Andira Dodge is a communications consultant with over 20 years of experience in writing, editing, designing marketing materials, and managing social media accounts for both corporate and non-profit organizations. She has held positions such as marketing director, public relations associate, guidance secretary, and office manager/development assistant where she created communications to further institutional goals and showcase organizational vision. Dodge has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University and is proficient in various design and publishing software.

1. Andira C. Dodge 105 Fausey Road
Orangeville, PA 17859
570/573-1004
andira.dodge@yahoo.com
Communications Consultant
Polished communications partner with experience designing and executing projects to further institutional goals in a
strategic fashion.Recognized for writing and editing skills, designing and producing materials to showcase an
organization’s vision.
 Practiced writer and editor
 Creative planner and manager
 Proficient in both Mac and PC operating systems
 Working knowledge of Photoshop,Microsoft Office
 Familiar with various online media outlets
 Skilled photographer
 Background in both corporate and non-profit settings
Professional History
Freelance 2001-Present
Written and prepared media releases,clipped news stories,and compiled media research data for the Central
Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. Created marketing materials, provided editing services for independent authors and
artists. Created ads and flyers and promoted various events as Public Relations Coordinator for Lightstreet United
Methodist Church. Published stories, poems, and photographs in various journals. Literature and photography is
featured on personalwebsite.
Millville Area School District, Millville High School Guidance Secretary, 2014-2015
Worked with colleges and students to process transcripts and scholarship information. Processed academic reports,
student schedules, compiled curriculum directories. Generated communications regarding career planning
opportunities available through the guidance department. Maintained and updated student union fund accounts.
Greenwood Friends School, Millville Development Assistant/Office Manager, 2008-2014
Designed and produced newsletters, brochures,and postcards,including written copy and photography. Worked with
Development Director to update and revise annual fund appeal letters and report. Maintained family and donor
databases,managed schoolwebsite and social media accounts.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Bloomsburg Marketing Director, 1997-2001
Designed advertising materials, solicited program advertisements, wrote and edited showprograms, and developed
marketing materials including brochures and postcards.Formulated annual media plans to optimize community
outreach. Helped organize theatre events and as served as a member of the Downtown Division of the Bloomsburg
Chamber of Commerce.
Ketchum Public Relations, Pittsburgh Public Relations Associate, 1994-1996
Wrote copy and assisted designing press kits. Researched media tools to aid clients in choosing appropriate outlets.
Applied market research to develop public relations strategies.Helped organize and facilitate client media events.
Education
Temple University, Philadelphia Bachelors of Arts Degree in Journalism, 1994