Hi, I’m Josephine.
I love to use my skills in communications, marketing & design to contribute to the cultivation of a better informed, more compassionate world.
I can take your organization’s marketing efforts to the next level.
If you are looking for a skilled and experienced marketing generalist with the agility to step in wherever support is needed, you can count on me to make it happen.
Quality Qualifications
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I earned Bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Fine Arts from the University of Southern California in 2005, establishing a strong foundation in analysis, experimentation, innovation, and creative visual problem solving that is essential to any marketing profession.
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I have over 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, specializing in marketing and communications, education and outreach. You can rely on me when it comes to:
Brand Management
Content Strategy
Web Design
Social Media Management
Graphic Design
Copywriting
Video Production
Digital Asset Management
Event Planning
Fundraising
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I am proficient in:
Both Mac and PC operating systems
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, and Canva
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management (Notion, Asana)
Digital Asset Management (Canto, Box, and Dash)
Web Development (Squarespace, Wordpress, Shopify, and Drupal)
Channel Automation (Hootsuite, Postscript, and Manychat)
Email Marketing (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Pardot, and Klaviyo)
Social Media Management (Meta Business Suite, TikTok, LinkedIn)
Google Analytics and Productivity Apps
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I have experience in:
management of specialists, vendors, volunteers, and interns
interdepartmental communications and reporting
training and creative direction for asset collection and brand consistency
educational program development
What People Are Saying
“She came in, got up to speed, and delivered. Everyone she worked with had wonderful things to say about her quality of work, strong skillsets, and ability to elevate the HSSV brand and voice. Although it’s rare that someone reaches an outstanding level in less than a year, Josephine has done it, which is highly visible at HSSV.”
- Gladys Liu, Marketing Manager, Humane Society Silicon Valley
“I worked with Josephine as a design contractor for Humane Society Silicon Valley. Josephine is an exceptionally talented graphic designer; I appreciate how her focus on details can elevate the design of any material and make it even more effective. I recommend her to anyone seeking a designer to bring the visuals in their organization to the next level!”
- Amy Jahnke, President/Art Director, Seam Studios, Inc.
“Despite a heavy workload, Josephine completed assignments in a thorough and accurate manner and has very good time management skills. She had a great deal of responsibility and produced a high level of work. Josephine has good problem solving skills and is able to make clear, sound decisions on her own with little help from her Director.”
- Nancy Willis, Interim President, Humane Society Silicon Valley (Fmr. Director of Development & Community Outreach, Maui Humane Society)
“Josephine was a wonderful asset to Maui Humane Society when it came to fundraising through social media. Her creativity and ability to effectively communicate a need compelled many people to give to our cause.”
- Jerleen Bryant, CEO, Nevada Humane Society (Fmr. CEO, Maui Humane Society)
“Josephine shows great ability for critical and objective thinking. She is very solution-oriented, looks for creative alternatives, and always has constructive feedback and ideas. She is very capable when dealing with unusual situations and thinking on the fly in order to remedy a problem. Josephine typically can handle anything that is thrown her way and I have been impressed by her flexibility and ability to adapt to any situation.”
- Lindsey Nicolas, Fmr. Director of Development & Community Outreach, Maui Humane Society