Devan is an experienced communications and marketing professional and a writer/editor and graphic designer. Her public and private sector experience allows her to adapt to any professional environment quickly. She excels when challenged and take a creative approach to problem-solving. Devan enjoys helping organizations tell their story through innovative marketing and exceptional communications
SKILLS
  • Marketing and communications plan development
  • Management and leadership
  • Website management
  • Graphic design
  • Content creation
  • Video production
  • Writing and editing
  • Publication production
  • Social media management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Laramie, WY
2010 – 2012
Master of Public Administration

​UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Denver, CO
2000 – 2004
Bachelors Degree in History
Minor in Political Science
ORGANIZATIONS​
  • ​Pi Alpha Alpha National Public Affairs and Administration Honor Society
  • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
  • Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
  • Delta Zeta Sorority ​
AWARDS & RECOGNITION​
  • 2019 COSPRA Excellence Awards – Special Purpose Publication (2)
  • 2018 COSPRA Merit Award – Special Purpose Publication
  • 2018 COSPRA Merit Award – E-Newsletter/E-Newspaper
  • 2017 COSPRA Merit Awards – Marketing Materials/Campaign (2)
  • 2017 COSPRA Excellence Award – Print Advertisement
  • 2016 COSPRA Excellence Awards – Writing (2)
  • 2016 COSPRA Merit Award – Print Advertisement
WORK EXPERIENCE

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Air Methods Corporation | Denver, CO | October 2019 – September 2021
  • Manage critical members of the marketing team
  • Manage graphic designers and creative development of marketing, communications, and advertising materials
  • Managed new website development project and continue to oversee ongoing content strategy
  • Created and manage an internal marketing awareness program to keep teammates informed of and engaged in significant marketing efforts
  • Created and manage content marketing strategy and implementation
  • Work closely with sales leadership on major marketing campaigns to target critical locations with correct messaging
  • Manage national marketing campaigns, overseeing creative development, utilizing data to determine traditional and digital ad placements, and ensuring all is done within budget
  • Help lead internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media management, and video production


COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST – MARKETING, PUBLICATIONS & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Jeffco Public Schools | Golden, CO | May 2015 – August 2019
  • Managed content and production of print and online publications
  • Managed internal communications and developed a successful content intake process to streamline submissions
  • Developed and implemented communications plans and marketing materials
  • Guided marketing efforts for the district, individual departments, and schools
  • Managed the Jeffco Public Schools Brand
  • Designed graphics and marketing materials

​COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Novitas Communications | Denver, CO | February 2015 – May 2015
  • Supported all daily communications operations for a major account at Jeffco Public Schools
  • Developed and implemented communications plans and marketing materials
  • Supported marketing and communications for administrative leaders
  • Managed social media content
  • Created and oversaw production of online publications and internal communications

MANAGING EDITOR
Revealing Politics | Denver, CO | September 2013 – February 2015
  • Identified and researched critical issues in current events and politics to drive content
  • Conceptualized and created original video pieces for YouTube
  • Created original blog posts for RevealingPolitics.com
  • Managed all social media content
  • Created a comprehensive training program for new employee

SITE CONTENT MANAGER
Brandwise | Lakewood, CO | December 2008 – July 2010
  • Maintained B2B and eCommerce merchandising website
  • Project managed the addition of new clients and product lines
  • Planned, developed, and executed all written content
  • Created interactive sales demos to effectively demonstrate software and website capabilities for prospective clients

COPYWRITER/PRODUCT CONTENT SPECIALIST
The Parent Company | Denver, CO | September 2007 – December 2008
  • Maintained written content and imagery for three eCommerce websites
  • Created and edited copy for products and marketing materials
  • Developed content standards and style guides to ensure continuity across all brands and websites

SENIOR COPYWRITER/CONTENT EDITOR
Gately’s Shopping LLC | Englewood, CO | March 2005 – September 2007
  • Maintained written content on a network of over 20 eCommerce websites
  • Created and edited copy and imagery for products, websites, and weekly marketing emails
  • Developed content standards and style guides to ensure continuity across all brands and websites
  • Trained and oversaw the work product of product content writers and interns
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