PETE MCCONNELL
writing | editing | communications
ABOUT ME
As a trained professional writer and communications specialist, I offer an exceptional track record for creative project management and direction, as well as a unique range of experience. I have provided thorough and sharp-eyed proofreading services for more than ten years, as well as ghostwriting and developmental editing.
AT A GLANCE
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Writing and content development
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Project design and management
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Team leadership and mentoring
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Copy editing and proofreading
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Digital communication campaigns
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Data management and analysis
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Pivoting priorities
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Executive-level scripting
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Collateral and newsletters
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Social media management
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Website building and redesign
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Event promotion
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Press communications/media relations
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Graphic design
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Adobe Creative Suite (proficient)
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Crisis communications
EXPERIENCE
2022 - present
Program Manager, Governance and Medical Society Communications
The American Board of Internal Medicine
2019 - 2022
Manager, Development Communications,
Doylestown Health Foundation
2016 - 2019
Publications Coordinator,
Phoebe Ministries
2011 - 2016
Operations Manager,
Ken Allen Uniforms
2011 - Present
Freelance Writing and Copyediting
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
​At Doylestown Health Foundation
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Developed a robust and comprehensive communications plan for a 501(c)3 community hospital foundation and its $100 million capital fundraising campaign
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Successfully engaged donors, community stakeholders, government officials, and the press in supporting the campaign, which raised more than $35 million towards its goal during my tenure
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Increased social media and website engagement
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Successfully generated positive media attention in multiple publications and attendance at Foundation events
At Phoebe Ministries
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Completed the transformation of a century-old community newsletter into an attractive and enticing lifestyle publication
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Rebranded two top-revenue service lines, generating new leads and income through targeted and thoughtful publication design
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Managed and fostered successful relationships with service line constituents and leaders throughout the organization to achieve their goals and advance income and philanthropy for the organization as a whole
EDUCATION
Class of 2011
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree in English: Professional Writing
CONTACT
Interested in my work or in working with me? I would love to hear from you! Please use the contact form below to send me a message.