Karen Grandinetti

About Karen Grandinetti

As a strategic communications leader serving on the Executive Team at the Collaborative…

Experience

1. Communications Specialist

   Collaborative For Higher Education Shared Services

   Sep 2023 — Present · Santa Fe, NM, US

   CHESS Executive Team Member- Design and develop content for two monthly newsletters, ensuring alignment with brand voice, messaging, and objectives- Develop engaging and visually appealing layouts using graphic design software and email marketing platforms- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant content, including announcements, and updates- Implement email marketing best practices to optimize deliverability, open rates, and engagement metrics- Manage subscriber lists, segmentations, and preferences to ensure targeted and personalized communications- Maintain and update WordPress websites with fresh content, images, and multimedia elements- Utilize WordPress plugins and themes to enhance website functionality and end user experience- Monitor website analytics and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in communication and web design- Video production for various presentations using Visme, Canva Pro, and other multimedia production applications- YouTube Channel Administrator

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Central New Mexico Community College

  Certificate

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Sales
• Career Services
• Making Connections
• Web Design
• Professional Development Programs
• Strategic Planning
• Graphic Design
• Recruiting
• Email Marketing
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Human Services