{"id":53,"date":"2025-03-04T17:51:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T17:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:18:48","slug":"career","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/?page_id=53","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e1 m1h-0 m1h-1\"><p>I'm a communications leader with a passion for mission-driven work. My portfolio reflects work across branding, media strategy, campaign execution, and team management&mdash;especially in education, nonprofit, and community impact spaces.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e2 m1h-3 m1h-4\"\/><div class=\"x-row e53-e3 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-8\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e4 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e53-e5 m1h-f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>northland college | ashland, wisconsin<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e53-e6 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-9\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e7 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-acc e53-e8 m1h-g\" id=\"x-acc-e53-e8\"><div class=\"e53-e9 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e9\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e9\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e9\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS |<\/strong> <strong>DEC 2024 \u2013 PRESENT<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e9\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e9\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e10 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p>Pre-closure announcement, I was tasked with leading overall communications strategy for Northland College, including branding, media outreach, social media management, and crisis communications. I increased overall media coverage and developed integrated campaigns that amplified the college&rsquo;s messaging during pivotal times in the recent history. Additionally, I cultivated relationships with local and regional media outlets, showcasing student achievements and sharing out the Northland Story and the impact it had in the Chequamegon Bay community.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e11 m1h-3 m1h-5\"\/><span class=\"x-image e53-e12 m1h-h m1h-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wide-Ponz.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"154\" alt=\"Northland College&#039;s Ponzio Campus Center. Image by Tess.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e53-e13 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e13\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e13\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e13\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | FEB 2024 \u2013 DEC 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e13\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e13\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e14 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p>I successfully developed and distributed 30+ press releases, boosting overall media reach. I managed the institutional social media content calendar that averaged 30+ posts per month, coordinating cross-departmental meetings to ensure cohesive brand messaging across platforms. By collaborating with third-party vendor Viden Marketing, I was able to support in optimizing paid ad campaigns, adapting content swiftly to increase reach and engagement based on data-driven insights.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-337 e53-e15\"><div class=\"x-section e337-e2 m9d-0\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e337-e3 m9d-1\"><div class=\"x-cell e337-e4 m9d-2\"><span class=\"x-image e337-e5 m9d-3 m9d-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MeandPaper.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess holding a newspaper.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e337-e6 m9d-2\"><span class=\"x-image e337-e7 m9d-3 m9d-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cube-400x400-1.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Quad image mailer.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e337-e8 m9d-2\"><span class=\"x-image e337-e9 m9d-3 m9d-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alaina-general.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Sample appeal letter.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e53-e16 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e16\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e16\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e16\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT MANAGER | JUL 2023 \u2013 FEB 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e16\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e16\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e16\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e17 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p>I led the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies that supported key institutional initiatives. I streamlined project workflows by implementing Monday.com as the project management tool for the marketing department, reducing departmental project turnaround time by over 25%. I also played a key role in internal communications, fostering stronger collaboration across departments and driving engagement through targeted email campaigns and donor engagement strategies.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-331 e53-e18\"><div class=\"x-section e331-e2 m97-0\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e331-e3 m97-1\"><div class=\"x-cell e331-e4 m97-2\"><span class=\"x-image e331-e5 m97-3 m97-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wheeler-400x400-1.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Wheeler Hall\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e331-e6 m97-2\"><span class=\"x-image e331-e7 m97-3 m97-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StratCover-400x400-1.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Image with sping and fall.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e331-e8 m97-2\"><span class=\"x-image e331-e9 m97-3 m97-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Graduation-400x400-1.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Jackie and Tess Moore\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e53-e19 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e19\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e19\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e19\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>MULTI-CHANNEL CONTENT CREATOR | AUG 2022 \u2013 JUL 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e19\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e19\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e19\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e20 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p>I was responsible for developing and executing visual and written content across a variety of platforms, including social media, print, and web. I increased social media engagement through the creation of visually compelling posts and strategic storytelling that aligned with the college&rsquo;s brand. Additionally, I created all fliers and completed campus marketing requests for print materials and digital content creation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-325 e53-e21\"><div class=\"x-section e325-e2 m91-0\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e325-e3 m91-1\"><div class=\"x-cell e325-e4 m91-2\"><span class=\"x-image e325-e5 m91-3 m91-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sample.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"2022 EOY Appeal.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e325-e6 m91-2\"><span class=\"x-image e325-e7 m91-3 m91-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/meNChasheart400x400.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess NC Has Heart\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e325-e8 m91-2\"><span class=\"x-image e325-e9 m91-3 m91-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/JessnTess.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Jessica and Tess\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e53-e22 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e53-e23 m1h-f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>Blueprint Schools Network | East St. Louis, ILlinois<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e53-e24 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e25 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-acc e53-e26 m1h-g\" id=\"x-acc-e53-e26\"><div class=\"e53-e27 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e27\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e27\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e27\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>LEAD MATH FELLOW | JUL 2020 \u2013 JUL 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e27\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e27\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e27\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e28 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"705\">During my two years at <a href=\"https:\/\/blueprintschools.org\/\">Blueprint Schools Network<\/a>, I had the privilege of working closely with third and fourth-grade students, helping them build confidence and skills in math through daily small-group tutoring. As a fellow, I saw firsthand how personalized instruction could spark a love of learning, and as a lead fellow, I had the opportunity to mentor new fellows and collaborate with teachers to ensure our support made a real impact. Many of my students showed measurable growth in their math proficiency, gaining the skills they needed to get them to their grade-level expectations. Beyond academics, I watched them develop resilience, problem-solving abilities, and a belief in their own potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1262\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Professionally, this experience strengthened my ability to deliver data-driven instruction, manage multiple student learning plans, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse needs. As a lead fellow, I honed my leadership skills by coaching new fellows, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. My time at Blueprint deepened my passion for educational equity and equipped me with the skills to communicate effectively, analyze student progress, and drive meaningful outcomes\u2014both in the classroom and beyond.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-307 e53-e29\"><div class=\"x-section e307-e2 m8j-0\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e307-e3 m8j-1\"><div class=\"x-cell e307-e4 m8j-2\"><span class=\"x-image e307-e5 m8j-3 m8j-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessStudent400x400.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess and student.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e307-e6 m8j-2\"><span class=\"x-image e307-e7 m8j-3 m8j-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessTeaching.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess in classroom.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e307-e8 m8j-2\"><span class=\"x-image e307-e9 m8j-3 m8j-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ZooGroup400x400.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess and class.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e53-e30 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e53-e31 m1h-f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>vipkid | REMOTE<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e53-e32 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e33 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-acc e53-e34 m1h-g\" id=\"x-acc-e53-e34\"><div class=\"e53-e35 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e35\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e35\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e35\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR | AUG 2020 \u2013 AUG 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e35\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e35\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e35\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e36 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vipkid.com\/our-teachers\/\">VIPKid<\/a> is a global online education platform that connects English teachers with students in China, offering an immersive learning experience. I taught English to students ranging from ages 2 to 16, tailoring lessons to meet the unique needs of each age group. As a fully certified instructor across all levels, I provided engaging, one-on-one instruction that helped students build their language skills and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Teaching in this fast-paced, remote environment required exceptional time management, adaptability, and self-discipline as I managed my own schedule, prepared lesson plans, and maintained student engagement across different learning styles. This experience strengthened my ability to work independently, communicate cross-culturally, and leverage digital tools to create dynamic and effective virtual learning spaces.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-316 e53-e37\"><div class=\"x-section e316-e2 m8s-0 m8s-1\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e316-e3 m8s-3\"><div class=\"x-cell e316-e4 m8s-4\"><span class=\"x-image e316-e5 m8s-5 m8s-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessVip-400x400-1.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess teaching online.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e316-e6 m8s-4\"><span class=\"x-image e316-e7 m8s-5 m8s-7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessExcitedVIP.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Tess Excited to teach\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e316-e8 m8s-4\"><span class=\"x-image e316-e9 m8s-5 m8s-7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessVIPGlasses400x400.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Me teaching with a filter on.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e316-e10 m8s-0 m8s-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e316-e11 m8s-8 m8s-9\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e316-e12 m8s-a\"><span class=\"x-image e316-e13 m8s-5 m8s-7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MeandStudentVIP-1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"157\" alt=\"Tess and student YOYO.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e53-e38 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e53-e39 m1h-f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>AMERICORPS VOLUTEER IN SERVICE TO AMERICA (VISTA) | MONTANA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e53-e40 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e41 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-acc e53-e42 m1h-g\" id=\"x-acc-e53-e42\"><div class=\"e53-e43 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e43\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e43\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e43\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>VISTA LEADER, RURAL DYNAMICS INC. | JAN 2016 \u2013 MAR 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e43\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e43\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e43\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e44 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"873\">I was promoted to the role of <a href=\"https:\/\/americorps.gov\/members-volunteers\/vista\/leaders\">VISTA Leader<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rdifinancial.org\/\">Rural Dynamics Inc.<\/a>, and moved to Great Falls, Montana, to take on the new leadership opportunity. In this position, I served as a mentor and liaison for VISTA members across the state, providing support and guidance to help them navigate their service years. I organized and led monthly webinar trainings, offering a platform for members to gain new knowledge and share experiences. I managed our social media presence and worked with the local marketing firm to coordinate paid ad campaigns for recruitment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"873\">I conducted host site visits, helping new sites apply for VISTA members and ensuring they had the support needed to thrive. Working in eGrants, I wrote postings, created Volunteer Assignment Descriptions (VADs), and actively recruited new members to join the program. Over the course of my service year, I successfully recruited and on-boarded nine new VISTA members, expanding the program's reach and deepening its impact across Montana.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1388\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">What was truly enlightening during this experience was seeing the VISTA members working across the state and the incredible difference they were making in their communities. The dedication and passion I saw in each of them re-instilled my passion for nonprofit work and community development. It reaffirmed how fulfilling it is to be part of something that brings positive change and strengthens communities. AmeriCorps reminded me of the power of service, and I carry that motivation forward in all my work today.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e45 m1h-3 m1h-5\"\/><span class=\"x-image e53-e46 m1h-h m1h-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1651195969136.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"212\" alt=\"Tess AmeriCorps Staged\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e53-e47 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e47\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e47\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e47\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>\u00a0VISTA, ANACONDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | JAN 2016 \u2013 MAR 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e47\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e47\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e47\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e48 m1h-0 m1h-2\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"663\">During my <a href=\"https:\/\/americorps.gov\/serve\/americorps\/americorps-vista\/choose-vista?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=VISTA_2024-2025-SEM&amp;gad_source=1\">AmeriCorps VISTA<\/a> service with the <a href=\"https:\/\/anacondacommunityfoundation.org\/\">Anaconda Community Foundation<\/a> (ACF), I worked to strengthen the nonprofit sector in Anaconda by fostering collaboration, increasing resource-sharing, and expanding training opportunities. I spearheaded the creation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/anacondacommunityfoundation.org\/anaconda-nonprofit-association\/\">Anaconda Nonprofit Association<\/a> (ANA), developing its website, launching an online volunteer database, and designing a training program covering essential skills like grant writing, volunteer management, and networking. By bringing together local organizations, I helped build a sustainable network that enhanced the collective capacity of Anaconda&rsquo;s nonprofits to serve the community more effectively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1349\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Beyond nonprofit capacity-building, I also played a key role in organizing major fundraising initiatives, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givingtuesday.org\/\">GivingTuesday<\/a> and the Montana Gives Giving Day, which exceeded gift targets and engaged the community in philanthropic efforts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1349\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I also served as the <a href=\"https:\/\/anacondacommunitymarket.com\/\">Anaconda Community Market<\/a> Master, building the market from the ground up. I recruited vendors, coordinated weekly entertainment, and secured a grant to enable EBT\/SNAP acceptance, ensuring greater accessibility for community members. The market still happens every summer in Anaconda, Montana.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1349\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Overall, my service here was deeply rewarding, allowing me to develop meaningful connections, drive lasting impact, and support the essential work of Anaconda&rsquo;s nonprofits in their mission to alleviate poverty and strengthen the community.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e49 m1h-3 m1h-5\"\/><span class=\"x-image e53-e50 m1h-h m1h-j\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TessAmeriCorps800.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"237\" alt=\"Tess and fellow VISTA members after first year of service.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e53-e51 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e53-e52 m1h-f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>The bRICK ministries&nbsp; | ashland, wisconsin<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e53-e53 m1h-6 m1h-7 m1h-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e53-e54 m1h-e\"><div class=\"x-acc e53-e55 m1h-g\" id=\"x-acc-e53-e55\"><div class=\"e53-e56 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e53-e56\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e53-e56\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><strong>INTERN | AUG 2015 \u2013 DEC 2015<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e53-e56\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e53-e56\" data-x-toggleable=\"e53-e56\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e53-e57 m1h-0 m1h-2\">Supported communications and outreach for <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrickcares.org\">The BRICK Ministries<\/a>, a faith-based nonprofit addressing food and housing insecurity in the Chequamegon Bay area. I assisted with social media updates, donor communications, and event promotion. This experience sparked my love for nonprofit work and directly inspired my decision to serve with AmeriCorps after graduation.<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e58 m1h-3 m1h-5\"\/><span class=\"x-image e53-e59 m1h-h m1h-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesskm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Brick-Ashland-Wisconsin-1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"152\" alt=\"The BRICK Ministries in Ashland, Wisconsin.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e53-e60 m1h-3 m1h-5\"\/><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-245 e53-e61\"><div class=\"x-section e245-e2 m6t-0\"><div class=\"x-row e245-e3 m6t-1 m6t-2\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e245-e4 m6t-3\"><hr class=\"x-line e245-e5 m6t-4\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e245-e6 m6t-5\"><p>\u2728 Ready to connect? 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