Devan is an experienced communications and marketing professional, as well as a writer/editor and graphic designer. She has worked in both the private and public sectors, where she takes a creative approach to problem solving and thrives when challenged. She is passionate about helping organizations tell their story, whether through innovative marketing or exceptional communications.
SKILLS
  • Marketing and communications plan development
  • Management and leadership
  • Website management
  • Graphic design
  • Video production
  • Writing/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​
  • COSPRA –​ Colorado School Public Relations Association
  • 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 – present
  • Manage key members of the marketing team
  • Manage the graphic design team and creative development of marketing and advertising materials
  • Managed new website development project and maintain ongoing content management
  • Created and maintain internal marketing awareness program to keep teammates informed of and engaged in major marketing efforts
  • Work closely with sales leadership on regional and national campaigns to target key locations with correct messaging
  • Manage major national marketing campaigns, overseeing creative development, utilizing data to determine traditional and digital ad placements, and ensuring all is done within budget
  • Support internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media, 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
  • Developed and implemented communications plans and marketing materials
  • Guided marketing efforts for the district and 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 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
  • Created and implemented event-based marketing

MANAGING EDITOR
Revealing Politics | Denver, CO | September 2013 – February 2015
  • Researched and identified 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 employees

SITE CONTENT MANAGER
Brandwise | Lakewood, CO | December 2008 – July 2010
  • Maintained B2B marketing and e-commerce 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 e-commerce websites
  • Created and edited copy for products and marketing materials
  • Created 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 e-commerce websites
  • Created and edited copy and imagery for products, websites, and weekly marketing newsletter
  • Created content standards and style guides to ensure continuity across all brands and websites
  • Trained and oversaw the work of other product content writers and interns
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