AMY E. SHILLANDER
Lake Oswego
Summary
Dynamic marketing professional with a proven track record at Lifes Kitchen, enhancing donor engagement and securing over $400k in grants. Expert in Adobe Applications and adept at leading cross-functional teams, demonstrated a 30% increase in online giving through innovative digital fundraising strategies. Specializes in creating impactful content and managing comprehensive digital campaigns.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Grants Manager
Lifes Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: lifeskitchen.org
- Create engaging content across company media (website, newsletters, social media, print collateral, and press releases)
- Responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support organization goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria
- Event planning and production management of annual fundraising events, including the solicitation and securing of auction items, registrations, and sponsorships
- Key Accomplishments: Doubled donor giving through digital efforts and secured more than 400k in grants, exceeding annual fundraising goals
- Lifeskitchen.org
Web Marketing Administrator
Jesus Film Project
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: jesusfilm.org
- Developed and implemented digital fundraising programs including e-newsletters, e-mail acquisition, online content, and digital fundraising via website, e-mail, and social media
- Increased online giving 30% through digital efforts, exceeding annual fundraising goals
- Managed engagement and cultivation of leads acquired through online fundraising and created ways to foster higher giving levels
- Analyzed data and made changes to improve response rates and increase online donor retention
- Jesusfilm.org
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Murow Development Consultants
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: murowdc.com
- Murowdc.com
Lead Marketing Communications Coordinator
Sovereign Health Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: sovhealth.com
- Worked with the marketing, public relations and facility program director(s) to develop, and implement communications and key messaging strategies
- Coordinated and facilitated events, tours, continuing education and family weekends
- Attended local community meetings to develop and maintain relationships with industry influencers
- Created print, digital and web-based communications content and coordinated communication efforts across multiple channels
- Sovhealth.com
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Capo Beach Church
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: capobeachchurch.com
- Provided ministry support for Care Department Pastors; position required sensitivity to confidential matters, strong computer skills, graphic design and content writing, interpersonal communication skills and ministry coordination
- Assisted with ministry events and programs — including fundraising, planning and coordination, volunteer recruiting and supervision, marketing collateral and advertising
- Capobeachchurch.com
Marketing Event Manager
World Grocer
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: worldgrocer.com
- Assisted CEO with strategic business development and product marketing to attract potential buyers and worked with sales reps to identify new sources of revenue to generate leads
- Created company’s sales materials, presentations, proposals and price guides, and managed social media platforms, website, email and marketing campaigns
- Responsible for the overall operations of each trade show, including: the strategy and planning, booth, graphics, collateral, show logistics, advertising and promotional activities
- Worldgrocer.com
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Consolidated Contracting Services, Inc.
11.2008 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: consolidatedcontracting.com
- Responsible for inbound marketing efforts and answering requests for proposals and information in both the government and private sectors
- Performed bid opportunity research and analysis, bid strategy planning, and proposal outlining
- Developed proposal timelines and managed team to meet milestones and deadlines
- Created content for proposals, website and newsletters, marketing collaterals and presentations
- Consolidatedcontracting.com
Education
Communications
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
AMA PCM - Digital Marketing Certification
Microsoft Specialization Certification -
HIGH TECH SOLUTIONS
Skills
- Expertise in Adobe Applications
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Tools
- CMS-Based Web Design
- WordPress Design Expertise
- Proficient in WIX
- Asana Project Coordination
- Trello Task Organization
- SEO/PPC
- GMB Profile Optimization
- Google Ads Management
- Email Marketing Strategies
- Proficient in Constant Contact
- CRM Implementation
- User Access Management
- Salesforce Administration
- Advanced Reporting Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications & Grants Manager
Lifes Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
Web Marketing Administrator
Jesus Film Project
02.2019 - 10.2021
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Murow Development Consultants
05.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Marketing Communications Coordinator
Sovereign Health Group
04.2016 - 05.2017
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Capo Beach Church
11.2013 - 03.2016
Marketing Event Manager
World Grocer
07.2011 - 10.2013
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
Consolidated Contracting Services, Inc.
11.2008 - 06.2011
Communications
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
AMA PCM - Digital Marketing Certification
Microsoft Specialization Certification -
HIGH TECH SOLUTIONS