Writing and Design
Explore my past writing and design projects, which demonstrate my attention to detail, understanding of design principles, and ability to craft engaging stories in a variety of formats.
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Hint: Looking for a more detailed explanation of how I managed and executed some of my most complicated projects? Visit my Process page!
Writing
CCEL Articles
In my position with the MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), I was responsible for all external communications, including news stories and press releases. Below are some of the articles that I published on our website:
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MSU Partnership with Refugee Development Center Shows Benefits of Uplifting Newcomers
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Spartan Volunteer Service Awards Banquet Recognizes Record Number of Students
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GenCen Articles
In my position as a Communications Intern for Michigan State University's Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen), I was tasked with writing blog posts, announcements, and articles for the organization's website, as well as editing pieces written by other interns. Below are some of the pieces that I published:
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The Current Magazine
I served as a contributing writer, editor, and photographer for The Current, East Lansing, Michigan's only student-led arts and culture magazine, from August to December 2022. Below are the articles that I wrote and photographed for:
- How Capitalism Killed the American Mall (Online Exclusive)
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Industry Plants Aren’t The Problem: The Industry Is (Summer Issue 2023)
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More Examples
In addition to the pieces above, I have a variety of academic, personal, and professional publications. Below are some pieces that I wrote or contributed to:
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Design
MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning
In my position as a Communications, Marketing, and Events Program Assistant for Michigan State University's Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), I was responsible for designing marketing materials such as posters, brochures, logos, newsletters, event invitations, and social media graphics. Below are some of the designs I created:
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Compact24 Conference Poster
Presented by Tina Houghton and K.C. Keyton
Audience: International Scholars in the Field of Civic and Community Engagement in Higher Education
Healing Through Kindness and Service Event Flyer
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Community Members
CCEL LinkedIn Banner
Audience: CCEL LinkedIn account viewers, MSU students, professionals in the CEL field
Give Green Day Email Banner
Audience: CCEL email list, prospective donors
Spartan Volunteer Service Award Certificate
Audience: MSU Student Spartan Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Spartan Day of Service Recap Instagram Post
Audience: CCEL and MSU Alumni Office Instagram Pages
Summer Hospital Volunteer Opportunity Email Banner
Audience: CCEL email list, MSU students interested in volunteering and/or healthcare, pre-health education
"Healing Through Kindness And Service" Event Email Banner
Audience: Newsletters, Websites, MSU Faculty/Staff/Students, Lansing/East Lansing Community Members
Holiday Greetings Video
Audience: CCEL Community Partners
2023 SVSA Recap
Audience: CCEL and other MSU social media and email channels
Community Partner Toolkit Cover Page
Audience: CCEL community partners
McLaren College Volunteer Checklist
Audience: MSU and other college students volunteering at McLaren Greater Lansing
Spartan Volunteer Corps Logo
Audience: MSU students, community
MSUvote Initiative
During my time with Michigan State University's MSUvote Initiative, I was responsible for designing marketing materials such as posters, brochures, marketing videos, and social media graphics. Below are some of the designs I created:​
Student Voter Registration Rally Informational Handout (Slideshow)
Audience: MSU Students
Student Voter Registration Rally Flyers (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media, MSU Students
MSUvote Welcome Banner
Audience: Newsletter/email/document viewers, primarily MSU students and faculty/staff
On-Campus Early Voting Guide (Video)
Audience: Social Media, MSU Students
We're Hiring Announcement
Audience: MSUvote Social Media
GenCen
In my position as a Communications Intern for Michigan State University's Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen), I was often tasked with designing banners, flyers, and social media posts. Below are some of the designs I created:
Hiring Flyer
Audience: Social Media, Newsletter
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Monthly Observation Banners (Slideshow)
Audience: Newsletter, Website, Social Media
Michigan Library Association
In my position as a Social Media Intern for the Michigan Library Association, I was responsible for creating graphics for our Instagram, Facebook, and other social media sites. Below are some of the designs I created:
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To see all of my work with MLA, you can view their Instagram here: Link. I was responsible for posts between June 3 and September 24 (excluding MI Library is Now posts, which were coordinated by professional marketing consultants.)
Spotlight Series: Three Rivers Public Library (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media
What is Intellectual Freedom? (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media
Spotlight Series: Colon Township Library (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media
Congrats Michigan Libraries! (Slideshow)
Audience: Social Media
More Examples
I engaged in many design projects during my time at Michigan State University. Below are some selected designs that I created for classes, extracurriculars, and beyond:
P2W Study Night Flyer
Audience: P2W Club Members, Professional & Public Writing Majors
Values Self-Portrait
Audience: Writing in the Public Interest Professor, Classmates
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My P2W Journey
Audience: Portfolio Seminar Professor, Classmates
Gendered Brains in Neuroscience
Audience: Introduction to Professional Writing Professor, Classmates
Meet the Staff (Slideshow)
Audience: The Current Magazine Instagram
