications Special Consultant
Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Internet and Communications Special Consultant
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
I have experience in leading communications strategies for both non-profit organizations and businesses. I have developed several award-winning blog sites as well as designed and maintained professional marketing, communications and organizational management plans.
branding and identity, organizational management, communications, fundraising, management, public relations, content management, Movable Type, HTML, political organizing, social networking strategies,
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
August 2007 — Present (10 months)
Managing partner for America's largest LGBT group blog. Responsible for advertising, promotions, content planning and team management as well as providing daily content.
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Political Organization industry)
August 2007 — November 2007 (4 months)
Campaign manager for Indianapolis City-County Council race
Developed multiple campaign strategies and communications
Progressive candidate
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
October 1998 — August 2007 (8 years 11 months)
Managing Editor and co-owner of The Bilerico Project - the award winning LGBTQ group blog and website.
Responsible for contributor recruitment and development
Provided quality written communication about LGBT issues in Indiana
Under my leadership we were rated Indiana's Most Politically Influential blog.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Supported lobbying team in all aspects of their work with statewide civil rights non-profit organization
Enhanced organizational outreach through community meetings and contacts
Maintained records in a world class donation management system (GetActive)
Wrote standard and electronic communications copy
Organized and planned fundraisers
Provided clerical support
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
July 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 2 months)
Managed a diverse manufacturing workforce of over 2000 for a major computer company
Expanded written and verbal client relations skills
Maintained a quality staff in a high turnover environment
Wrote reports for billing and internal staff considerations
Directly responsible for a staff consisting of floor supervisors and assistants, general office staff, payroll department, and recruiting department
1991 — 1992
LGBT community, gay rights, politics, blogging, internet consulting, transgender, gay, lesbian, queer, bisexual, campaign consulting
The Bilerico Project, Columbus Gay/Straight Alliance, LGBT activism, Indiana Equality, Indiana Fairness Network, American Values Alliance,, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Indiana Progressives, Indiana politics
2007: Advocate magazine - Top Ten Blogs of 2007
2007: BlogNet News - Most Politically Influential Indiana Blog
2007: Verve Blog Awards Best New Blog nominee
2007: Verve Blog Awards Best Political Blog nominee
2007: BlogAwards Best LGBT Blog - 2nd place
2006: BlogNet News - Most Politically Influential Indiana Blog
2006: Stonewall Democrats Chuck Avery Award for Outstanding Organizational Leadership