MARY ELLEN SIEGLER
BRANSON,MO
Summary
A hardworking and self-motivated communications director across both internal and external communications. Administrator, content writer, website manager, and researcher accomplished in developing organizational branding and messaging. Effective in both oral and written communication, meeting regular publishing schedules with consistently high-quality work. Efficient in coordinating research and resources underpinning successful operations. Devoted to helping the organization achieve short- and long-term goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications and Research
Massachusetts Family Institute
Wakefield, MA
04.2019 - Current
- Manage organization's brand and reputation, maintain all social media accounts, create graphics for messaging, track media appearances, inform message development and announcement strategy, develop and write content for e-alerts, website, special projects and assignments
- Administrate website
- Manage contract deliverables with marketing firm
- Keep team updated on relevant news clips and engage in research on wide range of public policy issues, monitor and evaluate policy and legislation, and write summaries on policy and issues relevant to organization's advocacy work
- Conduct extensive research on sex education curriculum being used in public schools
- Testify at legislative hearings and before local governmental boards
- Travel and speak at various venues representing organization, to accomplish education and promotion
- Collaborate with other team members, work together to accomplish organization goals.
Educator and Administrator
Beth Hochmah Homeschool
Branson, MO
08.2007 - Current
- Create educational plans, evaluate and select curriculum, plan school calendar, create and execute daily schedules and routines to help meet educational goals, deliver lessons plans
- Monitor student progress and development, administer tests and various forms of assessments, grade student work and maintain accurate attendance and academic records, write detailed academic reports for school district including home instruction plans and yearly progress reports
- Provide guidance regarding academic and career paths, create high school transcripts, write course descriptions and student resumes, and manage college application requirements
- Create(d) well rounded educational and social experience for children
- Organized special academic and social events, such as, field trips, science fair, mock trial, language classes, art show, spring formal, gym classes, speech and debate club, and more
Church Ministries Coordinator
Chosen People Ministries
Amesbury, MA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Scheduled speaking engagements for organization officers and missionaries, maintained calendar, and managed details of scheduled events
- Interacted with church staff and ministers all over the country, shared organization's mission and facilitated shared ministry opportunities
- Managed files related to scheduled events, continuously updated and organized records
Customer Service Representative and Writer
Christianbook
Peabody, MA
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Worked as Customer Service Representative for Christian Book
- Assisted customers over phone, took orders, answered customer questions, researched product information, and handed various customer services issues
- Served as homeschool educational consultant, aided parents in choosing curriculum to teach all subjects and grade levels
- Wrote content for Homeschool Compass, web resource for parent educators
Board Member
North Shore Christian Homeschoolers
Beverly, MA
08.2009 - 06.2018
- Served North Shore Christian Homeschoolers, a homeschooling support group for families on the North Shore, for many years in various capacities as both a member and as president of the board, meeting facilitator, website administrator, content writer, calendar and event coordinator, membership coordinator, and as leader and teacher in educational enrichment cooperative
Director and Tutor
Classical Conversations
North Reading, MA
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Served as director and tutor for homeschooling educational community, recruited students and families for local community, conducted informational meetings and interviews for prospective families, planned yearly calendar, facilitated weekly classes, tutored six subject areas, researched and planned class presentations, managed communication with parents and area managers, and planned special educational events
Indepedent Sales Consultant and Manager
Lia Sophia
Beverly, NY
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Managed all aspects of building and maintaining business
- Scheduled product shows
- Demonstrated product knowledge
- Ordered and delivered product
- Provided customer service
- Discovered new ways to market and increase sales and generated new leads
- Recruited, trained, and directed new sales consultants
Claims Representative
Acadia Insurance
Marlborough, MA
06.1996 - 10.1999
- Investigated claims and obtained relevant facts to determine coverage, loss, and liability
- Interacted effectively with insureds, insurance agents, police, appraisers, and other public
personnel involved in claim process - Documented claim file activities in accurate and timely manner
- Worked in compliance with state regulations and applicable jurisdictions
- Resolved all claim issues promptly
General Manager
Buffets, Inc.
South Portland, ME
06.1993 - 06.1996
- Worked as trainer, manager, assistant general manager, and general manager overseeing all aspects of restaurant operation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Missions And Biblical Studies
Central Bible College / Evangel University
Springfield, MO05.1993
Skills
- Communication Planning
- Action Communications
- Stakeholder Communications
- Organizational Branding
- Brand Messaging
- External Marketing
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Social Media Platforms
- Social Media Strategy
- Digital Graphics
- Blog Posts
- Media Spokesperson
- Press Releases
- Public Presentations
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Internal and External Communications
- Direct Mail
- Website Management
- Website Copy
- Website Design
- Cross-Departmental Alignment
- Team Recruiting and Hiring
- Salesforce CRM Software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Office
- Written Documentation
- Operational Efficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Administration
- Leadership
Timeline
Director of Communications and Research
Massachusetts Family Institute
04.2019 - Current
Church Ministries Coordinator
Chosen People Ministries
11.2018 - 07.2019
Customer Service Representative and Writer
Christianbook
05.2018 - 11.2018
Director and Tutor
Classical Conversations
07.2013 - 01.2016
Board Member
North Shore Christian Homeschoolers
08.2009 - 06.2018
Educator and Administrator
Beth Hochmah Homeschool
08.2007 - Current
Indepedent Sales Consultant and Manager
Lia Sophia
01.2005 - 12.2008
Claims Representative
Acadia Insurance
06.1996 - 10.1999
General Manager
Buffets, Inc.
06.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Missions And Biblical Studies
Central Bible College / Evangel University
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