
Social Media Strategist at YDOP
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Social Media Strategist at YDOP
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area
Broadly-skilled problem solver who executes creative, big-picture solutions while remaining attentive to detail. Exceptional at concisely summarizing large volumes of information to develop actionable next steps. Actively seeks out opportunities for improvement and growth in all contexts, and pursues goals with flexibility and humor. Always works to understand a situation inside-out and gauge risk before acting.
Professional background includes experience in small business, real estate, nonprofit sector, civic life, marketing, and networking. Likes efficiency, sustainability, innovation, risk-taking, teamwork, results, and laughter. Adaptive and willing to serve by leading, supporting, or following as situations warrant.
Project management, writing (business writing, creative writing, copywriting), Getting Things Done™ methodology (GTD), document management, content management, customer relationship management, social media, social networking, Microsoft Office, markup languages, calendar and priority management, coordination of volunteers, office technology, outcome-driven innovation, qualitative and quantitative research, brainstorming
(Internet industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
As part of YDOP's team, I work directly with organizations and develop a strategy for social media engagement that aligns with their overall goals and their traditional marketing plan.
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
July 2007 — August 2009 (2 years 2 months)
Full range of administrative support to president, vice president and board of directors; knowledge management, social media development, special projects management.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Real Estate industry)
November 2004 — August 2006 (1 year 10 months)
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2001 — November 2004 (3 years 2 months)
Wrote copy for correspondence (in various media) to high-level donors, working directly with the vice president of development.
Culture Studies 2001 — 2004
Free and open software, Creative Commons, the new urbanism, economic anthropology, media studies, social networking, poetry
New York Times James B. Reston Portfolio Award, 2001
Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts, 2000
National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist, 2000
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2000