ABOUT DEVAN

WORK EXPERIENCE

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Novitas Communications | Denver, CO | September 2021 – June 2024
  • Created and executed strategic marketing and communication projects for ten clients from various industries
  • Developed and executed digital communications and advertising strategies, significantly increasing impressions and engagement across clients' digital platforms
  • Managed multiple social media accounts, implementing content strategies that resulted in consistent audience growth and elevated client visibility across platforms
  • Led all graphic design initiatives, producing visual content that enhanced brand recognition and messaging for both the agency and its clients
  • Oversaw the creation of infographics, marketing collateral, and digital assets, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand visuals for each client
  • Established internal policies and procedures that improved project execution and operational efficiency

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Air Methods Corporation | Denver, CO | October 2019 – September 2021
  • Developed and implemented national marketing campaigns that optimized ad placements, driving an increase in impressions and website traffic
  • Led the design and creation of all graphic materials, including digital ads, brochures, and recruitment marketing assets, ensuring a consistent brand identity across all marketing channels
  • Managed corporate social media accounts, increasing engagement and follower growth through targeted content strategies and digital advertising
  • Led a national recruitment campaign that boosted job applications through effective use of graphic design, targeted digital ads, and social media outreach
  • Established an internal marketing awareness program, boosting team engagement with key initiatives through a combination of visual storytelling and internal communications

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
Jeffco Public Schools | Golden, CO | May 2015 – August 2019
  • Created and implemented comprehensive internal and external communications strategies, enhancing engagement and information flow across the district
  • Led all graphic design efforts, creating marketing materials, infographics, and branded visuals for district-wide campaigns and individual school initiatives
  • Developed and managed the district’s social media strategy, increasing community engagement and reach through a well-planned content calendar
  • Produced and managed content for publications, digital platforms, and social media, ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality production, leading to increased readership and engagement
  • Guided district leaders through crisis communications using visual and digital strategies, contributing to improved public relations outcomes

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Contract)
Novitas Communications | Denver, CO | February 2015 – May 2015
  • Implemented a comprehensive marketing communications strategy for the agency’s largest account
  • Designed and implemented targeted marketing strategies and materials, leading to an increase in client outreach effectiveness
  • Managed social media content creation and execution, resulting in growth in engagement and impressions
  • Coordinated internal and external stakeholder communications, ensuring consistent and effective message delivery across multiple platforms

MANAGING EDITOR
Revealing Politics | Denver, CO | September 2013 – February 2015
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy that increased daily engagement and follower growth through a content calendar and targeted digital campaigns
  • Produced and edited original video content, enhancing viewer retention and expanding audience reach across social media and digital platforms
  • Led all graphic design projects, creating engaging visuals and infographics for use across digital and social platforms, which contributed to a stronger online presence
  • Developed strategies to create compelling website content that increased traffic and user engagement


ADDITIONAL  WORK EXPERIENCE

SITE CONTENT MANAGER
Brandwise | Lakewood, CO | December 2008 – July 2010

COPYWRITER/PRODUCT CONTENT SPECIALIST
The Parent Company | Denver, CO | September 2007 – December 2008

SENIOR COPYWRITER/CONTENT EDITOR
Gately’s Shopping LLC | Englewood, CO | March 2005 – September 2007​
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Master of Public Administration

​UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Bachelors Degree in History
Minor in Political Science
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ADDITIONAL  EDUCATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Certificate, Digital Marketing Strategies

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
Certificate, Graphic Design

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Certificate, Marketing
SKILLS
  • Internal and external communications
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Management and leadership
  • Content management
  • Writing and editing
  • Publication production
  • Social media management
  • Digital advertising
  • Website management
  • Content marketing
  • Graphic design
  • Video production
  • Media relations
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
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 ​
  • ​American Marketing Association
  • Public Relations Society of America​
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
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