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Holly Cope-Lynn

@hollycope-lynn

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I am an experienced communications leader specializing in marketing, PR, and volunteer engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a communications or marketing leadership role where I can develop consistent branding, lead PR and content strategy, manage volunteers and events, and drive measurable community impact within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am an experienced communications leader with a B.S. in Plant Science (Horticulture) and a long history directing marketing, public relations, and community engagement for nonprofit and municipal organizations. I have developed consistent brand experiences, produced newsletters and multimedia content, overseen fundraising collateral, and led media campaigns that increased visibility and stakeholder engagement.

I have also managed editorial teams for regional gardening magazines, coordinated volunteer programs of roughly 200 people contributing thousands of hours, and deliver content across digital platforms using AP style and tools like WordPress, MailChimp, Salesforce and Adobe. I bring strategic storytelling, event coordination, volunteer management, and a results-oriented approach to mission-driven teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Marketing & Communications

United Way of Acadiana

Developed and executed cohesive brand, PR, and donor communication strategies to raise visibility and support fundraising and community impact initiatives; produced collateral, press releases, and media appearances.

Brand Strategy PR Media Relations Mailchimp WordPress Social Media Canva Adobe Acrobat

Managing Editor

State by-State Gardening

Managed editorial content and production for multiple regional gardening magazines, developing stories, assigning writers, copyediting to AP style, and maintaining digital and social presences under tight deadlines.

Editorial Management AP Style Content Strategy Social Media WordPress Proofreading Team Coordination

Gardener/Educator

Vermilionville

Interpreted historical gardens and led educational programs and summer camps, conducted hands-on classes for school groups, and supported special events and volunteer activities in period costume.

Horticulture Interpretation Education Programs Summer Camp Counseling Volunteer Supervision event support Public Speaking

Assistant Manager

Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market

Managed market operations for alternating weekly markets, handled vendor relations and fees, coordinated volunteers, maintained inventory and sales, and executed event promotions and social content.

Vendor Management Volunteer coordination Inventory Management Event Promotion Social Media Customer Service

Freelance Writer

State-by-State Gardening

Provided horticultural copywriting and garden profile features for regional gardening publications and event calendars, delivering accurate content and timely submissions.

Copywriting Horticulture Feature Writing Content Creation AP Style Research Editing Remote Collaboration

Administrative Assistant

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Performed confidential administrative support for branch management, including scheduling, travel coordination, file maintenance, proofreading, and preparing sales and marketing reports.

Administrative Support Scheduling Travel Coordination Proofreading Reporting File Management Microsoft Office Confidentiality

Volunteer & Tour Coordinator

Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

Coordinated a volunteer program of ~200 volunteers providing ~16,000 hours/year, overseeing recruitment, training, scheduling, volunteer communications, and marketing and scheduling group tours.

Volunteer Management Recruitment Training Program Evaluation Volunteer Communications Social Media Event Marketing

Outreach & Administrative Coordinator

Moncus Park

Provided executive administrative support, prepared board and executive reports and minutes, maintained confidential records, and collaborated on donor communications and capital campaign materials.

Executive Support Board Reporting Meeting Minutes Project Coordination Mailchimp WordPress

Chief Communications Officer

City of Broussard

Served as lead digital communicator and Public Information Officer, writing press releases, speeches, and web/social content while managing media relations and city communications to inform residents and promote initiatives.

Public Information Digital Communication Copywriting Speechwriting Social Media WordPress Media Relations Crisis Communications

Physician Engagement Coordinator

Opelousas General

Coordinated medical staff committee meetings and communications, prepared packets and minutes with confidentiality, and produced a monthly physician newsletter while leading engagement events and recognition activities.

Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Coordination Newsletter Production Event Planning Communication Confidentiality Microsoft Office Social Media Podcast Production

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science, Plant Science (Horticulture)

1997 - 2000

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: American Society for Horticultural Science; Student of the Year (1999–2000)

Completed Bachelor of Science in Plant Science (Horticulture) with a minor in English from 1997 to 2000; graduated Cum Laude and was named to the Dean's and President's Lists.