RACHEL CAHN e: [email protected] p: 216.409.4435 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: dolly dagger New York, NY February 2011 – Present Freelance Graphic Design and Project Management Congregation Rodeph Sholom February 2013 – Present Director of Communications New York, NY • Design, write, and produce promotional and marketing collateral, informational letters, e-communications, and fundraising solicitations • Manage external public relations including press releases, media pitches, and ad buying • Develop, implement, and maintain communications strategy, policies, and procedures • Manage social media presence • Maintain audio, video, picture databases • Managed website redesign process (completed Nov. 2014) Birthright Israel NEXT New York, NY May 2009 – June 2011 Communications Associate – Graphic Designer • Coordinated print and web design projects from concept EDUCATION: The New School August 2013 - December 2014 Media Management, MS Miami University August 2004 - May 2008 through completion English/Creative Writing, BA Jewish Studies, Minor community involvement campaigns Tel Aviv University January 2007 - June 2007 • Managed print production • Wrote copy and built HTML emails for local and national • Maintained communications calendar • General administrative functions National Program Associate • Managed the Israel Diplomatic Fellowship -- Planned and facilitated all meetings/lectures -- Assisted the Director of National Programs in collaboration with the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop the educational curriculum -- Organized and lead eight-day trip to Israel for 50 Fellows -- Managed budget of $250,000 • Collaborated on numerous National Programs through various stages of development Ohio Democratic Party Cleveland, OH Obama for America 2008 June 2008 - November 2008 Deputy Director of Statewide Jewish Outreach • Coordinated/planned fundraising events • Managed over 200 grassroots volunteers • Mapped and coordinated canvassing routes • Maintained Jewish donor database Cleveland JCC, Camp Wise June 2004 - August 2008 Outdoor Adventure Learning Manager Cleveland, OH • Developed educational curriculum focused on team building and leadership development • Managed staff of ten • Oversaw logistical planning for out of camp travel New York, NY Oxford, OH Ramat Aviv, Israel Semester Abroad; Hebrew language and Jewish history studies CERTIFICATES: Noble Desktop January 2011 New York, NY Certificate of Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash Certificate in Web Design - Level I COMPUTER SKILLS: Platforms: Mac and Windows Software/Applications: Adobe Creative Suite CS4-6 and Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Convio CRM, iMIS CRM, Wordpress CMS, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Kintera/ Blackbaud Sphere, Basecamp Web Languages: Proficient knowledge of HTML and CSS, beginner knowledge of Java Script and PHP www.dollydaggercreative.com