Examples demonstrate how I deliver on assignments related to commercial writing, news releases, event planning, and social media.
Central Catholic High School "Aspire to Be Saints" Commercial
Videographer & Speech Coach - Central Catholic High School Student Testimonies
Saints Alive 2023 Social Media Examples
Newsletters: Same message. Different audiences!
Saints Alive is Central Catholic High School's annual dinner and auction. I wanted to reach out to various members of the Saints community to inform them of the event and its opportunities for the school. Although both posts host the same content/messages, I made the Alumni Newsletter and Parent Newsletter slightly different in choice of visuals and words. For example, the Alumni Newsletter features the Alumni Association Honorees at the beginning with photos of each (the yearbook one for those who would not recognize modern Dan Krause '84) whereas the Parent Newsletter mentions the information but does not make it a focus. Another small difference includes the Parent Newsletter sharing the Saints Alive Committee members who are parents' names to give them credit for their work and encourage more parents to communicate to those individuals at other school events. I believe seeing others involved inspires more people to get involve, which is why I used the same strategy in the Alumni Newsletter to emphasize those alumni who typically participate in Saints Alive. When it came to contact information for the event, I shared my photo at the bottom of the Alumni Newsletter because I am an a alumna of the school, so some people may recognize my face (I have not changed much since high school) while other alumni may have no clue who I am. I did not feel my picture was as important for the Parent Newsletter because I interact with the local community regularly and did not want to make my picture a focal point as I mentioned before that there are friends of parents on the committee who readers could also reach out to.
Central Catholic High School Saints Alive 2023 - Adventure Awaits Gift Procurement
Social Media: Central Catholic High School Saints Alive 2022 - An Evening in the Land of Oz Dinner and Auction
Design: Magazine Spread for Graphics Class
Lead Page Designer: I created these front-page layouts and graphics for The Ball State Daily
Social Media
#ThrowbackThursday posts that date to the late 1800s. I highlighted events across a century of Indiana University Health Ball's rich history beginning when doctors rode horses to visit patients in their homes.
Related Current Events to Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Featured Individuals at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Meet Claudia Garcia.
Claudia is one of our current student team members with the Erskine Green Training Institute.
The 22-year-old is from Northwest Indiana and the East Chicago area, and she is training in the Patient Transport department.
A little over a year ago, Claudia was working at a movie theatre when she decided she wanted to further her education. Through EGTI career sampling and some guidance from her mom, she felt patient transporting, which requires a good memory and being on your feet, was the perfect fit.
This immersive training has taught Claudia how to be a patient transporter, and also many other life skills, such as how to use a bus system. Claudia is very thankful she’s learned this valuable skill being far away from home.
After graduation, Claudia hopes to move back to her hometown to work as a patient transporter in a nearby hospital. She is determined to get recommendation letters from the great people she has met through EGTI and at IU Health Ball Memorial.
In her free time, she enjoys working out, going downtown, and listening to audiobooks. Her favorite desserts are funnel cakes and chocolate-covered strawberries. If she could vacation anywhere, it would be at the Wisconsin Dells.
Claudia says of herself, “I’m a strong, feisty Latina, and I’m already proving doubters wrong.”
We are glad you are here, Claudia!
Featured a Heartwarming Story for Indiana University Ball Memorial Health Hospital
Dad Pulls off NICU Proposal with Help from Newborn Son
Along with bringing the gift of life to Seth Rummel and Kimber May, baby Kagan Rummel played a huge role in his parents’ engagement.
Kagan was born on October 12, 2018, seven weeks earlier than his expected due date. Weighing in at only 5 pounds and 10 ounces, the newborn was delivered at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Before Kagan’s birth, Seth knew he wanted to propose to Kimber. He bought the engagement ring in August and planned to propose at the baby shower, but could not find the right moment to get down on one knee.
Two months later, while shopping for onesies on Amazon for Kagan, he knew it was time to ask Kimber to be his wife. One onesie had words written on it that sparked an idea.
“It said ‘Mommy, will you marry my Daddy?’ and I thought it was awesome,” Seth said.
A few weeks after Kagan’s birth, Kimber was struggling to stay positive. She spent many hours alone at the hospital while Seth was at work.
“It was hard to leave the hospital every night and go home without my little baby,” Kimber said.
Seth thought proposing at the NICU might lighten the mood. He had a friend order the onesie to keep it a secret from Kimber, and he shared the idea with Lisa Markwell, a pediatric nurse in the NICU.
When the day to propose came, Seth told Kimber she should leave the NICU and go home to pamper herself. He suggested she do her nails, but she took a well-deserved nap instead. After resting, Seth met her at home and recommended she change out of sweatpants. A little confused, Kimber changed to match Seth’s blue-jean attire. Then, the couple got in the car to see Kagan again. Seth “forgot his wallet” and went back into the house to let Lisa know they were on their way.
At the NICU, Seth handed Lisa his phone to record the proposal. They both urged Kimber to change Kagan’s diaper and see the onesie Lisa had picked out for him. Kimber said she was surprised to not recognize the onesie.
“All I could think was is this real? I read it really slow.” Kimber said. “Then, I thought, I should turn around.”
Seth was on one knee with the ring box in hand. “Will you marry me?” he asked.
Kimber said yes and was ecstatic to be engaged to her best friend and father of her first child. She said the engagement definitely lifted her spirits. After five weeks and five days in the NICU, Kimber and Seth buckled up Kagan in a car seat and drove him home.
Now, Kagan is 5 months old, weighs about 18 pounds, and is 25 inches tall. Kimber is back to her job as a patient care assistant on the Cardiac Medical Observation (CMO) unit at IU Health Ball. Kagan spends most days with his grandmother while his parents work. Seth’s other two sons love having their baby brother around the home, too.
When Kagan is older, Kimber hopes her son will smile when he sees the little white onesie he wore as a newborn that asked the big, life-changing question that led to his parents' happily ever after.
Wrote a press release for Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Continues North Tower Remodel With NICU and Pediatric Cardboard City
By: Maggie Stolfa—
Muncie, IN—As remodeling continues at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, recently five skids of cardboard stood floor to ceiling outlining the gutted 5th floor of the North Tower. This Cardboard City replicates the under construction 10thfloor of North Tower that will soon be the new location of Pediatrics and Women’s Services (PAWS) and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
IU Health uses cardboard cities to test the designed layout, and workflow of staff and patients, before finalizing construction plans.
“It costs a lot less to test the layout with cardboard than to build and realize part of the design does not work,” said Ryan Herdegen, Senior Design and Construction Project Manager at IU Health Ball.
Herdegen said that after looking at a floor plan, it can be difficult to determine the shape and size in real life. Building it 3-D gives everyone a better idea of the space, and it opens the floor to feedback for concerns and what improvements to make to the design.
Using this cardboard city ensures the layout will allow team members to offer the best care for patients and intuitive. This cardboard city also demonstrates how NICU and PAWS, currently located on the North Tower 4thfloor and East Tower third floor respectively, will merge in the new space.
Dana Fluhler, Administrative Director-Women and Children Service Line at IU Health Ball, said these patient-centered changes should make it easier for people to heal and loved ones to visit. Here is what will change:
All patient rooms on the 10th floor of the North Tower will be private rooms that have access to windows, which will provide natural light.
The NICU will go from having 16 beds for babies in one open bay on the fourth floor of the North Tower to 21 beds for babies throughout 12 private rooms and 6 private bays on the 10th floor of the North Tower. Three of the rooms will have two beds set up for twins, and four rooms will have parent bathroom and shower facilities. All private rooms will have a designated family area with sofas, recliners, cabinetry, and televisions that will allow families to spend more time with their loved ones comfortably.
Fluhler said IU Health Ball will be the only Perinatal Level 3 facility in East Central Indiana, which means the facility will be able to care for higher risk maternal and infant medical conditions, including preterm patients under 32 weeks gestation.
PAWS will go from having 14 private rooms on the third floor of the East Tower to having nine private rooms on the 10th floor of the North Tower. The decision to decrease the number of rooms was based on hospital census data. The private rooms will also be larger, and two rooms will share a common door for families who have more than one child in care.
With NICU leaving the fourth floor of the North Tower, the Labor & Delivery Unit will continue to share space with the Mother & Baby Unit. The remodeling of this floor will begin after the completion of the 10th floor of the North Tower.
IU Health Ball team members are still discussing what unit will be on the third floor of the East Tower.
“The remodel will be a huge asset to our hospital, community, and region, allowing families that need higher levels of care to stay closer to home,” Fluhler said.
Herdegen said the actual construction of the 10th floor of the North Tower will start this May, and the plan is to have it completed by the end of 2019.
Ghostwriting
Ask the Expert: Spring into a workout routine
Are you ready to spring back into a workout routine this season? Getting physically active may sound like a chore, but the mental and physical rewards from exercise far outweigh a little extra work every day. Here’s what you need to know.
How much physical activity should I get per week?
Adults should participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week, but only 23 percent of adults are actually getting this recommended amount. This means a ginormous group of people is missing out on reaping the benefits of physical activity. Although it may be hard for you to find time to exercise, 150 minutes is 1 percent of a week, which should be manageable considering most people spend roughly 33 percent of their week asleep.
How do I make time for a workout?
If your day is already jam-packed with places to be, think about how you can implement exercise into your daily activities. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Substitute your sitting desk for a standup desk. Walk the dog daily or take a solo stroll on your lunch break. If you have kids, have them put down the technology for a half-hour and go for a bike-ride, play catch or basketball. Getting a group of friends together for a weekly walk, jog or workout class is a great way to catch up with important people in your life and exercise, too.
What are the mental health benefits of being physically active?
Exercise can improve people’s mental health, mood and memory. Physical activity changes parts of the brain that regulates mood. Studies show that physical activity increases brain sensitivity for hormones such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which lessen stress, depression, and anxiety. In addition to producing positive feelings, the increase in the production of endorphins helps reduce the perception of pain.
Also, your heart rate increases through exercise, which helps promote blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Physical activity helps produce hormones that can enhance the growth of brain cells. As a result, better brain function, reduced risk of dementia, protection of memory, and thinking skills are other common benefits.
Exercising can lead to improved energy levels and sleep, too. So if you are often tired, fatigued, or unable to get a good night’s sleep, exercise may be what you need.
What are the physical benefits of being physically active?
Lack of physical activity is the main cause of chronic diseases. As people age, their muscle mass and function lowers over time. As a result, injuries and disabilities more common in older people. If you exercise, you have a better chance of living longer and can prevent or manage health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Physical activity raises your metabolism and increases bone density. It improves insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness, body composition, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness. It decreases your blood pressure and blood fat levels. Better digestion is another result of exercise. All of these benefits also help people manage and lose weight easier. Also, it helps people maintain looks and agility as they age.
Dwayne Adrian, MD, is a primary care physician with IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Adrian, call 765-281-6920. For more information, visit iuhealth.org.
Featured in the news about the Immersive Learning Project that revealed a mobile Civil Rights museum
As a writer, I am committed to learning from various perspectives to enhance my knowledge of other views and to come across confident when listening to individuals speak on topics regarding diversity in any subject such as race, religion, sex, gender, etc. Through diversity classes, such as The Freedom Bus Project, I feel well-rounded enough to talk to any person from any background.