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Roxanne User

@roxanneuser

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Experienced grant writer with strong communication and project management skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values collaboration and allows me to leverage my communication skills for impactful projects.

I am a dedicated grant writer with a proven track record of securing funding for educational initiatives. Currently, I work with The Learning Lamp, Inc., where I successfully completed a multi-million capital campaign and have supported grant applications exceeding $1 million for early childhood education services. My ability to build strategic relationships and manage projects effectively has been key to my success in this role.

In addition to my grant writing experience, I have a strong background in communications and community engagement. As a feature writer for Johnstown Magazine and a columnist for the Tribune-Democrat, I cover human-interest stories that resonate with our community. My involvement with the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania has further honed my leadership skills, where I increased membership significantly and received the GSWPA President’s Award for our team’s efforts in volunteer recruitment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grant Writer

Current

The Learning Lamp, Inc

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)

Successfully completed a multi-million dollar capital campaign, Child Care Works, with hybrid funding from various sources. Supported grant applications exceeding $1 million for early education and support services in the current quarter.

Capital Campaign Management Fundraising Strategic Planning Early Childhood Education

Current

Board Chair

Current

Penn West Conference, United Church of Christ

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)

Worked on a Zoom training for conference leaders on civil rights with a nationally recognized speaker. Fundraised to abolish regional medical debt and is currently working with the Conference Inclusion Committee.

Project Management Fundraising Civil Rights Advocacy Event Coordination

Current

Correspondent

Current

CNHI, LLC

Aug 2015 - Present (10 years)

Writes feature articles for Johnstown Magazine and serves as a columnist and correspondent for the Tribune-Democrat. Covers a variety of human-interest stories, reaching a wide readership across print and digital platforms.

Feature Writing Column Writing Journalism Content Creation Editorial

Service Unit Manager

Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania

Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)

Increased membership as Service Unit Manager from 109 to nearly 300 girls and 60 adult members. Led a team of seven leaders and one youth representative to plan overall events for the Service Unit.

Team Leadership Volunteer Management Event Planning Fundraising Social Media Management

Secretary and Technology Chair

Observatory Hill, Inc.

Jan 2004 - Jan 2015 (11 years)

Spearheaded the creation of a new website with grant funds and secured grants for new neighborhood cameras and a community garden. Maintained accurate records of public meetings, updated social media, and coordinated fundraising for annual events.

Grant Management Record keeping Social Media Management Event Coordination

Media Campaign Consultant

Wingman Consulting

Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 (4 years)

Consulted on television production, including scripting, and collected demographics for specific races. Conceived, created, and produced mailers, radio ads, and newspaper ads, and purchased media television time.

Scripting Media Buying

Policy/Communications Manager

American Lung Association of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Allia

Jun 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year)

Designed and edited materials for legislators and key stakeholders for advocacy and developed collateral materials for legislative campaigns. Coordinated legislator visits and developed trusted polls for representative sampling of PA voters.

Policy Development Communications Strategy Legislative Affairs Public Relations

Director of Scheduling

Robert P. Casey, Jr. for Governor

Feb 2002 - May 2002 (3 months)

Managed daily, weekly, and long-term schedules for appearances and coordinated surrogates to speak on the campaign's behalf. Coordinated travel arrangements, including private jet and hotel accommodations, and hosted weekly conference calls.

Scheduling Travel Coordination Campaign Management Communication

Policy Research Analyst

Legislative Research Office, Pennsylvania House of Represent

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)

Drafted legislation and filed fiscal notes on behalf of legislators, and attended legislative hearings. Researched legislative and constituent issues, and answered constituent letters on behalf of legislators.

Policy Analysis Constituent Relations Fiscal Note Preparation