My Work
Public Relations & Communications
Every organization needs a great communications strategy to share its mission with the world. My public relations services span every step of the creative process, including crafting web articles and press releases, creating a communications strategy across multiple channels, and facilitating outreach to local media. As a freelance journalist, my connections within local news outlets ensure my clients get maximum media exposure.
Notable clients include Detroit Public Schools Community School District, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center, and other nonprofits.
Excellence is a Family Affair for Western International High School Valedictorian
For Detroit Public Schools Community District
Alyamamh is the second person in her family to hold the title of valedictorian . . .
Community Foundation helps improve local homeless youth home
For the Community Foundation of St. Clair County
For more than 40 years, The Harbor and its parent organization . . .
Lessons from the Trail: How a Scenic Trail System Fosters Vibrant Communities and Economic Growth
For The Community Foundation
If you take a walk, run, or bike ride along the . . .
Recovery Stories: Danielle Kraft
For BWROC
One day in July 2016, Danielle Kraft sat in a shoddy motel room, high on crack. It wasn’t even her usual drug of choice . . .
News
I am a freelance news journalist for publications throughout Michigan and Colorado. With more than ten years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in journalism, I bring a breadth and depth of expertise to every news story I write. My work has appeared in Model D Media (City of Detroit), Metromode (Metro Detroit), The Keel (Port Huron, Mich.), and The Gazette (Colorado Springs), amongst others.
‘This is my home’: 98-year-old WWII, Korean and Vietnam veteran returns to Port Huron
Published in the Times Herald
Wrapped in a red coat, 98-year-old George McMartin stared out at Lake . . .
Reviving Detroit’s Regent Park neighborhood
Published in Model D Media
Detroit’s Regent Park is experiencing a revival led by east side nonprofit LifeBUILDERS . . .
‘A cruel drug’: With meth on the rise in St. Clair County, those in recovery share their stories
Published in the Times Herald
Methamphetamine took everything from Tabatha Taylor and Cody Rumble . . .
Downtown Mt. Clemens businesses hopeful for revitalization project, despite pain of construction
Published in Metro Mode
Downtown Mt. Clemens is nearing completion . . .
Serving Hope and Home-Cooked Meals: Soup kitchen opens new 7,200-square-foot building in Port Huron
Published in The Keel
People of all ages lined up outside the doors of Mid City Nutrition . . .
Web Development
A clean, professional website not only helps customers and potential clients find your business, it also builds brand credibility. Using WordPress’s sophisticated design features, I build simple yet beautiful websites that are SEO-optimized, functional, and creative. I tell your story to draw customers to your unique brand voice.
Already have a website that needs updated? Or does your website need ongoing maintenance? I also update already-existing websites.
Honeybee Photography & Art
Focusing on Tylar’s unique style, Honeybee Photography & Art’s website highlights the artist’s work and creative brand identity.
Harbin Equestrian
This website features a clean, professional design for Harbin Equestrian, a horse training program based in Southeast Michigan.
Digital Marketing
Effective marketing takes on many forms — social media, content marketing strategy, and various deliverables. I will help your organization craft your digital media strategy and deliverables for maximum impact.
Seed Money Campaign
This month-long social media campaign raised nearly $1,400 for Community Grown Gardens, a nonprofit community garden in Grosse Ile, Mich. I used strong visuals, SEO-generated hashtags, and social media networks to solicit donations for the campaign.
Hart Industries Digital Brochure
Using clean visuals and design, this brochure offers a brief but comprehensive overview of Hart Industries, Inc. The brochure offers a quick marketing material to highlight the company’s products and value to potential clients.