MANDI LINDNER Email: mandilindner@gmail.com | Website: www.mandilindner.com Objective: Creative digital storyteller who will develop effective strategy to help you reach offline and online constituents to grow your brand and develop next generation of young leaders. Work Experience:
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Aug. 2010 to Present
Meta House, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Communications Coordinator (Communications Manager) Utilize storytelling in communication pieces published to over 10,000 subscribers Engage followers through social media strategy doubling online campaign support Manage outreach and advocacy efforts including over 200 annual speaking engagements
Aug. 2008 to May 2010
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Graduate Student & Teaching Assistant Taught introductory public speaking and expository writing course to undergraduates Developed interactive features and videos for internal and external clients
Feb. 2007 to August 2008
United Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Community Relations Coordinator Managed recruitment, placement and recognition for over 700 volunteers annually Developed integrated marketing campaign to grow volunteer program and support Cultivated donor relationships resulting in increased financial and educational support
May 2005 to August 2006
LCMS World Mission, Sopron, HUNGARY Missionary/ESL Teacher Developed social media strategy and publishing schedule for mission field Raised annual salary through direct mail, public speaking, and social media
May 2003 to May 2004
Thermo King Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesora, USA Marketing Services Intern Managed competitive intelligence database and dealer communications Built digital press kit and product portfolio to streamline media relations
Education:___________________________________________________________________________________ May 2010
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication Masters of Art in Communication, Journalism Certificate in Digital Storytelling, International Digital Journalism Cagli Program
May 2004
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Bachelors of Science in Business, Marketing
Multimedia Skills: Platforms: Programs: Languages:
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MANDI LINDNER Email: mandilindner@gmail.com | Website: www.mandilindner.com Teaching | Lectures | Speeches:__________________________________________________________________ June 2011
Urban Strategies, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Panelist – Nonprofit Uses of Social Media
Oct. 2010
Milwaukee JobCamp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Presenter – Get Social. Get Hired. Using Social Media to Land Interview and Get a Job
Featured Projects: _________________________________________________________________________ All featured projects can be found at www.mandilindner.com Interactive
Marquette University Produced interactive web feature for Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette
Video
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Produced web videos featuring past, present, and future of tribal history and culture
Transmedia
Meta House Developed and executed social media campaign to coincide with gala event
Boards | Associations: _________________________________________________________________________ 2007-2008
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network – Greater Milwaukee Chapter Board of Directors – Helped lead branding and incorporation of 501(c)3 Marketing & Communications Committee – Member
2007
Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee Marketing Committee – Member
Honors | Service:
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Service Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee, Crohn’s & Colitis Team Challenge WI, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod World Mission, Project Immersion, United Community Center, Women for MACC, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Honors 2010 2010
Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society Named “One of 15 PR Grads to Hire in 2010” by Sarah Evans, Sevens Strategy