Brooke Pland
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Content writer, journalist, and former campus minister with experience in digital publishing and nonprofit communications. Skilled in crafting mission-driven content — including donor communications, newsletters, and creative campaigns — that builds organizational visibility, invites community investment, and prioritizes impactful storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans and managed classrooms across grades 5–12 in diverse subject areas.
- Completed a four-month long-term aid/substitute assignment in a 5th grade classroom.
Contributing Journalist
Blurred Bylines
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Pitched and wrote long-form features, news stories, and profiles for an independent digital publication.
- Produced clean copy complete with SEO optimization on deadline and collaborated with editor to refine structure, clarity, and voice.
Campus Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Planned and led campus events and conferences; delivered keynote talks to audiences of up to 150.
- Managed branding and content strategy across social media and email platforms, including content collection from key student members.
- Wrote and edited monthly newsletters, prioritizing mission-driven storytelling and partner engagement.
- Developed promotional materials, both printed and digital, to increase organizational visibility and outreach.
- Raised $30K annually through strategic donor communications and fundraising campaigns.
- Directed two international summer programs in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, leading cross-cultural teams and teaching conversational English to Bosnian university students.
Ghostwriter & Research Assistant
Be My Travel Muse
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Researched, wrote, and edited written travel content for a high-traffic solo female travel blog with a multi-million annual readership.
- Pitched and produced original articles.
- Managed web content formatting and CMS publishing in WordPress.
Education
B.A. - Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara01.2021
Skills
- CMS Publishing (WordPress)
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Copy & Content Writing (AP Style)
- Digital Content Creation (Canva)
- Editorial Planning
- Email Marketing & Newsletters (MailChimp)
- Interviewing, Research, & Reporting
- Social Media Management
- SEO Optimization
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
04.2025 - Current
Contributing Journalist
Blurred Bylines
12.2024 - 08.2025
Campus Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
07.2021 - 07.2024
Ghostwriter & Research Assistant
Be My Travel Muse
06.2019 - 10.2020
B.A. - Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara