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TECH SKILLS
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Alissa Norton

Littleton ,CO

Summary

Education-minded problem solver and collaborator bringing thought leadership, levity, and compassion to mission-driven organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Mental Health Content Strategy

Teladoc Health (acquired Livongo, MyStrength)
07.2018 - 09.2023
  • Brought member-facing educational mental health and wellness products to market
  • Collaborated with product, design, marketing, clinical, UX research, data analytics and engineering teams to enhance user engagement
  • Supervised 5-member team of content strategists and multimedia producers and supported professional development
  • Led clinical strategy, curriculum design, writing, art direction, media production, CMS maintenance, and process tracking
  • Developed and evangelized content standards
  • Reviewed client-facing assets for accuracy and quality
  • Designed intensive content development process including clinical, cultural inclusivity, voice and tone, plain language, international, and regulatory reviews
  • Contributed to design and rebrand efforts across multiple lines of business
  • Demonstrated professional judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy
  • Participated in accessibility, diversity, and inclusion efforts company-wide

Manager, Mental Health Content Strategy

Teladoc Health

Senior Content Strategist

Livongo For Behavioral Health/MyStrength

Executive Producer/Owner

Blueprint Productions
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Built multimedia consultancy from the ground up
  • Developed marketing and content strategy plans for diverse clients
  • Directed communications, acquisition, and budget
  • Oversaw curriculum development, video and audio production, course creation, and crew logistics

Educational Content Producer

Schroeder Publishing
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Created and launched new line of business, delivering one long-form video course every 3 months
  • Oversaw internal and external messaging for new product
  • Collaborated with marketing and executive team to develop communication strategy
  • Partnered with sponsoring brands to drive engagement and growth
  • Hired, trained, and supervised freelance production team
  • Developed video trailers for new product launches

Director of Content & Education

Craftsy (acquired By NBC Universal)
10.2011 - 10.2014
  • Designed pre-production, curriculum development and video course creation process as 21st member of fast-growing startup
  • Thrived in rapidly changing environment
  • Hired, trained, and supervised 18-member producer team and oversaw live production for 400 long-form courses annually
  • Earned two promotions in three years
  • Partnered with sponsors and SMEs to build consistent industry reputation and branding
  • Collaborated with other directors to provide seamless communication, marketing, web development, and operations

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.1994

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.1991

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Project and Process Management
  • Branding & Creative Direction
  • Multimedia Content Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Inclusive, Psychologically Safe Leadership

TECH SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite 

LMS/CMS

Sharepoint

AirTable

Trello

JIRA

Canva

Figma

Miro

Slack

Mailchimp

Adobe Suite

Openreel


Volunteer Work

Youth Writing Coach

 Posse Foundation, Chicago, IL 


Food Pantry Assistant 

Jeffco Action Center, Lakewood, CO 


Foster Home Provider 

Foothills Animal Shelter, Golden, CO 


Parent Volunteer

Dakota Ridge High School, Bear Creek Youth Sports 

Additional Experience


Founder

Art & Soul Women's Creativity Retreat, Savor Hawaii Culinary Retreat

Marketing & Events Assistant

Transitions Senior Care, The Art of Cheese

Grant Writer

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains

Creative & Critical Thinking Instructor

Westwood College

Sales Director, Advertising Manager

F&W Media, CK Media, Creative Crafts Group

Elderhostel & Conference Coordinator

Colorado State University/Pingree Park

Composition and Creative Writing Instructor

Colorado State University Department of English

Timeline

Senior Manager, Mental Health Content Strategy

Teladoc Health (acquired Livongo, MyStrength)
07.2018 - 09.2023

Executive Producer/Owner

Blueprint Productions
08.2016 - 12.2020

Educational Content Producer

Schroeder Publishing
12.2014 - 07.2016

Director of Content & Education

Craftsy (acquired By NBC Universal)
10.2011 - 10.2014

Manager, Mental Health Content Strategy

Teladoc Health

Senior Content Strategist

Livongo For Behavioral Health/MyStrength

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

Colorado State University
Alissa Norton