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Gayla S.

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Jill-Of-All-Trades Writer and Communicator

$25 USD / Hour

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Joined on May 9, 2012

$25 USD / Hour

Experienced M.P.A., writer and communicator with extensive freelance, social media, nonprofit, newspaper, website, blog, marketing, sales, development, organization policy, bylaws and technical writing, and academic portfolio. Graduate thesis research and publications on social media in the nonprofit and public sector. [login to view URL]

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Writer and Communications Consultant

May, 2003 - Present

23 years

Schaefer Freelance and Communications Consulting

May, 2003 - Present

23 years

Provide freelance writing, editing, web design and content, social media design and management, campaign and communications strategy consulting. Clients have included Gannett News/ FLORIDA TODAY newspaper, SCB Media Group, SG Productions, BotProof LLC, University of Memphis, New Ventures Campaign Consultants, various nonprofit organizations, etc.

May, 2003 - Present

23 years

Interim Executive Director

Dec, 2012 - Jun, 2013

6 months

Independent Transportation Network, Memphis Affiliate

Dec, 2012 - Jun, 2013

6 months

Served as interim executive leader after death of previous ED for startup nonprofit. Responsible for permanent replacement recruitment and training, board management, communications, e-commerce, and fundraising.

Dec, 2012 - Jun, 2013

6 months

Project Manager

Jun, 2010 - Jun, 2012

2 years

University of Memphis SUAPP

Jun, 2010 - Jun, 2012

2 years

Managed the online communications for the four college departments and various programs under the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Responsible for social media teaching and education for the Housing and Community Development Graduate Fellowship program, various departments and grant recipient workshops. Coordinated the Strengthening Communities Initiative grant-making partnership for the University, United Way and Community Foundation. Planned and managed several large conferences and events.

Jun, 2010 - Jun, 2012

2 years

Education

The University of Memphis

2010 - 2012

2 years

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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2010 - 2012

2 years

University of Florida

1996 - 1998

2 years

Political Science B.A.

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1996 - 1998

2 years

Publications

Empowering the Dream Centennial Newsletter

University of Memphis Foundation

Wrote all feature articles for the 2012 university foundation capital campaign funding newsletter. http://issuu.com/univofmemphis/docs/12-uom-2072_centennial_newsletter-winter-small-iss/3

Space Coast Living Magazine

SCB Media

Managing editor, columnist and feature writer for the inaugural edition of Space Coast Living magazine (and multiple other publications). http://www.virtualonlinepubs.com/publication/index.php?i=3337&m=&l=&p=16&pre=&ver=swf

Official Vacation Planner

Space Coast Office of Tourism

Wrote the complete visitor's guide and vacation planer for the Space Coast Office of Tourism. http://www.nxtbook.com/dx/FSOCDX/FSOCDX801/index.php?startid=6

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