Darcy Meinke

Current

Virtual Assistant at DLM Virtual Solutions

Past

copywriting at e-websmart
Marketing Program Coordinator at Crete Carrier Corporation
Legislative Representative at Nebraska Retail Federation

Legislative Page at Nebraska Legislature

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Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

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Darcy Meinke’s Summary

Virtual Assistant specializing in e-marketing campaign coordination, social networking, copywriting, and Internet research for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Especially interested in building long-term business relationships with clients, helping them leverage business tools and resources to maximize their exposure as they build their businesses. Enjoys projects and activities that include writing and editing, especially about public policy issues and politics. Works as an independent contractor from own office with own resources, which is especially attractive to those who don't want to hire an employee or invest in additional office space and equipment.

Darcy Meinke’s Specialties:

Article writing and copywriting, blogging (TypePad, Blogger, and WordPress), social networking for small businesses, e-newsletters (Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor), autorepsonder campaigns (Aweber)

Darcy Meinke’s Experience

Virtual Assistant

DLM Virtual Solutions

(Writing and Editing industry)

March 2006 — Present (3 years 9 months)

Copywriting specialist for newsletters, Web sites, articles, white papers, proposals, and blogs; social networking guru specializing in setting up business profiles in Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter; e-marketing coordinator to publish your branded newsletters and blogs online; virtual assistant with experience in association management, Web site updating, newsletter creation, special event coordination and registration; Internet expert with the ability to find online solutions to help you manage your time and increase your productivity in all business areas
copywriting

e-websmart

(Writing and Editing industry)

2008 — 2009 (1 year )
Marketing Program Coordinator

Crete Carrier Corporation

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

August 2000 — October 2002 (2 years 3 months)

Identified equipment and driver delays and inefficiencies caused by customers

Collected and analyzed information for reporting of additional charges

Interpreted contract and tariff agreements to determine appropriate additional charges

Ensured the billing, collections, and driver pay aspects of the program were correctly implemented

Maintained database of instances of customers’ non-compliance for billing, collections, driver pay and reporting purposes

Trained various department employees to operate new computer software designed to track delays, bill additional charges, and pay drivers

Coordinated with the company’s marketing and sales representatives and the company’s customers to improve productivity of equipment and drivers

Audited driver compliance of requirements for compensation

Developed reports to inform executives in the company of the success of the program on a monthly basis
Legislative Representative

Nebraska Retail Federation

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 4 months)

Designed public relations materials and organized special projects

Wrote articles for newsletter and legislative issue updates

Researched issues related to the retail industry, including topics such as alcohol, tobacco, taxes, loss prevention, telemarketing, consumer privacy, and the state lottery.

Maintained communication with governmental relations representatives from member corporations, Senators and their staff, and other interest groups and organizations

Testified at legislative hearings as a registered lobbyist representing the organization

Coordinated special events, including board meetings, legislative receptions, and fundraisers

Monitored legislation and daily legislative proceedings

Provided customer service to the organization’s members regarding legislative issues and member benefit programs

Maintained accounting system and completed monthly and quarterly tax forms

Prepared accountability and disclosure forms for our political action committee
Legislative Page

Nebraska Legislature

(Government Administration industry)

January 1997 — April 1998 (1 year 4 months)

Assistant to the Clerk of the Legislature's office; assisted with the daily activities of legislative business, working directly with the Clerk's office, Speaker of the Legislature, State Senators and their staff; had the opportunity to watch live legislative debates

Darcy Meinke’s Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University

B.S. , Political Science , 1994 — 1998

Received the Bruce A. Keith Award in Political Science, Recognized in Nebraska Wesleyan’s Student Leader Recognition Program, Presented a paper on organizational conflict at the1997 Eighth Annual Sooner Communication Conference at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Activities and Societies:

Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), Delta Lambda (Communications), Cardinal Key, Academic Honors List, Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Colleges and Universities, Nebraska Wesleyan Ambassador, Senior Class Council Member, Senior Career Advisor, Student Affairs Senator, Nebraska Wesleyan Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble