Jennifer Farris
Safford
Summary
Retired veterinary technician with 25 years of leadership experience. Excellent communication and client relationship management. Expertise in freelance collaboration with established publications, demonstrating adaptability in content creation, and social media management. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Comfortable working independently. Interested in learning new skills in a company with upward growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager - Volunteer
Rural Animal Care Collective
Safford
11.2025 - Current
- Created and implemented a comprehensive grants program that secured $40,000 in grant funding
- Wrote and edited successful grant proposals that increased funding by 60%
- Researched and tracked down appropriate grant applications
- Created budgets and expenses related to grant submissions
- Managed end-to-end grant cycles
- Developed grant proposals to secure funding for animal welfare initiatives.
- Managed grant application timelines and ensured submission deadlines were met.
- Conducted research on potential funders and their priorities for rural animal care.
Communications Manager
Gila Watershed Partnership
Safford
06.2024 - Current
- Managed greenhouse operations and staff, including interns and hiring decisions for watershed projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's mission, services, and events.
- Created detailed quotes and estimates based on growth schedules.
- Developed engaging copywriting focused on pollinators and native plant cultivation.
- Spearheaded social media campaigns to generate funds for various initiatives.
- Researched and authored grants to support nursery development and staffing needs.
- Organized direct marketing campaigns to recruit volunteers effectively.
- Coordinated volunteer events to enhance community involvement and project success.
- Produced educational materials, including flyers and social media posts, promoting monarch butterflies and milkweed.
- Led communications department, delivering consistent employee job training to improve skills.
Self-Employed-Writer
Jennifer Farris Author
Safford
- Current
- Pitched stories to various publications
- Secured multiple clients in the motorcycle industry
- Experience with travel writing
- Capable of conducting research, interviews, proofreading, editing, and copywriting
- Created copywriting pieces for a newly established travel company
- Created social media campaigns for local non-profit, as well as creating copywriting and informative pieces
Journalist and Content Creator
Chopcult: Custom Motorcycle Forum
Los Angeles
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Content Writer and Creator
- Pitched stories to the Content Manager
- Created content for use across all forms of media, including print, digital, and photographic
- Performed research, interviews, proofreading, editing, and creation in a timely manner
- Worked under a deadline successfully
- Wrote and photographed features for websites
- Copywriting pieces based on the motorcycle industry
Veterinary Technician
Various Veterinary Clinics
09.1995 - 06.2020
- Advocated for pets by educating clients on quality care and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate animal records, including medical histories and vaccination certificates.
- Communicated health status updates and progress reports to clients post-procedure.
- Supervised daily clinic operations while coordinating team tasks for efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on protocols and best practices in animal care.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Supervised vet techs and scheduled appointments.
- Provided community outreach on animal behavior through information materials and participation in special events.
Education
B.A. - English and Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2025
A.A. - Digital Photography
International Academy of Design And Technology
Tampa, FL12-2008
Skills
- Learning Zendesk
- Strong verbal communication
- Communication skills
- Persuasive writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research skills
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Community outreach
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- MLA writing style
- APA writing style
- SEO
- Proofreading
- Grant writing
- Grant research
- Grant proposals
- Client communication
Timeline
Grants Manager - Volunteer
Rural Animal Care Collective
11.2025 - Current
Communications Manager
Gila Watershed Partnership
06.2024 - Current
Journalist and Content Creator
Chopcult: Custom Motorcycle Forum
12.2016 - 08.2022
Veterinary Technician
Various Veterinary Clinics
09.1995 - 06.2020
Self-Employed-Writer
Jennifer Farris Author
- Current
B.A. - English and Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
A.A. - Digital Photography
International Academy of Design And Technology